Dear customer, Are you ready for the upcoming changes to payroll matters for the tax year 2026‌‌‌ to‌‌‌ 2027? Join our live webinar and if you’ve got a question, pop it into the on-screen text box. Employers – what’s new for 2026‌‌‌ to‌‌‌ 2027? Register for this webinar to find out about what’s new for employers, during which we’ll be covering: • Income tax • National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance • expenses and benefits for employees • National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage • statutory payments • student loans Finally, don’t miss out! Subscribe to HMRC’s YouTube channel and you’ll be the first to know about our new videos. Yours faithfully HM Revenue and Customs

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As part of World Autism Acceptance Month and Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are pleased to invite health and social care professionals to attend our Autism Health Passport – Awareness Training sessions. These 90‑minute sessions will:

• Explore the importance of the Autistic Society’s Health Passport in supporting autistic people when accessing hospital and health services
• Discuss what information is helpful to include in a health passport
• Signpost where individuals and professionals can access support to complete and use health passports effectively

Session dates (choose one):

• Monday 16 March 2026, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
• Thursday 26 March 2026, 11.00am – 12.30pm
• Thursday 2 April 2026, 10.00am – 11.30am

Facilitators: Rebecca Powell‑Wood, Learning Disability and Autism Professional Lead Keeley Rowley, Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS) The training is open to all health and social care professionals and family carers. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact echo@hospicesheffield.co.uk. Please feel free to share this invitation widely across your teams and networks.

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HEMPSONS WEBINAR CQC – where are we now, where are we going, and how do I best prepare my service? - Care England – 7 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm In this session, Hempsons Head of Social Care, Philippa Doyle, will highlight the current position with CQC, what the proposed changes will look like, how they will impact providers and most importantly, how providers can continue to gather evidence to demonstrate to CQC the good work they are delivering. Whatever format inspections take in the future, compliance with the regulations is the cornerstone of delivering good care and securing a good rating and developing business as usual evidence gathering practices will stand every service in good stead to drive improvement. Find out more and register.

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Domestic Abuse - Free training opportunity 4 day training programme which will run in April, June and November.   All details on dates and how to book are on the attached leaflet together with Helen’s contact details Please be aware that this is the agreed model to be used across the three Boards—Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board, Safeguarding Children Partnership, and Communities Board—to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach across the partnership. Participants are expected to attend all four days of the course, as places are in high demand.   It is understood that cancellations can sometimes be unavoidable; however, late cancellations or non‑attendance can prevent others from taking up a place.  If you do need to cancel, please let the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership booking system know as early as possible. The training is suitable for any professional who may encounter domestic abuse victims/survivors including children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse in their day-to-day work. Although the training takes a child‑centred approach, the skills, knowledge, and resources provided are relevant and applicable across all domestic abuse situations and dynamics. To book a place on the free 4-day              Kirklees.event-booking.org.uk  IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note* This is a 4-day course All 4 days must be completed. 4-day Core Training All sessions are 9:30am – 4:00pm April 2026 Mon 13^th Tues 14^TH Mon 20^th Tues 21^st  Room B16 Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield HD2 5JP --------------------------------- July 2026 Thurs 23^rd, Fri 24^th, Thurs 30^th Fri 31^st Room B16 Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield HD2 5JP ------------------------------------- November 2026 Mon 2^nd, Tues 3^rd, Mon 9^th Tues 10^th Room B16 Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield HD2 5JP --------------------------------------- January 2027 Thurs 21^st, Fri 22^nd, Thurs 28^th and Fri 29^th  Room B16 Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield HD2 5JP

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Yorkshire & the Humber Care Home Support Network Thursday 16th April 1300 - 1530 delivered via Teams The Y&H Care Home Support Network offers a space for colleagues working across health and care to come together to: • share best practice • share insights from working with care homes and other social care settings • learn about research and innovation • connect with colleagues across the region At the next meeting, we will cover the following topics; • We are delighted to welcome Dr Anna Folwell from City Health Partnership who will introduce a new tool to support management of falls that has been tested across Hull & East Riding. • We will provide an update on our palliative and end of life care project. • There will be the regular ‘Ask the Network’ session where you can bring any questions/queries/ prompts for discussion If you have any work you would like to share with the network at future meetings, please contact Lizzie at Elizabeth.Sweeting@yhia.nhs.uk

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Join employment law specialist Nicole Johnson, for a business immigration update for social care providers and care home mangers on 16 April. During this hour-long free webinar Nicole will look at the recent changes to the Home Office rules and legislation affecting business immigration; and discuss the impact of these changes in the social care setting.

Who Should Attend?

• All social care providers, owners and care home managers

If you have any questions regarding this webinar then please email us: events@hempsons.co.uk

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IHSCM PowerHour: Housing Associations & their impact on Neighbourhood Health 16^th April, 11am-12pm, Microsoft Teams  In the first of our series on Neighbourhood Health, we are delving into the world of Housing Associations and the critical role they play across communities within the UK 🏘️ This session will explore how housing associations create thriving communities that actively foster health and wellbeing through strengths-based approaches. Rather than focusing solely on needs and deficits, this session will highlight how identifying and mobilising the assets, talents and relationships already present within communities can transform outcomes for individuals and services alike 🤝 Grounded in practical experience we are delighted to welcome Keiron Montague from Trivallis Housing — which manages over 10,500 homes across South Wales and Anthony Morrow from Sanctuary – established for over 50 years, who provide housing and care in England and Scotland to more than a quarter of a million people. This session will showcase how asset-based principles are being applied in real-world settings. ✅ Attendees will gain insight into how housing providers, social care leaders and community partners can work alongside residents to build resilient, connected neighbourhoods where people and communities flourish. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how leading housing associations are transforming neighbourhoods into vibrant, healthy communities - join us to be inspired by real-world strategies for improving Neighbourhood Health Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-powerhour-housing-associations-their-impact-on-neighbourhood-health-tickets-1984768167016?aff=oddtdtcreator

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IHSCM Women in Leadership Development Programme - Inclusive Leadership Practices 16^th April, 12-1.30pm, Microsoft Teams This workshop is designed to be a practical, hands‑on workshop to strengthen inclusive leadership, reduce bias, and build equitable team cultures. Over a highly interactive 90‑minute session, you'll see policies and practices through an inclusion lens, participate in practical exercises using real‑world inclusive leadership scenarios, be introduced to action‑planning activities to help you embed changes immediately, and hear best‑practice insights drawn from Nicki Bramford’s leadership and HR experience. 🌟 Learning Outcomes This workshop will help you: ➡️ Strengthen team culture and psychological safety. ➡️ Improve fairness, transparency, and decision‑making. ➡️ Build confidence in addressing bias and inequity. ➡️ Leave with clear, actionable steps you can implement straight away. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-women-in-leadership-development-programme-tickets-1978267978778?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Domestic Abuse and Dementia Webinar: South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Kirklees Council

Friday 17 April, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm -MS Teams

Co‑produced and led by the specialists from the Community mental health team, Admiral nursing team and the Domestic abuse project team within the local authority.

This webinar explores the intersection of Dementia and Domestic abuse, highlighting the unique risks, barriers to disclosure, and support needs of people affected.

It brings together lived experience through case studies and professional expertise to support professionals to recognise risk indicators, respond appropriately, and strengthen multi‑agency working to better protect and support those affected.

To book: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams​

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ECHO NHS Screening Awareness Training dates for 2026.

Monday 20 April 2026 – 1.00pm to 2.30pmTo book a place pleas follow the link below: Login - Checkout

This 90-minute online session aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the five key NHS screening programmes:

• Bowel Cancer Screening
• Breast Cancer Screening
• Cervical Cancer Screening
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
• Diabetic Eye Screening

The session will highlight the importance of each programme and help participants identify opportunities to support reducing inequalities in screening uptake.

This training is open to all staff, family members, and carers across all care service areas.

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Prompting for Success - Aligning organisational workflows with AI outputs A live, demo‑led session on how to design better prompts by aligning them with your organisation’s workflows to achieve clearer, more efficient AI outputs.

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The Mental Health Act 2025: What Social Care Providers Need to Know Now

The biggest reform to mental health law in over 40 years is underway. Are you ready for what it means in practice?

The Mental Health Act 2025 is not a technical update. It is a structural shift in how mental health law will operate across England and Wales and social care will feel the impact. With Royal Assent granted in December 2025 and phased implementation beginning, the direction of travel is now clear:

• Fewer hospital detentions
• Greater complexity of need in the community
• Stronger legal duties around care planning
• Increased emphasis on autonomy and advance decision-making
• A more assertive, rights-based framework

For adult social care providers, this is not distant policy. It is a strategic and operational issue that requires early preparation. Join Anita Rao, Partner at Hempsons LLP, for a practical, no-nonsense webinar and live Q&A exploring what the Act will mean for your organisation and what you should be thinking about now.

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Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Is your Business Continuity Plan battle ready? We’ll show you the cyber and data essentials you can’t afford to miss.

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Employment Rights Act - Probation periods webinar

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to reshape how employers manage probation periods. New changes will impact dismissal processes, employee protections and how you manage people overall.

As scrutiny increases under the new regulatory landscape - including the introduction of the Fair Work Agency - employers need to make sure probation processes are fair, consistent and legally robust.

To help, our Partner Citation is hosting a FREE webinar on probation periods under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this practical session, their associate speaker, Flora Neville, will explain what’s changing and how employers can make their probation periods more effective.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3yycswxt

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How probation periods interact with upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms

• What employers can and can’t do during probation

• Best practice for reviews, extensions and dismissals

• Steps employers should take now to futureproof their processes

Getting probation periods wrong can lead to costly disputes, tribunal claims and reputational damage. Getting them right provides clarity, confidence and stronger workforce management from day one.

Join Citation for practical guidance to help you manage probation periods with confidence in 2026 and beyond.

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Citation’s HR and Employment Law experts support thousands of UK businesses to stay compliant, reduce risk, and save time so you can focus on running your business confidently. Call 0345 844 1111 or click here to learn more. Don’t forget to mention ‘Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association’ to access your preferential rates!

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Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Top Tips In this stripped down session, we will review new version 8 questions and give you some expert advice on managing your account and answering questions that providers often struggle with.

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Cyber Security - Adversarial Thinking with Cyber Sam See through a hacker’s eyes. Understand how cyber criminals strike—and how to block their next move.

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Digital Marketing Made Simple: How to Build Trust & Stand Out This webinar will show how simple marketing and social media can help care providers build trust, connect with communities, and attract new enquiries through sharing practical tips and real examples.

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Join our next CMM Insight Webinar  The future of adult social care regulation Tuesday 28th April, 1pm to 2.30pm

 

Join Liz Jones, NCF alongside Chris Badger, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and expert guests for a discussion about the future of social care regulation.

 

NCF's Policy, Projects and Research Officer Honor Westlake, will also be on hand to provide some context from NCF's ongoing work with the CQC

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Join Chris Badger, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care at the Care Quality Commission, as he shares insight into the direction of regulation and what it means for providers. Chaired by Liz Jones (Deputy CEO & Policy Director at the National Care Forum), the session will bring together key voices including Rowena Marshall and Amanda Hampson to explore what’s next for the sector. 🗓 Tuesday 28th April ⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm 🎟 Free to attend Expect expert perspectives, practical insight, and the opportunity to stay ahead of regulatory change.

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The Health + AI Tech Show The Health + AI Tech Show is the UK’s first national, experience-led forum for applied AI in healthcare and life sciences. Taking place in London on 29 April 2026, it brings together NHS leaders, regulators, pharma, biotech and technology teams working at the frontline of real adoption (not pilots and promises). Across three summits covering Clinical AI & Diagnostics, Genomics, Biotech & Drug Discovery, and AI in Health & Hospital Operations, the agenda focuses on what’s live, what’s scaling and what’s failing fast. Alongside hands on LAB Clinics, Creative LDN: Health Edition adds a human dimension including voices such as Adam Kay, comedian & author of ‘This Is Going to Hurt’.  Reminding leaders that healthcare transformation is as much about people as technology.

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The Yorkshire & Humber Association of Neurological Organisations (YHANO)

YHANO are running a free Neurological Education Day at Weetwood Hall in Leeds on Wednesday 29 April.

This event is aimed at health care professionals, social care professionals, managers, and commissioners. This will be an opportunity to learn more about a range of neuro conditions through presentations and workshops. There will also be plenty of time to network throughout the day. You can read more about the day and book your place via this link: YHANO Neurological Education Day 2026 - Health & Social Care Practitioners Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 29 from 9 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite

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Date: Thursday 30th April 2026, 14.30 – 16.00 Delivery platform: This training will be delivered via Teams. Registration: To book a place, please email: Academy@yhia.nhs.uk Limited funded places on this masterclass are available to people employed within a health or social care organisation. If you are not based in a health or social care organisation, fees may apply. Please get in touch via email: Academy@yhia.nhs.uk. In this Masterclass, we will introduce you to:

• The evidence-base behind our safety huddles
• How we started / early testing
• What does a HUSH safety huddle look like?
• The basic principles of a HUSH safety huddle
• The impact that safety huddles have had on teams and the impact on some of the harms

This Masterclass will be delivered virtually in one 1.5 hour session by our safety huddles’ experts: Dr Ali Cracknell Consultant in Medicine for Older People and Associate Medical Director for Quality Improvement, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Ali led the Health Foundation Scaling up Improvement Grant: Huddle Up for Safer Healthcare with over 150 frontline lines. She has a passion for patient safety and in 2014 was named as one of the HSJ Top Innovators in Healthcare. Dr Anna Winfield Specialist in Elderly Medicine and Quality Improvement, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Anna supports the Improvement Academy to spread HUSH safety huddles and to deliver Quality Improvement training. She has delivered many successful frontline QI projects including reducing avoidable deterioration, falls and pressure ulcers.

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