Skills for Care update Laura Anthony, Locality Manager (SW London)

Free flu vaccinations for care staff in London Care workers are working with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, so it’s important that they help protect themselves and those receiving care and support against flu All care home staff (including catering and cleaning staff) and residents, domiciliary care workers and hospice workers in London are now entitled to a free flu jab at their local pharmacy www.londonflu.co.uk

Free event: ‘Keeping your staff’ – achieving low turnover and a stable workforce 28th November (10am – 3pm) at Skills for Care office near Euston It is estimated that it costs around £3.5k to recruit and induct a new care worker once manager time is taken into account. This event will look at ways to retain existing staff so as to reduce some of the recruitment pressures employers face To book a place(s) please e-mail laura.anthony@skillsforcare.org.uk

CQC regulations seminar - making your inspection count 1st February 2018 in London Will support services to understand, prepare for and implement the new CQC changes Delegates will be given access to an action planning tool to support inspection preparation Book your place at: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/events £90 for registered manager members; £100 for non-members

Stay connected… Laura Anthony 07890 514106 laura.anthony@skillsforcare.org.uk @sfc_LauraA www.skillsforcare.org.uk