Events/Webinars

Calling all young carers – NHS England wants to hear from you! Led by young carers, for young carers.

NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, the Department of Education and a group of young carers are working together to improve the lives of young carers across England. We want to understand how schools and health services can work together to better support you, but right now we don’t know who all of the young carers are and not everyone is being supported. We can only make changes by hearing from you about what really matters, and about your experiences of being a young carer.

We are holding a series of online workshops, led by young carers, to hear your voices.

These will be held on:

16th December 2025         4pm – 5pm and 6pm – 7pm

17th December 2025         6pm – 7pm

6th January 2026               4pm – 5pm and 6pm – 7pm

The information we hear will be used to make changes to the lives of young carers across England.

Get involved, and book your space on a workshop by emailing the NHS England team at england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net

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The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is an online self-assessment tool to help adult social care providers in England to store and share information safely. It shows you what you need to do to keep people’s information safe, and to protect your business from the risk of a data breach or a cyber attack. It covers both paper and digital records. It also reassures everyone you work with that you are taking data security seriously, which in turn can open up access to NHSmail and shared records systems such as GP Connect and proxy access. Care providers must have an up-to-date DSPT in place to meet NHS contracts – and local authorities and CQC inspectors increasingly expect you to have it. Care providers should complete the toolkit at least once a year. It will cover how to:

• Register for the DSPT – including how to register if you have multiple services and sites
• Complete to Approaching Standards and Standards Met
• Publish your DSPT
• Access free, official support from the Better Security, Better Care programme.

For further information visit the DSPT pages on digitalcarehub.co.uk

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Workforce intelligence - Skills for Care

Join us for an overview of the ASC-WDS service

Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 10:30 – 11:30 | Online

The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set – known as ASC-WDS – is the online service where Skills for Care collects data from adult social care services about their workplaces. Join our webinar where we demonstrate how the free service works and its benefits, already being used by over 20,000 care providers.

⇨ Register now

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Carers Count-Supporting Employers to support Working Carers

Did you know that 1 in 7 people juggle work and caring responsibilities?  Behind every workforce challenge — burnout, absence, high turnover — there are often hidden carers trying to manage impossible loads.

Carers Count  and Cloverleaf Advocacy are working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and NHS WY Integrated Care Board as part of the Healthy Working Life Initiative   to raise awareness of carers in the workplace and promote more carer friendly working environments.

Supporting carers isn’t just about doing the right thing — it protects your business.

Retaining skilled people is far more cost-effective than replacing them.

Bookings are now open for our upcoming awareness session taking place on Teams in January. This short session is designed for employers who want to better identify, engage, support, and retain employees with caring responsibilities.  If you’re looking for simple, practical ways to support employees and improve retention and wellbeing at the same time—this session is for you.

Where and When?  Microsoft Teams, 15 January at 11.30am-12.00pm

Book your place here: Supporting Employers to Support their Team-Awareness Session

If you would like further information please get in touch-sharon.daley@cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk

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IHSCM Round Table: Sustainable Solutions for Systemic Challenges 15th January, 12:00 - 13:00, Microsoft Teams Join us to explore how sustainability in health and social care can be both practical and transformative, shaping resilient systems that care for people and the planet in our new Greener Care Series for 2026. The first round table examines the deeper systemic and organisational factors that shape the pace and success of sustainable transformation in health and social care. We’ll explore what “readiness” really looks like, how leaders can build confidence across teams, how to address eco‑anxiety and change fatigue, and how to reduce competition between specialties to create shared ownership of greener care. The discussion will also highlight opportunities for cross‑trust and cross‑sector collaboration.  Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, attendees will gain: ✅ A shared understanding of the system wide challenges shaping greener care ✅ Early identification of priority areas for action within their own organisations ✅ A strong foundation for deeper exploration in the upcoming sessions in this series Don’t miss out, register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-greener-care-series-tickets-1977489387992?aff=oddtdtcreator  

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Presenting Evidence to CQC That Tells Your Story

Hosted by: The Outstanding Society

Date: Thursday 15 January 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Online)

Want to make your next CQC inspection truly stand out? Join this free online event and learn how to present evidence that showcases the quality of your service and tells your story in the best possible way.

What you’ll gain from this session:

• Practical tips to move from Good to Outstanding
• How to structure and present evidence that reflects your strengths
• Confidence in demonstrating compliance and excellence during inspections

This interactive webinar will include a presentation and Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and boost your confidence ahead of your next inspection.

Don’t miss this opportunity to impress inspectors and highlight the great work you do!

👉 Register now: Presenting Evidence to the CQC That Tells Your Story Tickets, Thu 15 Jan 2026 at 13:00 | Eventbrite

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Hempsons Charity Law Webinar: The Role of the Company Secretary

Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026

Time: 10:30 – 11:30

Join Martyn Robinson from Hempsons’ specialist charities team for a practical and informative session designed for company secretaries of charities and not-for-profit organisations.

This free webinar will cover:

• Good governance and compliance – monitoring legal compliance, maintaining statutory registers, and making filings at Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Meeting and record keeping – board administration, circulating papers, preparing minutes, and supporting decision-making
• Supporting the board and trustees – assisting the chair, inducting new board members, monitoring board culture, and board evaluation
• Key changes to be aware of – including the Charity Governance Code and Companies House ID verification

Who should attend?

Company secretaries, finance officers, and finance trustees within charities and not-for-profit organisations.

How to register:

Click here to register for your free place. Once registered, you’ll receive full joining instructions.

If you have any questions or would like to submit questions in advance, please email: events@hempsons.co.uk

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Schwartz Round: Caring for Ourselves and Each Other Winter can bring a complicated mix of emotions, especially for those working in health and care. For some, this season offers moments of calm, reflection and comfort; for others, it can feel heavy, exhausting or isolating. The shorter days, colder weather and the ongoing pressures of supporting patients/service users, families and colleagues can quietly take their toll on our mood, motivation and wellbeing. Even those who usually feel resilient may notice their energy being stretched as the months go on. This Round provides a compassionate space for health and care staff to pause and reflect on how the winter months affect us - both in our working lives and in our personal worlds. It’s a chance to share experiences, listen to one another and explore how we care for ourselves and each other when things feel harder. Together, we’ll reflect on the small moments that sustain us during the darker months: the kindness we offer to patients/service users and colleagues, the conversations that help us feel understood, and the ways we nurture connection, hope and compassion - even on the coldest days. Join us as we reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and realities of caring for ourselves and others through the winter months. Open to all staff working or volunteering in Kirklees and Calderdale Health and Care Services and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Health and Care Services. What Are Schwartz Rounds? – A Summary Schwartz Rounds provide a confidential, safe space for health and care staff to come together and share the emotional and social aspects of their work. Unlike clinical discussions that focus on patient outcomes, Schwartz Rounds allow staff to explore the personal impact of their roles, fostering reflection, connection and support. Key Features of Schwartz Rounds: Storytelling and Reflection: A small panel shares real experiences related to a chosen theme, followed by an open discussion. Supportive and Non-Judgmental: No pressure to speak — attendees can simply listen. Cross-Disciplinary: Open to all staff, regardless of role or seniority. Benefits of Attending: ✔ Reduces Stress and Isolation – Helps staff process the emotional challenges of their work. ✔ Builds Compassion and Connection – Encourages understanding across teams. ✔ Supports Wellbeing and Resilience – Provides a space to pause, reflect and feel valued. Who Can Attend? Offering a unique opportunity to share, listen, and strengthen workplace culture in an environment of mutual respect and support, our Schwartz Rounds are open to all health and care staff and volunteers in Kirklees and Calderdale Health and Care Partnerships and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Health and Care Services -

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The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is an online self-assessment tool to help adult social care providers in England to store and share information safely. Because things change, you need to review and republish your toolkit every year so that it reflects your current data and cyber security arrangements. For example, you may have introduced new staff, data systems, technology or services – which in turn will impact on how you manage your information. This webinar is for care providers who have published before, and are reviewing and republishing their DSPT. It will cover what has changed within the Toolkit for 2024/25, as well as how to: • Login to your DSPT account • Review your DSPT – including what is different if you were previously published at Entry Level or Approaching Standards • Complete to at least Standards Met • Publish your DSPT standard • Access free, official support from the Better Security, Better Care programme.

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The West Yorkshire Financial Exploitation and Abuse Team (WYFEAT) are offering a comprehensive training session designed for professionals to address financial abuse and exploitation. This free, 75 minute session delves into how financial abuse is covered under The Care Act 2014 and provides practical measures to safeguard service users from scams and doorstep crime. The training includes real case studies from victims in West Yorkshire to illustrate the team's work and emphasizes the importance of changing the stigma associated with being scammed. Additionally, the session explains the role of WYFEAT, the referral process, and the support available to victims. Please click on the link to the date you would like to book:- Wednesday 5^th November – 10am         5 November 2025 Wednesday 21^st January – 10am            21 January 2026 Wednesday March 18^th – 10am              18 March 2026 This course is relevant for all staff, regardless of role or seniority. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and awareness to identify signs of financial exploitation and abuse from both a professional and personal perspective. Financial abuse can affect anyone, and understanding the warning signs is key to prevention and early intervention. The training will help staff recognise potential risks, respond appropriately, and be able to support those who may be vulnerable to scams or financial manipulation. Our online resource platform, Tri.x, also contains a wealth of information, videos and other training mediums and can be found here.

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Cyber threats are evolving — and so is the way they target care organisations. This jargon-free, practical session will demystify the concept of an “attack surface” and help you uncover the hidden risks that could be exposing your service to breaches. From the dark web to Shadow IT, we’ll explore how data flows across the internet’s layers, and what you can do to protect your assets, even the ones you didn’t know you had. Designed for both residential and domiciliary care providers, this session focuses on the real-world risks and responsibilities facing care organisations today. What You’ll Gain

• A clear understanding of what an “attack surface” is — and why it matters for care.
• Insight into asset discovery, including unmanaged devices, systems and supply chain vulnerabilities.
• A breakdown of the surface, deep and dark web — and how exposed data travels between them.
• Guidance on BYOD (bring your own device), AI usage, and Shadow IT risks.
• Practical advice on breach monitoring, remediation and continuous protection — aligned with NCSC guidance.

Access to downloadable resources tailored to care providers. Who Should Attend

• Registered Managers
• Responsible Individuals and Owners
• IT leads and Operations Managers
• Anyone responsible for data, risk or compliance within a care organisation

By joining this webinar you are consenting to for Digital Care Hub, Cyber Centre of Excellence and Care England to contact you about this webinar.

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Yorkshire & Humber Care Homes Support Network – Upcoming Workshop

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IHSCM Workshop: Adaptive Leadership in Challenging Times 22nd January, 12:00 - 13:30, Microsoft Teams We are excited to bring you a new Women in Leadership Development Programme for 2026 through a series of interactive online workshops! Join Right at Home’s Liz Young and Claire Skilton for the first dynamic 90‑minute workshop that blends lived experience, practical tools, and interactive activities to explore what adaptive leadership looks like in real-world health and social care settings. Building on their powerful session from the IHSCM Women in Leadership Conference, this expanded workshop offers deeper reflection, hands‑on learning, and opportunities to apply new insights directly to your leadership practice. Learning Outcomes By the end of this workshop, participants will: ✅ Understand adaptive leadership models and their relevance in health and social care. ✅ Gain strategies for leading effectively through uncertainty. ✅ Identify practical approaches to support and strengthen team resilience. ✅ Apply lessons from lived leadership experiences to their own practice. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-women-in-leadership-development-programme-tickets-1978267978778?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This is a recurring network meeting – We meet 12pm-1pm on the fourth Thursday, every other month.   This session aims to bring together a range of Caldicott Guardians to learn, share and explore the growing role of a Caldicott Guardian. CGs from both local authorities and care provider organisations are invited to join. The purpose is to provide support to all those across the care sector who have the Caldicott Guardian role as part of their jobs, offer a networking, sharing and learning space for them all as well as promote the role as best practice and the importance of having one/ access to one in social care services. To encourage and explore innovation in relation to the role and influence future ways of working. Principles of CG Networks & Collaboration

• Collaborate and cooperate, to strengthen the Caldicott Guardian’s role in data governance across social care
• Be open. Communicate openly about concerns, issues, or opportunities relating to Caldicott Guardians and information governance in social care.
• Learn, develop, and seek to achieve full potential. Share information, experience, materials, and skills to learn from each other and develop effective collaboration.
• Adopt a positive outlook. Behave in a positive, proactive, and timely manner.
• Keep the group up to date on data governance developments to Caldicott Guardians in the sector, feeding back key information and potential of new approaches/ practice

Who should attend? These sessions have been designed for Caldicott Guardians working in adult social care. This can include staff in care organisations who undertake the role of Caldicott Guardian or have a Caldicott function in their job role, for example:

• Owners
• Registered Managers
• Nurses
• Senior Care Staff
• Administrators
• IT Professionals
• Quality & Compliance Leads

The session is organised by Digital Care Hub and will be chaired by the National Care Forum.

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Countdown to the National Activity Conference 2026

The wait is nearly over. The National Activity Conference is just weeks away, and this year’s event promises to be one of the most inspiring yet. With the theme “The Year of Culture,” the conference will explore how creativity, identity, and connection can transform everyday care practice.

This is the only conference in the UK dedicated entirely to activity and engagement. It’s designed for professionals committed to enriching daily life for the individuals they support—making it an unmissable opportunity for anyone passionate about meaningful care.

Event Details:

📅 Friday 23 January 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 The Liner, Liverpool

💷 £69.99 | In person

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Book your place now and be part of a day that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection in care. Buy Tickets – NAPA Annual Activity Conference 2026: The Year of Culture – The Liner at Liverpool

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Dementia UK Research Webinar Series – Upcoming Session and Video Resources

Dementia UK’s research webinar series continues on Tuesday 27 January, 2:00–3:30 PM, with a session focused on “Distance Carers of People with Dementia.”

Distance carers are a growing population who play a vital role in supporting people living with dementia. Around 20% of all informal caregivers provide care from a geographic distance, many of whom are adult children supporting aging parents.

This webinar will explore:

• The current state of distance care for dementia in the UK and available support
• The experiences of distance carers supporting people living with dementia
• How Admiral Nurses work with distance carers

The session will feature expert speakers:

• Dr Tiffeny James, Research Fellow, University of Greenwich
• Dr Phil Joddrell, Research Fellow, Dementia UK
• Mandy Cheyne, Admiral Nurse, Dementia UK

Further details and registration are available via the official link here Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams. Please note that all future webinars in this series will now be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

For those who missed previous sessions, recordings are available on the Dementia UK website, including the most recent webinar from November on “Living Alone with Dementia.” Research and Publications webinar series - Dementia UK

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Cuckooing Awareness Training for Community Groups and Residents

The three Colne Valley Ward Councillors are inviting community groups and connected residents to attend a Cuckooing Awareness Training session aimed at helping protect vulnerable people in the local area.

Cuckooing occurs when criminals take over the homes of vulnerable individuals, often causing devastating impacts on their lives. This issue has been reported in towns and villages nearby, and learning to spot the signs can make a real difference in safeguarding those at risk.

Working in partnership with Kirklees Communities Service, the Colne Valley Ward Councillors are delivering a free awareness workshop for community groups and residents who regularly interact with vulnerable people and can help keep them safe.

Event Details:

📍 Broad Oak Bowling Club

📅 27 January

🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

To secure a place, attendees are asked to book via Eventbrite:

Book your ticket here Colne Valley Community Cuckooing Awareness Training Tickets, Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Employer Training Session When:  27 January, 11:00am–12:30pm Where: Online Designed for managers, HR teams, mental health first aiders and anyone supporting employee wellbeing, this session will give you the essential tools to:

• Understand legal obligations and carer rights
• Identify and support carers in your workforce
• Navigate discrimination risks
• Manage flexible working confidently

If you joined our awareness session this is your next step—but everyone is welcome. Booking link:  Employer Training Kirklees Looking forward to seeing you there.  If you think anybody else would benefit from taking part in the training, please pass this on to them.

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 IHSCM PowerHour: Bridging Homes & Health - The Vital Role of Housing Associations 27^th January, 13:00 - 14:00, Microsoft Teams We are delighted to announce the first session in our series of PowerHours that focus on How Neighbourhood Communities Can Work Together In Practice. With the 10 year plan being discussed across various platforms, we at the IHSCM want to bring every part of health and social care together to discuss potential challenges but also provide a real understanding of the opportunities and benefits of working more closely and collaboratively across the sector. The first session will focus on Housing Associations and their role within the eco system of Health and Social Care. Housing Associations are present across the UK so gaining a deep understanding of their role, why and how to work more closely with them, will undoubtedly benefit anyone working within health and social care. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights for building stronger, healthier neighbourhoods. Join us for the first PowerHour session and be part of the conversation shaping the future of health and social care. Reserve your place today and help drive positive change: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/powerhour-bridging-homes-health-the-vital-role-of-housing-associations-tickets-1978125661102?aff=oddtdtcreator

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IHSCM Future Proof Your Care Business Programme

IHSCM's Future Proof Your Care Business Programme is back for a 3rd time - If you are a care provider who would like business support that provides with you proven approaches, then this programme is not to be missed!

Would you like to know how to:

✅ Build resilience to ensure your business not only survives but thrives?

✅ Create a team that are both engaged and motivated?

✅ Increase your private customers using proven marketing strategies and a step-by-step process?

Then our member exclusive hashtag#PowerHour on 29th January at 12pm with Susan Jones BSc (Hons) Psychology 💚💙 MIHSCM is not to be missed!

Join us for an introduction to this fabulous programme - Register now: https://zurl.co/ZDVi2 👈👈

Remember KirCCA members can get IHSCM membership for free. For information contact caroline.booth@kircca.co.uk

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