July 5, 2023
New regulations will give the Care Quality Commission (CQC) additional powers to allow families to visit loved ones receiving care in residential and other settings.
The Government acknowledges the positive effect visiting has on the emotional wellbeing of all involved. To this end, it has launched a public consultation on how visiting can be mandated effectively and safely within health and care settings, including care homes.
Responses are encouraged from anyone involved in the health or care sector, whether through providing care, drawing on care, or as a friend or family member of someone who receives care. The consultation runs until 16 August 2023.
Contribute to the consultation here.
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Skills for Care Fully-Funded Leadership Dates Added Our partner, Flourish (formerly Grey Matter Learning), have asked us to share details of their upcoming Skills for Care Leadership Courses . See below for details. ********************************************************** We've added a range of new dates for our Skills for Care created leadership courses, Well Led , Lead to Succeed , and Leading Change Improving Care (LCIC) . All programmes are fully fundable using the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Support the development of your leadership skills in social care. Whether you’re a leader looking to develop your own skills or planning the development of future leaders in your organisation, our expert-led programmes can help you achieve that. Remember... over 90% of services rated good or outstanding for being well-led by the CQC were also rated good or outstanding overall! Together we can make care work. We’d love for you to join us on this journey. Register your interest here and get your first shift booking at no cost. Upcoming Leadership Programmes Leading Change Improving Care 📅 10/09/2025 – Register 📅 11/09/2025 – Register 📅 13/01/2026 – Register 📅 20/01/2026 – Register Well Led 📅 18/09/2025 – Register 📅 19/01/2026 – Register Lead to Succeed 📅 15/10/2025 – Register 📅 22/10/2025 – Register 📅 20/01/2026 – Register Workbook Resources updated for 2025!
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IHSCM Upcoming Events & Membership The IHSCM have the following events coming up which we have been asked to promote to our WMCA members. If you are not already a member with IHSCM, you can sign up for free membership here . You will need your individual IHSCM membership number in order to register for a free ticket for any of the training events listed below. The IHSCM have produced 2 short videos that may aid in generating interest in IHSCM membership and the sign up process. • You can watch a short video demonstration of the sign up process here • You can watch a video on some of the benefits of IHSCM membership here ******************************************************************* 
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