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webinarsOn this page you can find 45 minute lunchtime webinar sessions, on various key topics for the care sector.

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Webinars

Overview:
Everyone's talking apprenticeships! So we have provided three bite size recorded sessions on apprenticeships to help managers understand the benefits, funding available and the process in recruiting an apprentice.

Resources:

  • Apprenticeships and busting the myths – the presentation slides can be viewed here and recording of the session is available here
  • Recruiting external apprentices  - the presentation slides can be viewed here and recording of the session is available here
  • Apprenticeship 'Practical information’-presentation slides here and recording of the session is available here

Webinar date: 5 November 2020

Overview:

Presentation by Pia Rathje-Burton Skills for Care, covering cyber security, safe use of emails, safe use of your phone, social media - do's and don'ts. 

Resources:

  • Watch the recorded webinar here

Bitesize webinar presented by Mark Kitchingham, Nurse Consultant/Lecturer, KMPT.

Webinar date: 17 March 2021

Overview:

A session by Liz Champion, Lead Nurse for Dementia Care  covering;

  • To gain confidence in assessing mental capacity.
  • Clarify the five principles
  • Identify key messages
  • Explain the test of capacity
  • To identify how to support decision-making
  • To identify how to prepare for an assessment
  • Clarify the recording of an assessment.

Resources:

  • You can watch a recording of the 40 minute session here

Webinar date: 27 January 2021

Overview:
Dementia Behaviours That Challenge presentation Liz Champion, Lead Nurse for Dementia Care, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Resources:

  • Watch the webinar recording here.

Bitesize Webinar - Diabetes Awareness at End of Life - Thursday, 21st March, 2024 - 11:00 - 12:00

Resources and links

Webinar date: 21 July 2021

Overview: 
To Provide participants with knowledge of how to monitor and support their patients nutritional status and hydration.

To understand how and when to refer to the dietetic service

  • To be able to identify patients at risk of malnutrition
  • To be aware of appropriate ways to support patients with their nutrition and hydration

Resources:

Webinar date: 6 January 2021

Overview:
Dementia Overview by Elizabeth Champion, Lead Nurse for Dementia Care, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. 

Resources:

  • Watch the webinar recording here
  • Health Education England (HEE) have three levels of Dementia Training, which are available on their website.

Webinar date: 11 January 2023

Overview:
An informative session by Dr Rakesh Koria’s covering:

  • Why are elderly people more likely to fall?
  • What can we do to prevent them from falling?
  • What do I need to do to help someone who has fallen
  • Who can I call to help with at the time of the fall?
  • Any other questions you may have about falls in 45
    minutes 

Resources:

Webinar date: 15 February 2023

Overview:
Older people living with frailty are at risk of adverse outcomes such as dramatic changes in their physical and mental wellbeing after an apparently minor event which challenges their health, such as an infection or new medication.

Resources:

Webinar date:

Overview:

An informative session covering:

  • Tip tips for timely record keeping
  • Maintaining the corporate memory of the organisation and understanding the legal implications
  • Understanding the link between good record keeping and the safety and wellbeing for residents
  • How to correct, or report, a record keeping error
  • Top tips for keeping it simple!

Resources:

Webinar date: 13 January 2021

Overview:
Hypoglycaemia – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments, a presentation Sarah Gregory, Diabetes UK Clinical Champion. 

Resources:

Webinar date: 20 January 2021

Overview:
Inhaler Techniques presentation by Kath Plumbe, Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist Respiricare.

Resources:

Webinar date: 29 November 2023

Overview:

An informative session including:

  • An injection technique overview
  • Legislation and guidelines
  • AutoShield™ Duo product training
  • Practical demonstration

Resources:

Understanding how Death and Dying Impacts on Social Care Colleagues - Wednesday, 21 February, 2024

Resources and links

Bitesize Webinar - Financial & Other Support from ReferKent & KCC's Financial Hardship Team - Tuesday, 9th July 13:00 - 13:45

The webinar slides by Mark Deveson -Engagement Officer | Residential Engagement Unit -  Financial Hardship | Chief Executive’s Department - Strategy, Policy, Relationships & Corporate Assurance | Kent County Council are available by request emailing KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk - please state the Bitesize Webinar you require presentation for when emailing.

Link to various support/information websites referred to in this Webinar:

Cost of living support - Kent County Council

Household Support Fund - Kent County Council

Digital Kent | Digital Inclusion & Capabilities

vulnerabilityregistrationservice.co.uk

To find out more about ReferKent: ReferKent - for organisations who support Kent residents - Kent County Council and to get access to platform complete this form: Join ReferKent as an Agency (office.com)

For more information on Money Guiders: Money Guiders Programme - Kent County Council to join an information/induction session complete this form: Join the Money Guiders Programme (office.com)

To join the mailing group for information on spotlight sessions, invite to networking meet and to receive newsletter complete this form: ReferKent Mailing List (office.com)

For mor information on anything I covered then please email referkent@kent.gov.uk or mark.deveson@kent.gov.uk.

Bitesize Webinar - Catheter Care 8th August 2024 13:00 - 14:00

There is no presentation available from this webinar but if you would like a copy of the picture slides from the session or if you have any questions relating to catheter care please email: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

Presentation from Bitesize Webinar Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by emailing KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

 

Presentation from Bitesize Webinar Diabetes Awareness for Care Homes - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by emailing KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

 

The Presentation from Bitesize Webinar Dementia: Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Others - Wednesday, 16th October 2024 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by  emailing:  KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

The Presentation and links from the Bitesize Webinar Technology Enhanced Lives Service (TELs) for Care Providers on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 at 13:00 -14:00 is available by emailing:  KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

 

The Presentation and links from the Bitesize Webinar Diabetes Awareness - Management of Client who are Unwell on Wednesday 20th November, 2024 at 13:00 -14:00 is available by emailing:  KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation and links from the Bitesize Webinar Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) Applications in Kent Presented by Simon Southworth MBE – MCA/DOLS County Team Manager KCC on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by request KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

 

The Presentation from the Bitesize Webinar Delirium Presented by Dr Sanjay Suman, Consultant Geriatrician, Clinical Director Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Neurology Department on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by request from:

KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk.

Useful Links from the Webinar:

CFS (Clinical Frailty Scale) App:

Acute Frailty Network - Clinical Frailty Scale App

SQiD (Single Question in Delirium) Screening Tool:

SQiD.pdf

4AT Delirium Assessment Tool (Rapid Clinical Test for Delirium)

Download — 4AT - RAPID CLINICAL TEST FOR DELIRIUM

PINCHME =

Pain

Infection

Nutrition

Constipation

Hypoxia / Hydration

Medication

Environment

 

The Presentation from the Bitesize Webinar - Administration of Eye Products in Care Settings Presented by Michael Trent and Acacia Sooklal on Wednesday, 29th January 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by request from:

KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Useful links from the Webinar:-

The Presentation from the Bitesize Webinar Inhaler Technique Presented by Kath Plumbe on Wednesday, 12th February 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available by request from:

KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar - Nutrition and Hydration Presented by Liz King on  Wednesday, 19th February 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available from:

KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation is available for the Bitesize Webinar Parkinson's Disease Presented by Dr William Ogburn - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation is available for the Bitesize Webinar Medication Management for the Care Sector Presented by Acacia Sooklal and Swapna Thummala - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation is available for the Bitesize Webinar 'Recognising the Vulnerable Foot' Presented by Simon Pendleton - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Useful links from the webinar are listed below:

Nice Guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19

Diabetic Foot Disease Profiles: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/diabetes-ft/data#page/0/gid/1938133181/pat/219/par/E54000032/ati/154/are/E38000002/iid/93047/age/187/sex/4/cid/4/page-options/ovw-do-0

Edinburgh Claudication Tool:  Edinburgh Claudication Questionnaire – MedicalCRITERIA.com

Diabetes UK Touch the Toe Test: Testing for sensitivity in your feet | Diabetes UK

Simon Pendleton’s email address:  simon.pendleton@nhs.net

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar 'The Importance of Good Bowel Care' Presented by Dr Jacqueline Gilbert, Frailty Consultant, QEQM Hospital Kent Community Health Foundation Trust on Thursday, 5th June, 2025 at 13:00 -14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

If you require any training advise in respect of Bowel Care please contact: sharonlee2@nhs.net.

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar 'Diabetes Awareness for Care Homes' Presented by Vicki White, Healthcare Engagement & Systems Change Manager (South East Coast & London) Diabetes UK on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 at 13:00 -14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Useful links from the webinar:

The link to the Ozempic Statement by Diabetes UK can be found here: Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 diabetes and Ozempic - Uses, How it Works and Side Effects | Diabetes UK.

Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK

Eating with diabetes | Guide to diabetes | Diabetes UK

Recipe Cards | Free diabetes information - Diabetes UK Shop

Vicki White’s email address is: vicki.white@diabetes.org.uk

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar 'Cancer Awareness' Presented by Kate Regan - Macmillan Professional Engagement Improvement Lead  on Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 at 13:00 -14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Useful links from the webinar:

Education and Training | Healthcare professionals | Macmillan Cancer Support

Order Macmillan cancer information and fundraising resources – Macmillan Orders

Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK's leading cancer care charity

tel:08088080000

Crossroads

 

The Presentation and useful attachments for the Bitesize Webinar ‘Frailty’ presented by Dr Jacqueline Gilbert, Frailty Consultant, QEQM Hospital / Kent Community Health Foundation Trust on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 at 13:00 -14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Useful links and resources:

Link for the Clinical Frailty App – Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) on the App Store

Link for the Clinical Frailty App (Android) - Clinical Frailty Scale for Android - Free App Download

Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (important to read description in relation to picture) - rockwood-frailty-scale_.pdf

ReSPECT Form - ReSPECT_v3-1_Form_Specimen_FINAL.pdf

Useful Links from the Webinar Chat:

 Information on Admiral Nurses - What is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help? - Dementia UK

Home Treatment Service (West Kent) - Home Treatment Service (west Kent) | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Community Response (HCRG) Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley & Swale (attachment available upon request)

West Kent Home Treatment Service (attachment available upon request)

Urgent Community Response Contact Numbers for Domiciliary Care/Homecare (attachment available upon request)

2 Hour Emergency Community Response (attachment available upon request)

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services (ADSS) (Further information available upon request)

Recognising Deterioration in Residents Framework which contains excellent information and links (attachment available upon request).

The Presentation and useful attachments for the Bitesize Webinar ‘Heart Failure Awareness’ presented by Doorgash Beharry Paray - Heart Failure Specialist Nurse on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar ‘Maximising the Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 System’ presented by Melissa Sparks -  Abbott, Diabetes Care, UK on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is unfortunately not available.

However, if you have any queries in respect of existing FreeStyle Libre 2 users please contact:

Alternatively, The Kent contact for Freestyle Libre, including details of free training available is:

Peter Pearce

Senior Territory Manager

Diabetes Care

Kent

O:

+44 7920 087 461

M:

+44 7920 087 461

peter.pearce@abbott.com

www.freestylediabetes.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation for the Bitesize Webinar Supporting Residents with Swallowing and Nutrition: The Kent Manual for Mealtimes Presented by Liz Gould, Joint Clinical Operational Manager, Adult Speech & Language Therapy, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust  on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Link for The Kent Manual for Mealtimes (KM4M) which includes the video training session is:

Kent Manual for Mealtimes | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

 

The Presentation and associated links for the Bitesize Webinar Sensory Awareness presented by Keith French on Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

The Presentation and associated links for the Bitesize Webinar Ear Wax Removal by Tara Ledger on Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 - 13:00 - 14:00 is available from: KentRegisteredManager@kent.gov.uk

Last updated: 26/11/2025