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• 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

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

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Who Should Attend?

• All social care providers, owners and care home managers

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

• 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

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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.

Save your place: https://tinyurl.com/3yycswxt

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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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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• 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

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• Practical actions you can start using straight away
• Free tools and resources
• Ideas to build a more supportive, resilient workplace

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KirCCA Funded IHSCM Leadership Course

KirCCA, in partnership with the Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM) are pleased to launch a new leadership development opportunity for KirCCA members - How to be a Compassionate & Effective Leader.

This practical programme is designed to strengthen leadership skills, support wellbeing, and provide tools that can be applied immediately within your service.

This is a two-part programme and both sessions must be completed in full to receive a completion certificate.

Part 1 – Online Session

Module 1: Why Compassionate Leadership Works

Date: 7th May 2026

Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Format: Online

Part 2 – In-Person Training Day

Modules include:

2. Self-compassion to support wellbeing

3. Compassionate Conflict

4. Strengths Based Leadership

Date: 14th May 2026

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Venue: Hollybank Trust, Roe Head, Far Common Rd, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ

This KirCCA funded programme focuses on developing confident, compassionate leaders who can effectively support their teams.

Places are limited therefore please ensure you are able to attend both sessions before booking. Please secure a space using the link below.

Booking Link IHSCM How to be a Compassionate and Effective Leader Workshop Tickets, Thursday, May 14 from 9:30 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite

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• Free Level 2 and Level 3 qualification training for care workers in West Yorkshire
• No cost to employer or learner
• Must be employed in a care role
• Aimed at those aged 19+
• For Level 3, this must be the learners’ first full Level 3 qualification
• For Level 2, the learner must be contracted to a salary less than £26,000
• Level 2 course lasts six months and the level 3 lasts 8 months.
• Unfortunately, the learner cannot be on a Skilled Worker Visa
• Must have lived in the UK for the last three years
• Flexible delivery with a mix of online sessions and in-person observations and discussions
• Choose a specialism to enhance the course. Choose from: Learning Disability, Dementia, Community Care, Mental Health, Elderly Residential.

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• 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.

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Everyday Excellence: Celebrating Adult Social Care Nursing

Tuesday 12 May 1.30 – 2.30 online

Hosted by the Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNACs), this event brings together nurses, leaders, and partners from across the system to recognise the vital role of adult social care nursing and explore what the future holds.

The event will include:

• A leadership panel exploring: What does skilled adult social care nursing look like today and how we build on that strength for the future

• A second panel featuring nurses across a wide range of settings sharing the reality of their work, the skills it takes, and why it matters.

This is a chance to celebrate the everyday excellence of adult social care nursing, connect with peers, and be part of shaping what comes next.

Book your free place via Eventbrite Everyday Excellence: Celebrating Adult Social Care Nursing Tickets, Tuesday 12 May  •  12:30 - 13:30 GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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Join us for a special virtual event celebrating Adult Social Care Nursing as part of International Nurses Day

Tuesday 12 May  •  13:30 - 14:30

This is more than just an event — it’s a chance to recognise the incredible impact of nurses across the sector, hear inspiring perspectives, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of adult social care.

Whether you’re in practice, leadership, education, or policy, this event offers valuable insights and inspiration for everyone working in adult social care nursing.

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Dementia UK research webinar series - Experience as Expertise

Dementia UK's research webinar series continues on Tuesday 12th May, 2-3.30pm, on the topic 'Experience as Expertise: Collaborative Research in Dementia'. You can find out more information and register via this link. Please note, this webinar series is delivered via Microsoft Teams.

For past recordings, including our most recent webinar in March on 'Children and young people with a parent with dementia', please visit our website.

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Free Webinar: Sponsor Licence Compliance for Care Providers

Avoiding Revocation in a Home Office Crackdown

Care providers across the country are facing unprecedented levels of Home Office scrutiny, with sponsor licence suspensions and revocations now at record highs. To help providers understand the risks and protect their ability to recruit and retain international staff, a free webinar is being delivered by a Yorkshire-based legal firm specialising in immigration and compliance.

📅 Date: Thursday 14 May

⏰ Time: 11:00–12:00

💻 Cost: Free

🔗 Booking and full details: Sponsor Licence Compliance for Care Providers: avoiding revocation in a Home Office crackdown - Truth Legal

What the webinar covers

This practical session is designed specifically for care providers who hold, or are seeking to protect, a sponsor licence. It will explore:

• The current Home Office enforcement landscape and why the care sector is under particular scrutiny
• Why sponsor licence revocations have reached record levels
• The growing number of compliance emails being sent to care providers, often linked to pay and reporting concerns
• How discrepancies between pay, hours worked, and Certificates of Sponsorship are being identified
• Common compliance risks in care settings, including sickness absence, reduced hours, unpaid leave, and failures to report changes correctly on the Sponsor Management System
• What information the Home Office typically requests during compliance checks – and common pitfalls that can unintentionally worsen the situation
• Practical steps providers can take now to strengthen compliance systems and reduce risk
• What to do if you receive a Home Office compliance email or face increased scrutiny

Who should attend?

This webinar will be particularly useful for:

• Care home and domiciliary care providers
• Directors, registered managers, HR leads, and compliance officers
• Any organisation currently sponsoring overseas care workers

Please share this opportunity widely within your networks so that as many providers as possible can benefit from this timely and important guidance.

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Review and republish your Data Security and Protection Toolkit

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• Melanie Weatherley, MBE – Chief Executive of Walnut Care at Home, Executive Chair at Lincolnshire Care Association, & Co Chair of the Care Association Alliance
• Louise Bestwick – Chief Executive of Bradford Care Association

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

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• Melanie Weatherley, MBE - Chief Executive of Walnut Care at Home, Executive Chair at Lincolnshire Care Association, & Co Chair of the Care Association Alliance
• Louise Bestwick - Chief Executive of Bradford Care Association

• Owners

• Registered Managers

• Nurses

• Senior Care Staff

• Administrators

• IT Professionals

• Quality & Compliance Leads

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OS Virtual Meeting: The Power of Language in Social Care

Thursday 21 May | 1.00–2.00pm

Join The Outstanding Society for an engaging virtual meeting exploring the power of language in social care and how the words we use every day can shape experiences, relationships and outcomes for people who draw on support.

Language is far more than communication—it influences culture, identity, dignity and trust. In social care settings, the way we describe people, situations and support can reinforce strengths, promote inclusion, or unintentionally create barriers. This interactive online session will shine a light on why language matters and how conscious, compassionate communication can make a real and meaningful difference.

Whether you work directly in social care, lead teams, influence policy, or simply want to deepen your understanding of person-centred practice, this hour-long virtual meeting offers a valuable opportunity to reflect, learn and connect. Attendees will explore practical examples of how language shapes care, share perspectives with peers from across the sector, and take away ideas they can apply in their own practice.

Hosted by The Outstanding Society, which brings together a growing community of care professionals and leaders, this session forms part of their ongoing programme of events focused on quality, leadership and continuous improvement in care.

Key details at a glance:

• Event: OS Virtual Meeting – The Power of Language in Social Care
• Date: Thursday 21 May
• Time: 1.00–2.00pm (GMT+1)
• Format: Online

Don’t miss this chance to pause, reflect and rediscover how powerful our words can be. Join the conversation and be part of shaping more thoughtful, respectful and person-centred social care.

Book here: OS Virtual Meeting - The Power of Language in Social Care Tickets, Thursday 21 May  •  13 - 14 GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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• What you can expect on the day
• Tips for giving clear, confident evidence
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

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Caldicott Guardian Learning Network

• 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

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

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• Practical actions you can start using straight away
• Free tools and resources
• Ideas to build a more supportive, resilient workplace

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Introduction to Safety Huddles. A virtual Masterclass for Mental Health Teams, Care Home Teams and Extra Care Housing Sectors

Thursday 17th September 2026 14:30 – 16:00 delivered via Teams

Our Introductory Masterclass provides an overview of HUSH safety huddles in the Mental Health, Care Home and Extra Care Housing sectors.

See attached image for more details.

To book email academy@yhia.nhs.uk

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