supporting the social care workforce in Wiltshire & Swindon
Wiltshire & Swindon Care Skills Partnership
Learning Exchange Network - LEN
Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?
Managers, owners, trainer managers of care provision in the voluntary, independent and private social care sector in Wiltshire and Swindon.  NB Please do not turn up without confirming your attendance  as spaces are limited.

What is it?
A meeting with a network opportunity with some free learning about topics you want to know more about.

How much does it cost?
Time Out for you.  Do note, that  we now have to charge £30 if you book and don’t turn up without at least 5 days notice, unless in a genuine emergency.

How long does it take?
We start registrations at 9 am  with coffee, tea and biscuit refreshments and often finish at about 2.30pm. Sometimes later if the topic is really interesting.

Is Lunch provided?
No, we all agreed to use the funds to pay for guest speakers.  There is a shop nearby or bring some sandwiches.  We do, however, still provide tea and coffee with biscuits.

Where is it held?
We have been fortunate to have the offer of a large hall from one of our members from SELF UNLIMITED.

Furlong Close,
Devizes,
SN10 2TQ

01380 725455‎

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Next Meeting:

Date:                   18th January 2012

Time:                   9.30am -  3.30 pm

Topic:                  Stress Management in the workplace

        Guest Speaker:  Jane Thomas  - Premier Life Skills (AM)
                                     Variety of therapists (PM)
Let Jane Tiley  know you are attending.  Book Here
In Wiltshire and Swindon, we have been meeting bi-monthly for the last two years. During this time we have learned and shared information on some of the examples listed below:
End of Life Care
Nutrition - MUST tool
Management Styles
Epilepsy
Delegation and Time Management
Team Building Techniques
Legal support in employment matters
Communication
CQC Outcomes
Refreshed common induction Standards
Workforce Development
Skills for Care updates
Grant Funding update
Do I need to join?
If you want to attend the meetings, we do need you need to complete an annual membership form.  We do have terms and conditions and it helps us to let you know what is going on.

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Newsletters
Topic
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May 2011
Refreshed Common Induction Standards
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March 2011
CQC Outcomes
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July 2010
Time Management - ish
Download  HERE
May 2010
Team Building Techniques
Download  HERE
March 2010
Managing Staffing Issues
Download  HERE