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ASC Provider Briefing - 30 September 2022
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Dear Care Provider Colleagues,
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Welcome to this week's briefing.
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We hope you will join us at next week's Learning and Engagement Meeting on Tuesday 4th October 2-4pm. More details in the Events section at the end of the newsletter.
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This week in the briefing: a request for involvement in our next Proud to Care campaign, photos from the launch of the Somerset Independent Living Centre in Shepton Mallet, several funding opportunities, e-learning about the Mental Capacity Act, an update from the Capacity Tracker, and several new and exciting events!
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Please find the latest news and updates from Adult Social Care below:
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We're launching a bold social care campaign, and we want YOU to get involved!
We have some very exciting news - as part of our next Proud to Care campaign, we'll be working with a top marketing firm to develop a bold campaign which challenges social perceptions around care.
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But we need your help! We want to hear the stories of your careers in care, the satisfaction you get from your role, and the diverse work you carry out. We’d also love to come out and take photos or videos of you working and talking about your work for our campaign.
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We are currently planning this and would love your involvement, whether that’s suggestions and ideas or being featured in the campaign, so please get in touch at proudtocare@somerset.gov.uk!
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Somerset Independent Living Centre Opening
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This week saw the opening of the new SILC in Shepton Mallet. Thanks to all who attended. Please enjoy these photos from the event.
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Funding Opportunities
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Workforce Development Fund
RCPA are pleased to announce that funding is now available for this year’s Workforce Development Fund and, in partnership with Skills for Care, we are open for claims.
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What is the Workforce Development Fund?
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The Workforce Development Fund (WDF) is funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) disseminated by Skills for Care. It supports the provision of high quality care and the continuing professional development (CPD) of staff across the adult social care sector by providing a contribution towards the costs of vocational learning. The fund allows you to claim back money towards the costs of workers completing a broad range of adult social care qualifications, learning programmes and digital learning modules. To claim funding, an organisation must provide an adult social care service and directly employ care staff within England.
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You can claim up to £2,000 per learner per funding year through Workforce Development Fund. You can claim funding for the same learner in multiple funding years, to support their personal development and career progression.
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Claim funding towards the cost of listed qualifications, learning programmes and digital learning modules completed between 1 January 2022 and the 31 March 2023. This includes money towards the cost of course fees (or employer contributions) and associated costs such as employees’ salaries whilst they are undertaking training, coaching and mentoring costs, venue costs for the training or wage replacement costs.
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A full list of funded qualifications and learning programmes can be found on the Skills for Care website here
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We have a finite amount of funding available so if you would like to claim please contact us as soon as possible.
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If you are interested in claiming or would like more information then please contact Laura Stooke, Business Manager at RCPA: laura.stooke@rcpa.org.uk
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Individual Employment Funding
Skills For Care are delighted to announce that individual employer funding is now open.
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People who employ personal assistants using a social care direct payment from their local authority, a personal health budget from the NHS or their own money (self-funder), can ask for grant funding to pay for learning and development.
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Money can pay for the cost of the training for personal assistants to improve their knowledge and skills. It can also be used by individual employers to improve their knowledge and skills as an employer of PAs.
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Funding can be granted to cover other costs like hiring or needing a replacement PA whilst their usual PA is attending training during their normal working hours. It can also cover travel costs.
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Apply at any time between now and 28 Feb 2023 for funding for training that starts before 31 March 2023.
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Reminder: Register your interest in Digital Social Care Funding
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Somerset County Council have secured a fixed amount of funding from the NHS Transformation Directorate Digitising Social Care Programme.
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We can offer a 50% contribution by way of a one-off grant payment to support adult social care CQC registered providers to adopt a Digital Social Care Record (DSCR), from the NHS assured suppliers list
We can also contribute towards buying and setting up Falls Prevention technology.
The project will contribute to the continued development of the evidence base for digital social care records and falls prevention, evaluate the impact and share the benefits across our Integrated Care System footprint. If you are partially or fully digitised already you may still be able to apply for funding.
If you would like to express further interest and receive details about the project please complete this form.
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Thank you – The Digital Social Care team
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Mental Capacity Act E-Learning Course
This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.
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The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members.
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- Introducing the Mental Capacity Act
- Supporting people to make decisions
- Assessing capacity
- Best interests decisions
- More complex decisions
- What to do when there is disagreement
- Planning for the future
- Gain an understanding of the five key principles of the MCA
- Be better able to support people to make their own decisions
- Be able to assess people’s capacity appropriately
- Understand and be part of making best interests decisions
- Be familiar with key advance planning tools
- By studying the course, and passing the assessment, you will be issued with a certificate showing 2.0 CPD points.
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Capacity Tracker Changes
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A refresh of Capacity Tracker has taken place today – please find an overview of these updates below.
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New questions on Workforce for both care homes and home care
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New questions about Packages of Care for home care
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Mandatory data questions for DHSC are now marked with a red asterisk
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The following reports have been updated due to the question changes detailed above:
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The bulk upload template has undergone changes to make it easier to use.
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Latest Covid-19 Outbreak update
(Friday 30 September 2022)
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The rate of positive covid cases remains relatively stable. We are still experiencing high levels of system pressure.
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Events
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Learning and Engagement Meeting (LEMS)
I can’t believe that it’s been a whole month since we launched! Are you ready to join the second LEM?
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Guest speakers; Amy Giles – Advance care planning with Marie Curie and Louise Balson – Clinical Lead for SWAST.
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Transference of Care Discussion; Hospital discharge.
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Dr Lucy Pollock – Hospital at Home service
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Nat Mogg and Sarah Higgins – Hospital Pathways.
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Then over to you, our care providers to discuss hospital discharge from your perspective.
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I look forward to seeing you all there. Tuesday 4th October 2022 2-4pm
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PS Polite reminder LEMs are recorded, so you can rewatch or watch if you can’t attend.
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Homecare Re-design - Come and tell us your views
The Home Care Open Framework contract expires in March 2024 and we would like to invite you to a workshop to share your views on how we can work together to shape our homecare offer to the residents of Somerset. There will be a series of workshops at the following times and locations and you can register your attendance at your preferred event via the links below.
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Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset BA11 1EB
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Albemarle Road, Taunton TA1 1BA
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Victoria Park Community Centre
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Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater TA6 7AS
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Edgar Hall, Somerton, TA11 6SB
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This will be one of a number of opportunities for us to come together to look at solutions for re-designing how home care is delivered in Somerset, providing the best outcomes for people and is fit for the future. It’s important that we get your engagement throughout this process so you are able to influence and shape a new model going forward.
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We understand how busy everyone is but these sessions will be really important as we consider the future of home care in Somerset and we would really appreciate if someone from your company can attend one of the sessions.
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If you have any questions about these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Service Manager – Commissioning
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Somerset County Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY
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Direct Dial: 01823 359053
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Optimal Handed Care
We are excited to invite you to an interactive session where you will learn more about the optimal handed care approach, its benefits and the steps for implementation. We will be looking at the latest evidence, examples and case studies from some of the many local authorities who have already adopted this approach. We will be exploring potential barriers and/or resistance to implementation, as well as solutions to the current challenges from an integrated perspective across all sectors of health and social care. We will have a range of innovative equipment on display including the Robin, ToTo and Molift Raiser, and will be demonstrating use on 5 different workstations.
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All managers, system leaders and directors responsible for hospital discharges and care in the community, as well as clinical leads, commissioners, care providers, moving & handling trainers, key trainers, therapists, social workers, adult social care practitioners, GPs, district nurses, community and village agents, and councillors.
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What is Optimal Handed Care?
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Optimal Handed Care is a person-centred approach to providing proportionate support. This has numerous benefits, particularly when planning hospital discharges and when individuals wish to stay in their own home. It enables individuals to be actively involved in their care, promoting independence and wellbeing. It improves relationships between the individuals and those providing their care, allowing support to be delivered in a dignified and respectful way. Equipment and techniques are used creatively, so that many individuals can benefit from being supported in their daily activities by just one Care Worker. Regardless of how many people are required to provide support, the Optimal Handed Care approach ensures that care is delivered in the safest, most efficient and effective way for each individual. It is all about achieving positive outcomes for everyone involved.
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These four sessions take place over two days in the Hollinsworth Hall of Canalside, Bridgwater on the following dates (each session is a repeat of the first session):
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8th November 2022: 0900 to 1230 or 1245 to 1615
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9th November 2022: 0900 to 1230 or 1245 to 1615
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The address of the venue is:
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Canalside (Hollinsworth Hall)
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Please follow this link to secure your tickets for these events:
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Please also download and share the flyer.
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If you find that a session is full, and you cannot make any of the others, we may be able to accommodate you through the issue of additional tickets. Please get in touch with Joe or Jake at the following email address:
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The new date for the Walk for Life is Saturday 8th of October.
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Walk for a Life to remember those we have lost to suicide and raise awareness of suicide prevention locally. We will also be publicly launching the new Orange Button Community Scheme on the day, more information about the scheme is available here - Orange Button – Community awareness scheme – Healthy Somerset.
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The walk starts at 10am outside Straggler’s Coffee House (inside the Somerset County Cricket Ground), with various organisations providing information and activities throughout the day long event 11.00 – 15.00 inside Straggler’s Coffee House. More information about the event is available on the website - Walk for a Life.
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Upcoming Event Reminders
- Care Provider Learning and Engagement Meeting, tuesday 4th October 2022, 2pm to 4pm.
- Skills for Care Webinar: Preparing for Winter Pressures Ahead, Wednesday 5th October, 10am to 10.45am
- Application of the Mental Capacity Act for 16 and 17 Year Olds, Tuesday 11th October 2022, 9am to 1.30pm. See the flyer, and book your place
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Age UK Somerset Flexercise Workshop Bridgwater, Wednesday 19th October. More details on website.
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Mouth Care Matters: Looking After People's Oral Health; A Training Session for Health & Social Care Professionals, Tuesday 6th December 9.30am to 11.30am. More details on Maxcourse
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Please continue to share or promote these briefings and our webpage to others in your organisations.
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Our incident room mailbox and contact details (see below) remains operational during core working hours so please get in touch if you have any urgent concerns or queries we can look to assist you with.
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Somerset’s Provider Engagement Team
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Adult Social Care (ASC) COVID19 Response Team
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