July 2009

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Nurses working in Care Management

Occasional special interest network meeting with Royal College of Nursing.

Domiciliary Care Providers Network

A meeting held 3-4 times a year incorporating Workforce Development and the business development consultation linked to Home Based Care sub group of Provider network. Open to all Domiciliary Care Providers.
Notes of meetings and presentations are available in downloads section.

Learning Disability Providers Network

A meeting held 4-6 times a year with a special focus on needs of Learning Disabilities Providers. Open to all Surrey LD Social Care Providers. SCA Network an opportunity to network, share ideas and discuss issues, including workforce development and funding affecting the Learning Disability sector.

The Provider Network

This meets regularly (usually quarterly) with the Local Authority to discuss issues that are pertinent to the whole of the sector. This forum is where discussions around fee levels, the Concordat and the Alliance are held.

Trainers Network

A meeting open to all Training Managers, Proprietors or Managers with responsibility for training within Care Organisations. Giving those with a lead role in training the opportunity to network, share ideas and hear of the latest funding and training opportunities. A network, which has grown considerably over the last few years, and continues to be a huge success! Meets usually from 1 – 3 pm every 2 – 3 months.
Notes of meetings and presentations are available in downloads section

Useful Links

Skills for Care Nationally
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/

Childrens Workforce Development Council
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/

Skills for Care London
http://www.skillsforcarelondon.org.uk

Social Care Institute for Excellence
www.scie.org.uk/

General Social Care Council
http://www.gscc.org.uk/

Bulletins & Circulars

Here you find information from both regional and national Skills for Care as circulated

Social Work Development in National Organisations National Organisations Network Launch 3oth September

Social Work Development in National Organisations
National Organisations Network Launch 3oth September