Upcoming Events

We aim to bring you a selection of useful & informative training solutions,  supplier presentations and our very popular webinars helping you with important issues such as Data Protection, Cyber Security, NHS Mail and EMar 

FREE EVENTS FOR SUSSEX CARE PROVIDERS

With so much going on, why not follow our eventbrite page to be notified as soon as we launch a new event or download a poster for your noticeboard showing upcoming events:

Digital Fire Drill: Cyber Security for Social Care Providers

Cyber security incidents in social care are increasing and most start with everyday situations, not technical failures. This interactive Digital Fire Drill is designed specifically for care providers, focusing on real risks, real examples and practical actions you can take straight away.

Monday, 30 March 2026 at 14:30 BST

Cyber Attack Simulation: Can Your Care Service Survive These 5 Threats?

Learn how to spot and stop phishing attacks and scams in our event - don't fall for those sneaky tricks!

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 11:30 BST

Your Suppliers, Your Risk: Cyber Security Responsibilities in Social Care

Essential guidance on managing supply chain cyber risks for social care providers.

Cyber security is no longer just an IT issue for social care providers. Care organisations are increasingly reliant on third-party suppliers - from care management systems and payroll providers to training platforms and digital records and weaknesses in any part of that supply chain can directly affect your ability to deliver safe, compliant care.

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 14:00 BST

MS Excel Tools

Are you looking to level up your Excel game? Join us for this online event where we will dive into all the tools and tricks that MS Excel has to offer. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, there's always something new to learn when it comes to Excel. Our trainer will cover topics like formulas, functions, data analysis, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your Excel skills and become a spreadsheet pro!

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 14:30 BST

CQC Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Exploring what AI and CQC’s early thinking could mean for social care.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being tested in health and care settings – from monitoring technologies to admin support tools – and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has begun shaping its approach to AI regulation. While a full CQC AI strategy is still emerging, providers need to start thinking now about how AI could affect compliance, safety, and inspection.

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:30 BST

Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and Information Asset Register (IAR)

Join us if you want to learn more about your legal obligations as a care provider under The General Data Protection (GDPR)

It is a requirement of the Data Protection Act (2018) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that all personal and sensitive data has a legal basis for being held and being shared.This means as a care provider, you are legally obliged to keep a record of all the personal data you hold for staff, residents and families/carers, and what data they share with others.

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 14:00 BST

NHSMail: Essential Tips for Social Care Providers

A series of quick, practical 30-minute sessions showing you how to manage your NHSMail account and resolve common problems

Join us for a series of 30-minute bite-sized sessions designed specifically for social care providers in Sussex. These sessions will cover essential topics to help you streamline your email management.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 12:30 BST

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CQC has developed a new approach to regulation called a single assessment framework. This applies to providers, local authorities and integrated care systems.

They will continue to use:

• five key questions (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led)
• four-point ratings scale (outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate).Under each key question there are a set of topic areas and quality statements. The statements describe what good care looks like and will link to the regulations.

What will be different?

• Gathering evidence: CQC gather evidence to support their judgements in a variety of ways and at different times – not just through on-site inspections. This means on-site inspections will support this activity, rather than being our primary way to collect evidence.
• Frequency of assessments: They will no longer use a service's rating as the main driver when deciding when we next need to assess. Evidence we collect or information we receive at any time can trigger an assessment.
• Assessing quality: Judgements about quality will be made more regularly, instead of only after an inspection. The assessments will be more structured and transparent, using evidence categories as part of the assessment framework and giving a score for what they find. hoping to make their decisions about ratings clearer and easier to understand.

The process will continue to be changed, refined and improved and our presentation will reflect this. If you want to hear the latest information on how the single assessment framework will work and what you need to do to prepare, this webinar is a MUST.

Dementia Dictionary

The Dementia Dictionary is the worlds first completely free to use resource helping people to learn the language of dementia and communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.

Join this event to learn more about how Dementia Dictionary can aid communication with people living with Dementia.