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

Guide to improvement Our ‘Guide to improvement’ explains how to identify, plan and implement improvements across your service, to ensure it meets CQC’s fundamental standards. This will help you to improve the quality of care and support you provide, and your CQC rating.

Guide to Safe Staffing Ensure you have the right number of the right staff to meet the needs of your service. Safe staffing levels Safe recruitment practices Safe and competent staff www.skillsforcare.org.uk/safestaffing

New e-learning modules for leaders and managers Skills for Care has launched four new online learning modules to help frontline leaders and managers develop their knowledge and skills Topics covered: Governance & Regulatory Processes; Communication; Relationships & Partnerships; Professional Development Cost is £15 per module Find out more and sign-up at: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/mis

Stay in touch SIGN UP for fortnightly e-news: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/register Laura Anthony E: laura.anthony@skillsforcare.org.uk Telephone: 07890 514106