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ASC Provider Briefing - 12 May 2023
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Dear Care Provider Colleagues,
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Welcome to this week's briefing.
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This week in the briefing: the Somerset Care Provider Survey, an update on Influenza, a briefing about Oliver McGowan Training, Proud to Care updates including a call for career case studies and a chance to meet the team, an invitation to an International Recruitment Masterclass run by RCPA and Proud to Care, and an invitation to a UTI Collaboration Event run by NHS Somerset ICB, as well as the usual event reminders.
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Please find the latest news and updates from Adult Social Care below:
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Somerset Care Provider Survey (2023)
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Our last survey was undertaken during the pandemic back in June 2021, seeking to understand how supported providers had felt and what more assistance was needed. At this time, 88% of survey respondents reported feeling well or very well supported by the Somerset health and care system. A number of 'asks' were made to continue to progress certain areas in partnership. These included: fair rates of pay; more work to support care sector recruitment/retention/training; recognising care providers as equal partners that are part of the solution to shared challenges; more investment in communities and micro-provision; and continued communication, collaboration, support and engagement with a 'one stop shop' website.
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In response to the feedback, a range of work was undertaken which included the development of a provider engagement website, these continued weekly provider briefings, the re-launching of monthly Learning Engagement Meetings, investment in Proud to Care Somerset and recruitment campaigns and more!
We are really keen to hear again from you, whatever type of care provision you work within, as we look to review the local Health (NHS Somerset) and Social Care (Somerset Council) system's existing support offer and ensure it meets your wants and needs wherever possible. This might include the support of our sourcing care service, quality improvement/CHC teams, safeguarding or social work teams; or the input from LARCH or our Enhanced Health in Care Homes Clinical Leads for example.
We really value your time in responding to this survey, which will close on Wednesday 31st May 2023. Please share with your teams and networks.
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Influenza
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The most recent surveillance data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that circulation of influenza in the community has returned to baseline levels – the end of the flu season. GPs and other prescribers in the community will no longer prescribe antivirals for the treatment of flu.
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Oliver McGowan Briefing
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We need your career case studies!
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As part of our communications work around Proud to Care we are putting together case studies - people whose career in care has led to career progression, given them job satisfaction or taken them in a direction they never thought possible.
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It would be really helpful if you could send us those stories from any of your members of staff, no matter where they started or ended up, along with a photo of them and we'd love to share their stories on our social media.
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Join us in Somerset Day Celebrations
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This weekend Proud to Care will have a stall at the eat:Taunton festival on Hammet Street & East Street, Saturday 13 May, to talk about care and what care means to you. Feel free to come on down, say hi, and meet the team.
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Events
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Free International Recruitment Masterclass
RCPA and Proud to Care Partnership event at Canalside, Bridgwater
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This informal event will run from 10.30am to 2.30pm, with flexibility for you to drop in and out as you wish, mingle with other care providers, chat over coffee, or perhaps you may want to share your expertise and success with international recruitment. There is also an opportunity to grab some giveaways and resources on offer from the various trade stands. It’s anticipated there will be various presentations including Get Borderless (connecting overseas candidates with providers) and Yeovil District Hospital’s International Recruitment department. We will update you with full details for the event shortly.
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Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
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UTI collaboration event, NHS Somerset ICB
Join us in a one-day event to celebrate our combined efforts in raising awareness of urinary tract infections across the county.
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NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been working with the community, health and care professionals and the South West Leadership Academy to raise awareness of Urinary Tract Infections across the county, through a series of improvement workshops.
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This one-day conference on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 at The Priory Suite, Taunton Rugby Football Club (RFC), will celebrate all that has been achieved across Somerset and plan our next steps.
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Throughout the morning you can expect to listen to highly-acclaimed speakers, a patient story, with the opportunity to be involved in smaller 'break out' sessions.
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Book your ticket NOW to attend this FREE event! Lunch and refreshments will be provided, but please ensure you notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements when you book your ticket so we can accommodate you. Free parking is available onsite.
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Speakers and break out topics to be confirmed.
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Upcoming Event Reminders
- Optimal Handed Care Review Day, 16th May, Morning and afternoon session details on Eventbrite.
- Skills for Care Celebrating International Nurses day, 24th May, 10am to 2.30pm. Details on website.
- RCPA and Proud to Care Event, June 8th, Details to come.
- South West Care Home Network, June 22nd, 10am to 12.30pm. Details on website.
- Basic Dysphagia Awareness Training, Various dates. Details on PEN.
- Learning Disability Mental Health Upskilling Sessions. Various dates and locations, details on PEN.
- Dementia Wellbeing Roadshow. Various dates and locations, details on PEN. Booking for Virtual Dementia Tour.
- St Margaret's Hospice - Training for Care Professionals. Various dates, details on PEN.
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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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