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Winner - Training Needs Survey Prize Draw
Winner - Training Needs Survey Prize Draw
Huge thanks to all Partners in Care members who completed our recent annual Training Needs Survey, which will assist us to provide the courses our members need and help to support the training, learning and development of the local care workforce. Read more
Partners in Care and Shropshire Council express major concerns on potential consequences of the Government’s Autumn Budget 2024 Partners in Care and Shropshire Council express major concerns on potential consequences of the Government’s Autumn Budget 2024
Partners in Care, in collaboration with Shropshire Council, has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent government announcements on the rise in employers National Insurance (NI) Contributions to care providers set to take effect in April 2025. Read more
Hendra House National Success at the Investor In People National Awards
Hendra House National Success at the Investor In People National Awards
Partners in Care member Hendra House Residential Home based in Ludlow is celebrating after winning the Best Small Employer in the country at the 2024 Investors In People Awards.   Read more
YourHippo.com E-Learning and Learning Management System
YourHippo.com E-Learning and Learning Management System
Partners in Care member Goodwood Homecare are now using YourHippo e-learning for staff training.  Members of the Goodwood Homecare team say that navigating the platform is easy, the content is engaging, and they now enjoy their training. Read more
Partners in Care holds Second Open Day Partners in Care holds Second Open Day
Partners in Care held its second Open Day at its offices in Annscroft near Shrewsbury on Friday 11 October 2024. Read more
In-House Moving and Handling Trainers Enjoy Pilates Back Care Sessions
In-House Moving and Handling Trainers Enjoy Pilates Back Care Sessions
Several of our in-house Moving and Handling trainers enjoyed practical back care sessions led by Joanna Penney, a local Pilates trainer, at last week’s CPD workshop at our office in Annscroft near Shrewsbury. Read more
Training Raised the Profile of Safeguarding Training Raised the Profile of Safeguarding
Our Safeguarding Adults Lead, Karen Littleford, recently developed and delivered some Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children and Young People Lead Training for Health staff within the Primary Care Network (PCN) in Shropshire. This was a great opportunity for health staff who take a lead in safeguarding from different areas to come together to discuss safeguarding practice, form some lasting networks and identify good practice. Read more
Lead to Succeed Cohort October 2024 - We are Delighted to Have Delivered the Lead to Succeed Programme from Skills for Care
Lead to Succeed Cohort October 2024 - We are Delighted to Have Delivered the Lead to Succeed Programme from Skills for Care
Aimed at leaders and aspiring leaders in social care, Lead to Succeed covers topics such as Successful Leadership Behaviours and Leading through the Inspection Process. Read more
Keele University Research Prize Draw Winner Announced
Keele University Research Prize Draw Winner Announced
Last year Partners in Care supported a PhD student at Keele University Law School, Jay Kirkham, by promoting research she is undertaking as part of her PhD exploring consent and the Mental Capacity Act. Read more
Partners in Care Safeguarding Adults Lead to Represent ‘Care’ on Better Hiring Institute National Hiring Committee
Partners in Care Safeguarding Adults Lead to Represent ‘Care’ on Better Hiring Institute National Hiring Committee
Better Hiring Institute are delighted to announce the Health & Care representatives for the newly launched National Hiring Committee in partnership with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Read more
Wellbeing in Care Homes Project - Activities in Advanced Dementia
Wellbeing in Care Homes Project - Activities in Advanced Dementia
Staff from Arden Grange Care Home taking part in our training on Activities in Advanced Dementia (as part of our Wellbeing in Care Homes project). Read more
First Personal Assistant Joins Partners in Care First Personal Assistant Joins Partners in Care
Following a recent campaign Partners in Care has welcomed its first Personal Assistant Member. Michelle Hart has been a Personal Assistant for 12 years and is currently working with clients in the Church Stretton area. Her clients have different support needs, many living with Alzheimer's and Dementia with Michelle also offering respite care. Michelle says, “I really enjoy supporting my clients who live with dementia, and seeing the difference it makes to their life, as well as the family members caring for them”. Read more

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