Other events

A range of training sessions across multiple dates aimed at CHC knowledge delivered by BOC ICB, including:

• Checklist referral training
• Introduction to NHS Continuing Healthcare
• Fast track training for healthcare professionals

Tuesday 21 January 

2 pm (Oxford)

This meeting is to hear from users of Adult Care Services in Oxfordshire.

Invited speakers:

• Layla Moran MP, Chair, Health & Social Care Select Committee 
• Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds MP   Minister for Women and Equalities
• Oxfordshire County Council
• Juliet Cocks, Carers Oxfordshire 

Refreshments will be provided.

Event organised by the National Pensioners Convention.

Living and dying in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic - what worked well and why?

Summary

Researchers from Lancaster University are conducting a transparent expert consultation where you can share your views on best practices/ recommendations for managing pandemics in care homes in the future. The study aims to identify appropriate policy recommendations for care homes during a pandemic, including how best to put them into practice and how to measure them.

Who can take part?

Adults (18+) who have a clear direct interest in care homes in England, can communicate in English, and can attend an online focus group on one of the following dates:

• Wednesday 22 January, 1pm-3pm
• Thursday 23 January, 1pm-3pm

What’s involved?

Participants will participate in a 2-hour online focus group followed by an online survey. Participants who attend the focus group and complete the survey will be provided with a £25 Amazon voucher to say thank you.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

10 – 11:30 AM

FREE International Recruitment Webinar – Home Care Provider Special, tailored specifically for home care providers sponsoring overseas workers.

This session, delivered by JMW Solicitors and hosted by SESCA (South East Social Care Alliance), will address the unique challenges faced by home care providers, offering practical guidance and updates.

Agenda

• Assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Best practices for accurate and efficient processing.
• Compliance Essentials: Including National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Working Time Regulations (WTR).
• SMS Management: Tips for managing shift patterns and sponsorship duties.
• Promoting Staff Wellbeing: Strategies to support your international recruits.
• Interactive Q&A Session: Get answers to your specific questions.
• Support from SESCA: Learn about resources available to home care providers

Wednesday 29 January

10 - 11.30 am

Join Edward O'Brien from leading immigration experts Lester Aldridge.

• Understand your responsibilities as a sponsor.
• Learn how to manage the SMS, create and assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), and track compliance.

Wednesday 5 February

10 - 11.30 am

Join Edward O'Brien from leading immigration experts Lester Aldridge.

• Get step-by-step guidance on conducting Right to Work checks.
• Ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and leverage the latest tools for manual and online checks.

Are you a Caldicott Guardian in the Adult Social Care sector?

Then the Caldicott Guardian Learning Network is for you!

These sessions aim to bring together Adult Social Care Caldicott Guardians to discuss and explore how to embed best practice with the role. 

This space will allow you to share, learn, and explore with a community of support.

Wednesday, 12 February

10 - 11.30 am

Join Edward O'Brien from leading immigration experts Lester Aldridge.

• Discover practical strategies for retaining international recruits.
• Address challenges such as visa renewals, compliance, and creating a supportive work environment.