ASC Provider Briefing - 16 June 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: a big thank you from our team, a reminder about the ASC Covid Inbox, an opportunity to shape the future of Treatment Escalation Plans, resources around the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, an invitation to the South West Care Home Network and to the South West Connect Conference, 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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A Big Thank You
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Big thank you to all the providers who attended our International Recruitment Masterclass in Bridgwater last week. It was great to meet so many of you in person, and there was a real buzz in the room as there were so many productive conversations around international recruitment.
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Look out for news coming soon on what else we're doing to support you with your international recruitment!
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Reminder: ASC Covid Inbox Retirement
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Help shape the future of Treatment Escalation Plans
A treatment escalation plan (TEP) is a valuable document, it enables timely and appropriate decision making in the management of deteriorating individuals.
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It is recognised a large cohort of people with active TEP’s in place will be receiving support from a number of health, community and care services.
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The TEP form and process is being reviewed in Somerset, we are working towards a system wide approach and agreement to Treatment Escalation plans.
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We would value the opinions and support of Care sector colleagues in Somerset as any changes may have a direct impact to current practice in relation to TEP’s.
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Please join one of the working groups to have your say.
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Want to get involved and join our meetings?
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Data Security & Protection Toolkit deadline is approaching!
The deadline to complete the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for 2022/23 is 30 June – so the clock is ticking. The Better Security, Better Care programme have plenty of resources to help you to complete your submission.
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Your local support for the DSPT is RCPA who can offer 1-1 support for completing the DSPT. Please contact daniel.plummer@rcpa.org.uk
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Events
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South West Care Home Network
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Calling all providers from across Adult Social Care in Somerset. You’re invited to attend an online event which will be exploring the world of digital.
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Whether you are new to digital or an early adopter that can share your insights – come and join us and meet the teams behind the Digital Social Care fund.
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We will be bringing together care homes and domiciliary care providers from across the South West to find out more about the funding and support available to start managing your organisation with a care management system from a list of approved suppliers.
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South West Connect Conference
The South West Digital Health and Care Network are holding a free to attend “South West Connect Conference”. This is for all working in the NHS or a social care organisation in the South West with an interest in digital. This one-day event is an opportunity to connect with colleagues as well as hear some key policy updates and examples of good practice from across the region, including a session hosted by the FedIP.
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When: 22nd June, 9:00 – 16:00
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Location: Holiday Inn, Taunton
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Upcoming Event Reminders
- UTI Collaboration Event, June 21st, 9am to 4pm, Taunton Rugby Football Club. Details and tickets on Eventbrite.
- South West Care Home Network, June 22nd, 10am to 12.30pm. Details on website.
- DBS Webinars for Adult Social Care, various dates. Details on Eventbrite.
- 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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