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Trusted Assessor Project Ends
TRUSTED ASSESSOR PROJECT November 2023 The Trusted Assessor pilot project will no longer be continuing as from 11th November 2023 due to substantive funding not being made available at this present time. The aim of the project was to assist in the discharge of...
Care Leaders Network – 28th November 2023
The next CLN meeting will be held on 28th November, 2.30-4.30pm. This meeting will be held via Zoom and in person. Agenda TBC We want this to be an interactive event where providers can discuss topics that are relevant to them and their services. There will be an...
Wellbeing Matters – Berkshire
If you work in health or social care in Berkshire, you can get free, confidential psychological support with Wellbeing Matters. Our trained staff are ready to listen and offer you the help you need. Downloadable self monitoring chart - Wellbeing Matters - Self...
iSTUMBLE – falls training
ISTUMBLE – training opportunity for Care Homes When a person falls and is on the floor for longer than 1 hour, evidence has shown an increased risk of death or other complications, such as skin damage, kidney failure, and pneumonia. To help reduce this, before calling...
Care Leaders Network – next meeting 31st October 2023
The next CLN meeting will be held on 31st October. This meeting will be held via Zoom. However, we are hoping to be able to conduct the meetings 'in person' as well as via Zoom in the future. Agenda TBC We want this to be an interactive event where providers can...
Opus – 6 posters on medicines administration
OPUS pharmacy service have updated their popular medicines administration posters for use in your organisation. Please follow the link below: Opus medication posters If you would like to speak to one of their experienced Pharmacist team about particular issues or...
MCA, Dols/LPS and Safeguarding Resources
A selection of resources both local and national with regards to the Mental Capacity Act, Dols /Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and Safeguarding. MCA and Dols/LPS Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS | SCIE Mental Capacity Law and Policy Safeguarding Safeguarding |...
Care home nutrition and dietetics resources
Some useful resources to be found on various topics including: Eating well in dementia Understanding weight changes and MUST scores Homemade fortified milkshakes prescribing oral nutritional supplements...
FREE training opportunities
Thames Hospice are offering FREE face to face training in a variety of topics...see link below Thames hospice training
Coronavirus: vaccination of people working in care homes – operational guidance
The latest Department of Health and Social Care operational guidance for the vaccination of staff working in care homes....