Other events

Monday 9 November 2026

12 noon – 1 pm

(first of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Confident, Compassionate & Future Ready Leadership

Thursday 12 November 2026

10 am - 2 pm 

20 Minute Drop In Masterclass Sessions

Online via MS Teams

Flexible, drop-in sessions

Join and leave whenever suits you

Making it easy to fit learning into a busy working day

• How to Use NLP to Strengthen Everyday Leadership Communication: 
• In The Loop: The BIG Questions Live Podcast 
• Workplace Wellbeing Through Healthy Leadership
• The Benefits of Authentic Leadership for Building Resilience
• AI-Enabled Operational Analytics: The Future of Workforce Productivity and Care Delivery
• Innovation in Leadership: Emotional Intelligence, Challenge & Scrutiny 

Why attend?

• Practical leadership tools you can apply immediately
• Fresh perspectives from healthcare and social care experts
• Actionable ideas to improve team culture and wellbeing
• Greater confidence in leading through change and uncertainty

Free for IHSCM Members!

And

IHSCM Membership is free with your OACP Membership!

Attendance is included with IHSCM membership, making this a fantastic opportunity to access valuable leadership development.

Thursday 12 November 2026

4 - 5 pm

(second of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Thursday 12 November 2026    

2 - 5 pm

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Banbury OX16 9DG

The school invites businesses, employers and organisations to join their Careers Fair and showcase the exciting opportunities available in your industry.

Open during the afternoon for select students in each year group and after school for all students and parents. If you are unable to attend for the full duration of the event please say which times would work for you.

Monday 16 November 2026

4.30 - 5.30 pm

(third of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Monday 16 November 2026

6.30 - 8 pm

On Microsoft Teams

The Royal College of Nursing Branch Review Project is looking to understand what member participation looks like across the RCN in order  to build a better future in which branches are built around member's experience and leadership. 

The Focus Group will be an opportunity to discuss: 

• What members value/ want from RCN
• What helps members get involved
• The barriers members face to participate
• Ideas on how to strengthen branches
• How branches can better support members to organise, influence and make a difference

You may have a unique perspective on RCN Branches and this is why we are keen to hear from you on how branches can better support members to organise, influence and make a difference within the Adult Social Care Sector.  

You do not need to be active in your local branch to attend. In fact, we are particularly eager to hear from members who have never attended their branch meetings or who feel that the existing structures do not reflect their experiences. 

The Focus Group will be highly interactive and will include: 

• Small group discussions
• Digital collaborative activities
• Live polling
• Opportunities to share ideas directly with the Branch Review Team

Tuesday 17 November 2026

11 am - 12 noon

Do you know what Data your Organisation holds and how it's stored and accessed? Do you manage who, what, and how data is accessed & shared?

An essential Webinar explaining your responsibilities for managing data and information in your care setting.

Join us to find out how:

• To avoid common data Management Mistakes.
• To set up protective protocols around access & sharing.
• To ensure your staff training covers data protection and consent issues.
• What you need to keep and for how long.
• How to store both physical and digital data and how to dispose of obsolete information.

This will be a relaxed, informative and friendly presentation with time for your questions.

This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.

Wednesday 18 November 2026

9 - 10 am

(fourth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Wednesday 18 November 2027

11 am - 1 pm

Online

Shared Learning Event for South East England Care Homes

Focus on the updated falls pathway for residents who are taking anticoagulants. This is an important change that affects day to day practice. The session will provide clear, practical guidance to support safer and more consistent outcomes for residents, families, staff and multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal for Registered Managers, deputies, clinical leads, nurses, senior carers and anyone with an interest in improving falls care. During the session, you will gain:

• Clear guidance on what has changed and why it matters
• Practical advice on using the updated pathway
• Provider and community perspectives on implementing change 
• Insight from people who use services and their families

Speakers

• Dr Lucy Abbott, Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Frailty Lead, NHS England South East
• Fidelma Tinneny, RN, Director of Ascot Residential Homes & Berkshire Care Association
• Dr Laila Salhani-Maat, Consultant in Elderly Care and Clinical Lead for Urgent Community Response, Berkshire West
• Jo Fitzgerald, relative of care recipient

Thursday 19 November 2026

12 noon - 1 pm

The changes that came into effect in October bring greater legal risk and accountability for employers, with more reforms to follow in 2027.

In this session, Flora Neville, Associate Speaker and Business Owner, and Leon Weate, Citation’s Business Development Manager, will guide you through:

• A recap of the April 2026 changes
• What changed in October
• What’s coming in 2027
• Practical steps to protect your care service and stay compliant

And so much more. 

So, if you’re unsure what the recent and upcoming changes mean or how they’ll work in practice, this is your chance to get up to speed. 

Friday 20 November 2026

10 - 11.30 am

Online

Did you know that MS is the most common disabling neurological condition in young adults? It is estimated that there are over 150,000 people in the UK who have MS. it is estimated that approximately 55,000 people with MS need social care support.

MS-UK know that care workers are often the professionals that people needing support have most contact with. 

Who is this session for?

• Residential care home support staff
• Domiciliary/home care workers
• Community staff workers
• Personal Assistants
• Private carers

What is the session about?

• What is MS?
• Symptoms that may impact on wellbeing
• A personal insight into living well with MS
• Symptom management and wellness – what support do people with MS need?
• MS-UK services and how we can support the MS community and their allies
• How care and support workers can support people on their MS journey

Friday 20 November 2026

12 noon - 1 pm

(fifth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Tuesday 24 November 2026

12.30 - 1.30 pm

This webinar explores the use of WhatsApp in the social care setting, giving insight into safe and efficient use within your organisation.

As part of our webinar series, we have carefully handpicked content and curated this presentation to bring valuable insight to providers on the use of WhatsApp within the social care setting.

This webinar will explore topics such as:

• Personal vs confidential data
• How to make the use of WhatsApp as safe as possible
• Record keeping and audit trails
• How the DSPT can help

The webinar is suitable for care providers who are looking to enhance their knowledge on data protection and need some extra tips.

This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.

Wednesday 25 November 2026

4 - 5 pm

(sixth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Thursday 26 November 2026

12.30 - 1.30 pm

(seventh of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Tuesday 1 December 2026

8.30 - 9.30 am

(eighth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Tuesday 1 December 2026

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

This webinar explores the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using personal devices for work within the adult social care setting.

In this webinar, we will be exploring various aspects of the use of personal devices for work matters within social care. We will discuss how care providers can best protect sensitive information, reduce cyber-security risks, and implement effective BYOD policies to ensure personal devices are used safely and securely.

We will cover a range of topics from what BYOD means (alongside the benefits and risks), how to best secure staff's personal devices, and how to create and implement effective BYOD policies.

This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.

Friday 4 December 2026

12 noon - 1 pm

(ninth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Monday 7 December 2026

12.30 - 1.30 pm

(tenth of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Tuesday 8 December 2026

11 am - 12 noon

Designed to explore the Data Security and Protection Toolkit with more insight into the complexities of the toolkit.

The DSPT can be pretty daunting for social care providers, we understand and are here to help.

In the first webinar of the series, we explored a general overview of the DSPT for those who may be new to the toolkit. Following on from that, we have designed the 'DSPT In Depth' webinar to get into some of the more complex topics surrounding the DSPT.

We will cover:

• The evidence needed and how to demonstrate compliance
• Information governance roles and responsibilities
• Information Asset Registers (IARs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Staff training, access controls and IT security
• And more!

This webinar is particularly suited to those who already have a basic understanding of the DSPT and would like more detailed guidance on meeting its requirements. Though, anyone is welcome and we will do our best to accomodate any level of prior knowledge!

This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.

Tuesday 12 January 2026

4.30 - 5.30 pm

(eleventh of eleven repeated webinars) 

Join LGA and ADASS for this practical introductory webinar to understand what the Fair Pay Agreement means for employers, what we know so far about the proposed arrangements, and how the new negotiating body is expected to work.

Wednesday 3 March 2027

Arrive from 8.30 am for setup

Event: 9 – 11 am 

The Henry Box School

Witney OX28 4AX

(Sat nav OX28 4AW)

Audience: Year 9 Students

The purpose of this event is to give Year 9 students a real insight into the world of work through meaningful employer encounters.

Employers invited to deliver short, informal talks to small groups of students about their career journey, current role and career opportunities within their organisation or industry.  Students will rotate between employers, allowing them to engage in conversation and ask questions. 

Bring banner stands, promotional materials, or displays from your organisation. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday 3 March 2027

11.30 am – 2 pm

Lunch 12.30 – 1.05 pm

The Henry Box School

Witney OX28 4AX

(Sat nav OX28 4AW)

Audience: Year 11 Students

Each employer will conduct eight 15-minute interviews with students to help them prepare for future college, apprenticeship, or job applications.

An Employer Pack will be provided on arrival, including:

• Sample interview questions (you are welcome to use your own)
• Feedback forms for each student
• A full interview timetable

Find local events run by Oxfordshire schools that need employers to talk to young people about career prospects.

Every year, employers praise the intelligence, enthusiasm and professionalism of Oxford Brookes Business School work placement students. Organisations have seen real benefits to their business. As well as theoretical knowledge, work placement students bring fresh enthusiasm to your organisation, and they’re eager to learn.