NVQ Funding now extended!!
You are now able to request funding for NVQ units up until Friday 14th October 2011.  For more information on WDF funding from Skills for Care click here.

Events included in this months edition are: 

Falls Awareness Training, Alzheimers Fundraising Event at Wellington House, Somerset County Council training and Learning Exchange Network meetings. Click  here

NPC (NHS) - Medicines Management E-Learning.

Tabs Training - Free introductions to various IT systems.

Care Focus have a limited number of laptops and printers available for staff development.  In particular, for accessing e-learning programmes, completing and maintaining your NMDS and any other staff development at your registered establishment.  If you are interested in finding out more about this Somerset County Council funded project, please email Denise at Care Focus at:  dmutter@carefocussomerset.org

Items of news in this edition include:

The 7 things providers must report to Care Quality Commision (CQC)

Acting together - a new partnership scheme from CQC

The Great British Care Awards - a reminder of the closing date for these awards.

HSE advice on Sharps Injuries

Food Standards Agency - safer food, better business. Supplement for Residential Care Homes.

Find out how to benefit from volunteers supporting your care provision.

Register with HSE for their free regular First Aid eBulletin and updated leaflet on Basic Advice for First Aid at Work

Make a Will Week - Free or by Donation

Blood Pressure Guidelines Revised

Agency Worker Regulations