Events Diary

The fire safety seminar held at the Fire Service College will focus on fire issues for those in the social care sector.

The seminar is brought to you by the National Association for Safety & Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) as one of a series of events in the UK.

The event will cover a range of dedicated topics from technical aspects, legal and cases update, the regulators, active and passive fire safety systems, to understanding compartmentation, specialised housing fire guidance & a fire safety - one to one clinic.

This is the chance for you to network with colleagues, ask questions and obtain answers from the expert panel and updates on the latest news.

There will be presentations from care provider, fire and rescue services, lawyers, consultants and the Fire Protection Association and National Fire Chiefs Council

The cost of the event (Including exhibition viewing of products and services, delegate pack and list, refreshments, lunch on 20 September, speaker presentations and attendance certificate) is £95 for members and £165 for non-members. The cost excludes onsite accomodation - bed breakfast and evening meal - which must be booked directly through the college

The programme will focus on achieving excellence in infection prevention practice to reduce the risk of infections for this vulnerable population. Infection prevention is high on the agenda for every healthcare organisation and finding expert affordable training for you and your team can be problematic. However, the Infection Prevention Society is offering this one-day conference which will address some of the most

important current challenges we face in care homes and care at home by presenting the latest evidence and applications for practice.

This day is relevant for all staff and in particular those senior staff with the accountability for infection prevention within the organisation.

The cost to attend is £95 and this includes access to the UK’s largest infection prevention and control exhibition offering you the opportunity to view new and innovative products and discuss your requirements

with company professionals. A large poster area will also be displayed throughout the conference within the exhibition hall.

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Training & Development Forum returns to the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on 3-5 October 2018, and will tackle key issues and challenges in care catering, including The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative, dispelling the myths surrounding food allergies, addressing confusions within the nutritional groups, and improving the mealtime experience for residents with a dementia.

Designed to update and offer new perspectives on the latest innovations, ideas, standards and guidelines relating to care catering, this year’s interactive programme features a mix of relevant and uplifting speakers, certified training workshops, live culinary demonstrations, one-to-one supplier meetings and supplier exhibition.

Delegates will be inspired by experts such as Eric Evers of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management, Dr Ben Hanson of the University College London, Alexia Robinson of Love British Food and British Food Fortnight and Candice Brown, the 2016 Great British Bake Off winner.

Recognising the value of sharing ideas and best practice, the forum also connects care professionals through the frequent networking and entertainment opportunities across the two-day event.

Expert speakers:

Specifically selected to inspire and provide fresh ideas and perspectives, the expert speaker line-up includes:

• Eric Evers, CFE, Certified Nutrition Manager, Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM): Eric will give an overview of the CSNM and the trends and challenges influencing the care sector in Canada, drawing comparisons and learnings with the UK.
• Alexia Robinson, Founder of Love British Food and British Food Fortnight: Alexia will update and inspire the audience with her knowledge and love of British produce and how it can help enhance care menus.
• Candice Brown, Great British Bake Off winner 2016: Candice will give an insight into her baking journey, her time in the famous Bake Off tent, and discuss the positive impact baking can have in a care environment.

Certified training workshops:

With a choice of four practical, interactive workshops, delegates will gain essential guidance and insight to enhance their catering provision.

• Raising awareness of allergens: Allergen and catering management specialist, Jacqui McPeake, will give an overview on allergen management, the difficulty in identifying different types and myths that surround them.
• The Nutrition Continuum: Meeting the basics and advances in nutrition in health and social care. Sophie Murray, the head of nutrition and hydration at Sunrise Senior Living, will outline some of the emerging studies in the field of nutrition and healthcare, and share simple tips on meeting the basics in a service led industry.
• The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI): Dr Ben Hanson, Senior Lecturer, UCL Mechanical Engineering, University College London, will explain the IDDSI framework and how it’s relevant to the UK at this time, with the British Dietetic Association and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists supporting its adoption through 2018-19 in consultation with the NHS across the UK.
• Improving dignity at mealtimes for those with a dementia: Jo Bonser, the managing director of Health Care Services UK, has worked in the care industry for nearly 30 years. She has personal experience of achieving great results in improving her Mum’s health and wellbeing, mealtime experience, dignity and independence, and ultimately saving her life. In this energetic workshop, Jo will share the knowledge she has gained.

Live Cookery Demonstrations:

A series of culinary demonstrations will inspire delegates with new recipes and techniques tailored for the needs of those in care settings, including:

• Care Chef of the Year 2018, John Grover
• Dysphagic food
• Eat with your eyes
• Dine with dignity, texture modified meals
• Understanding the role of flavour in managing malnutrition and dehydration
• Christmas comes early

NACC Awards 2018:

The NACC Awards 2018 are a highlight of the NACC Training & Development Forum. On the evening of Thursday 4 October at a spectacular gala dinner, dedication, innovation and excellence will be celebrated.

The coveted titles to be won include: Care Establishment of the Year; Meals on Wheels Award; Catering Team of the Year; Catering Manager of the Year; Our Care Catering Hero; Region of the Year; Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award; and National Chairman’s Award.

Caring can pull you in many directions, making you feel like there isn't much time to keep your business update-to-date. The Care Show is here to help with solutions.

Even a day at the show will leave you feeling energised and updated. The programme has been designed to show you everything you need to know to help improve the quality of your care AND MORE! Such as how the sector is responding to the Green Paper, new technologies that are being utilised in care settings, case studies on what's really working in medicines support and the new CQC inspection regime.

The Care Show is celebrating 20 years of supporting the care community, and what a show it is shaping up to be.

Register now to join us on 17-18 October at NEC Birmingham and get the opportunity to:

• Attend CPD accredited sessions and get FREE business advice from independent experts and thought leaders helping you improve the care you provide
   
• Access 1000's of the latest products and services from over 250 leading care suppliers making your budget go further for your business
   
• Network with over 3,200 professionals within the care sector, share your experiences and learn from theirs
   
• Celebrate 20 years of learning, excellence and caring at THE PARTY of the century for the care community

2018 will see changes in the sector that will have major impact on your care business. Are you keeping up?

Join over 3,200 of your peers who will be at the show discovering new solutions for their day-to-day problems, helping them drive business efficiency in the future.

Care Roadshows are a series of five free regional care events throughout the UK that are tailored to all decision makers within the care sector including Care Home Owners, Managers and Healthcare Professionals.

Care Roadshows enable practitioners to source high quality products and services from established suppliers in order to exceed the expectations of their clients. This includes care management systems, catering and laundry equipment, pharmacy services, recruitment, HR plus many more– all integral components for an organisation providing care.

The events provide the chance for like-minded individuals to meet and discuss staying profitable whilst addressing challenges faced in the sector when trying to achieve the highest care rating. The CPD seminars award visitors with an insight and explanation into the current sector trends from experts including CQC and National Care Association.

If you are looking to achieve outstanding levels of care in your organisation, then Care Roadshows are guaranteed to support you in this. There is also the chance to enter a £100 prize draw on the day. 

Care Roadshows are a series of five free regional care events throughout the UK that are tailored to all decision makers within the care sector including Care Home Owners, Managers and Healthcare Professionals.

Care Roadshows enable practitioners to source high quality products and services from established suppliers in order to exceed the expectations of their clients. This includes care management systems, catering and laundry equipment, pharmacy services, recruitment, HR plus many more– all integral components for an organisation providing care.

The events provide the chance for like-minded individuals to meet and discuss staying profitable whilst addressing challenges faced in the sector when trying to achieve the highest care rating. The CPD seminars award visitors with an insight and explanation into the current sector trends from experts including CQC and National Care Association.

If you are looking to achieve outstanding levels of care in your organisation, then Care Roadshows are guaranteed to support you in this. There is also the chance to enter a £100 prize draw on the day. 

The speakers this year will be looking closely at the use of technology in the care sector and the ways in which it can help to further enhance the quality of care

Professor Martin Green, Care England chief executive, says: 'The pressures on the social care system show no sign of abating and the challenge for care providers remains how to continue providing great support with finite resources. This means that services will need to be innovative and embrace new technology if they are to survive and prosper. 

'As well as streamlining admin systems and reducing the burdens on staff, modern software can also deliver the market intelligence and actionable data that lead to better, faster decision making. The speakers at this year's conference will draw on their expertise and experience to show how the introduction of today's technology can benefit the whole care sector.'

Our conference this year will be relevant to all parts of the sector, whether you support older people or those with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries or other long term conditions.  It will also deliver practical advice for all levels of management, so please encourage as many members as possible from your team to attend. 

The day's programme will also feature an exhibition of products and services from leading sector organisations, plus a selection of informed seminars to help your care business respond to the challenges presented by today's business environment

The Independent Care Group will host its annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate on 21 November. 

The theme for the conference, to be held at the Pavilions of Harrogate, will be Innovation in Social Care. It will focus on the very latest advancements, in particular how new technology, including robotics, will aid the delivery of care, alongside the latest developments in hydration and nutrition, surroundings and wellbeing, health and safety.

Organisers have lined up some key speakers for the event, including former Care Services Minister Paul Burstow, now chair of SCIE. Burstow will be joined by Dr Ben Maruthappu, a British physician, academic researcher, health policy specialist and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Cera, a tech-enabled homecare company and also co-founded the NHS Innovation Accelerator, a program to progress the adoption of new healthcare treatments and technologies.

Another key speaker will be Dr Sanjeev Kanoria, CEO of Advinia Healthcare, a growing care home operator. The company has 38 homes, putting it into the top 10 private care providers in the UK. The group has won several awards for innovation and quality care. Advinia is at the forefront of using technology in care and recently they launched culturally sensitive robots to help dementia residents.

BBC television personality Harry Gration will chair the conference and The Guardian’s social affairs editor David Brindle and the BBC’s social affairs editor Alison Holt will also be among the speakers.

A 'networker' in London brought to you by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) and support from DAC Beachcroft. This short, more informal event will cover some dedicated topics from 'Trending issues in health and safety enforcement, inspection and compliance' to 'Management of health and safety risks for successful joint working with partners and contractors'.

This is an open FREE event.

See website for programme and booking details. 

The ILC-UK Future of Ageing Conference assembles experts from the fields of health, housing, finance and business to identify the opportunities and challenges posed by our rapidly ageing society.

Over 250 attendees are expected at the conference, including policy-makers; business leaders; charity sector experts; public sector decision makers; local authority staff; academics; and senior journalists. 

Early bird rates end Tuesday 31 July.
 

The Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo is dedicated to inspiring sustainable social care and business growth. It provides access to CPD accredited seminars from social care leaders, exclusive product launches from 300 companies and complimentary training in expert led masterclasses.

Register for your free ticket here