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ASC Provider Briefing - 03 November 2023
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Dear Care Provider Colleagues,
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Welcome to this week's briefing.
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In this edition, you can find details DHSC Cost Collection Exercise, information on preparing for measles resurgence in England, Stop Adults Abuse Week 2023 Webinars, form to sign up the Adult Social Care Network event, CQC's annual assessment of health and social care in England, details about Upcoming LEMs, RCPA's online workshop on Data Security and webinars on international recruitment in Social Care, as well as the normal event reminders.
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Please find the latest news and updates from Adult Social Care below:
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DHSC Cost Collection Exercise
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the process of setting the 2024-2025 rate for NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC). Given wider inflationary pressures, DHSC are now conducting a further one-off ‘cost collection exercise’ to ensure that they have the most recent and accurate data available when calculating the national rate.
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This ‘cost collection exercise’ is being informed by a one-off cost collection exercise, run via Capacity Tracker.
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The survey is non-mandatory, however, DHSC would like to encourage as many providers as possible to complete this survey. Data from providers will be requested on the number of residents by funding type and payroll information on both pay and hours worked by registered nurses for the two months of April 2023 and September 2023 (or their most recent completed payroll period).
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In order to access the survey, care providers will need to logon to the Capacity Tracker. Once you have logged in, you should be able to see a direct link to the survey.
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If you are experiencing any difficulties with accessing the survey, please email the FNC inbox at fnc@dhsc.gov.uk.
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Please note that the survey will close at midnight on Wednesday 15 November 2023.
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Thank you for taking the time in completing this survey. Your assistance is gratefully appreciated.
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Preparing for measles resurgence in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently published a measles risk assessment which concluded that although the risk of a UK-wide measles epidemic is considered low, a measles outbreak of between 40,000 and 160,000 cases could occur in London, due to sub-optimal uptake of the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in the capital. Evidence also shows that outside of London, there is a high risk of cases linked to overseas travel leading to outbreaks in specific population groups. There has been a steady rise in measles cases this year.
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Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications, particularly in immunosuppressed individuals and young infants. It is also more severe in pregnancy, and increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, or preterm delivery.
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UKHSA is asking health professionals to note the following:
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Individuals with suspected or known measles:
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- should be isolated immediately on arrival when attending health care settings to reduce the risk of other patients being exposed
- all suspected measles cases should be promptly notified by phone to the local Health Protection Team (HPT) to facilitate timely public health action
- all healthcare workers (including receptionists, ambulance workers etc.) should have satisfactory evidence of protection against measles to protect both themselves and their patients. Satisfactory evidence of protection includes documentation of having received two or more doses of a measles containing vaccine and/or a positive measles IgG antibody test. Occupational Health service should have ready access to up-to-date records to support outbreak response.
- new entrants from abroad and newly registered patients should have their immunisation history checked and missing doses caught up.
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Free Webinars - Stop Adult Abuse Week 2023
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As part of this weeklong campaign, starting Monday 20 November 2023, there will be series of jointly held online workshops that will be free to access for any practitioner working with adults across Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Bath & North-East Somerset.
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Monday 12:00-13:00 - What’s My Role in Safeguarding Adults?
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Tuesday 12:00-13:00 - Let’s Start Talking – Taking the Lead on Safeguarding in Your Organisation
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Wednesday 12:00-13:00 - Who Cares for The Carers? Secondary and Vicarious Trauma
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Thursday 12:00-13:00 - Adopting a Trauma Informed approach to Safeguarding Adults
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Friday 12:00-13:00 - Listen, Learn, Lead – Hearing the Voice of Adult
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Booking is now open, please follow the link to book onto these workshops: Book Here
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Adult Social Care Network Event
The next Adult Social Care Network event will be held on Thursday 30 November 10am-12:30pm, on Microsoft Teams. Join us online where we'll be showcasing digital technology and innovation in Adult Social Care.
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The state of health care and adult social care in England 2022/23
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"State of Care" is the CQC’s annual assessment of health care and social care in England. The latest 2022/23 report was published on 20th October and looks at the trends, shares examples of good and outstanding care, and highlights where care needs to improve. Read more at State of Care 2022/23 - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk).
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Events
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REMINDER: LEM Agenda
- 2:00pm Fay Clutterbuck – oral health training update
- 2:10pm Jo Jones – Digitalisation update
- 2:15pm Natalie Green – Somerset Adult Safeguarding Board
- 2:45pm Covid Vaccination team
- 3:00pm Kate Buckle – Swan Advocacy
- 3:30pm Liz Jones – insulin training offer for residential homes
- 2:00pm Lucy Champion – I&PC update
- 2:15pm Gemma Beasley – residential and nursing homes - where are we going and what do we want to do,
- 3:00pm Atha and Deb – CSE – keep your home warm presentation.
- 3:30pm Amelia Wood – Contractures guidance
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Please do get in touch if you would like a specific topic, training, guest speaker to attend. The LEMS are a resource for you, our Somerset Care Providers!
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Thursday 30th November, 10.00-11.00hrs via TEAMS
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With the increasing use of digital technology your staff will need access to mobile phones, tablets, and computers to complete their work. What are the pros and cons of allowing staff to use their own devices vs employer provided devices. What should you consider when implementing BYOD.
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1. REMINDER: International recruitment webinar series
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The Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with Skills for Care, have put together a series of webinars on international recruitment for organisations of all sizes, who are looking to expand their workforce internationally.
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There will be three webinars in total, covering topics covering topics such as building a business case for international recruitment, the sponsorship licence process and how to identify a good recruitment agency. Only one webinar is left so book your places soon. The webinar will run on Zoom, and you can book your space at the Skills for Care Website along with more information on the webinars at: International recruitment webinar series (skillsforcare.org.uk)
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Webinar three- Tuesday 28 November 2023, 10:00 - 11:00
Recruitment and employment process – working with agencies, how to spot good and bad agencies, employment expectations.
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2. Being prepared for CQC inspection seminar
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An interactive seminar for services who want to understand the practical ways to be ready for their CQC inspection.
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This full-day facilitated session brings together frontline managers to learn about the step-by-step ways to be ready to evidence that your service meets CQC expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating.
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This seminar is primarily aimed at those less familiar with the CQC inspection process, including newer frontline managers, quality leads and other members of the staff team helping the service to prepare.
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Tuesday 12 December 2023
10:00 - 15:30
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Interactive seminar run on Zoom.
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Upcoming Event and Training Reminders
- Basic Dysphagia Awareness Training 30th November 2023. Details on PEN.
- St Margaret's Hospice - Training for Care Professionals. 30th November, Yeovil, details on PEN.
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Please see below the dates and links to Eventbrite to book on.
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Please continue to share or promote these briefings and our webpage to others in your organisations.
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Somerset’s Provider Engagement Team
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Somerset Provider Briefing
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