The Hub : Bitesize 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.

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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: 12 December 2023

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Aim: for system colleagues to gain a better understanding of our systems of support for Autistic People and People
with Learning Disabilities and for system colleagues to know the support that is currently available for people and how to access it.

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Presentation, Autistic People and People with a Learning Disability: Kent and Medway System of Support.

Webinar date: 7 September 2023

Overview
Best practice guidelines for training professional carers in the administration of Buccal (Oro mucosal) Midazolam for the treatment of prolonged and/or clusters of epileptic seizures in the community.

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Webinar date: 5 November 2020

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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.

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Watch the recorded webinar here

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

DiADeM Tool - DiADeM-Tool.pdf (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk)
NICE Dementia Guidance - Overview | Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers | Guidance | NICE
A Selection of ABC Charts that can be used - nhs abc behavioural observation chart - Search (bing.com)
PINCHME Acronym - End of Life Care in Frailty: Delirium | British Geriatrics Society (bgs.org.uk)
Free App: Clear Dementia Care - Download from your relevant App Store
Presentation from the day.

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

View the presentation.

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

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Webinar date: 6 January 2021

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

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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

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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:

Access the presentation slides

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!

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Webinar date: 13 January 2021

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

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Webinar date: 20 January 2021

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

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Visit Right Breath website for useful resources

Webinar date: 29 November 2023

Overview:

An informative session including:

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

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Webinar date: 1 October 2021

Overview:
An informative session on recovery from long Covid from the NHS.

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Informative webinars on medication management for home care.

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Pleased see presentation slides and other resources below from this informative session by Kent Community Health NHS Trust.

Resources and links

Useful resources from a webinar are available on the links below.

‍Resources:

Wong-Baker Faces
FLACC Pain Scale - Dept. of Health
E-Pain pain management resource and learning modules
NHS Fitness Studio exercise videos
Presentation slides.

A session provided by Kate Regan - Partnership Quality Lead Kent & Medway

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A presentation by Lorraine Butler, IPS International Ltd on record keeping.

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

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An informative presentation by Simon Pendleton Quality Improvement and Podiatric Surgery Manager KSHFT.

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You can access the recording of the recognising the vulnerable foot session here

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

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