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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

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.

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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. 

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Webinar date: 20 January 2021

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

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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

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

Resources:

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

 

Last updated: 28/03/2024