What's New Bulletin 212 - 29 August 2024
This is edition 212 of the provider bulletin, containing information on guidance, procedures and new initiatives. Very urgent or high priority communications may still be issued on an ad hoc basis, but we will try to keep these to a minimum
1. REMINDER – Workshops on 4 September for care providers recently awarded the Home Support 2024 contract. (information for all providers holding the Home Support 2024 contract)
2. World Alzheimers Month – September 2024 (for the attention of all care providers)
3. Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (BSOL) Quality Team - web page (information for all Birmingham and Solihull care homes)
4. Birmingham Hospice training ~ upcoming courses and events (information for all care providers in Birmingham and Solihull)
5. REMINDER NHS BSOL Student Placement Information webinar 10 September 2024 12:30pm to 1:30pm (information for care homes with nursing in Birmingham and Solihull)
6. REMINDER :Birmingham and Solihull Nurses and Clinical Leads Network for Nurses working in social care 5 September 2024 (information for care homes with nursing in Birmingham and Solihull)
7. Support to Care Homes Training September 2024 see flyer (information for care homes in Birmingham and Solihull)
1. REMINDER – Workshops on 4 September, for care providers recently awarded the Home Support 2024 contract (information for all providers holding the Home Support 2024 contract)
We are arranging 2 Workshops on the 4 September 2024 for successful providers who have joined the Birmingham City Council’s Framework for Domiciliary/Home Support.
The 1st workshop in the morning will be from 10 am to midday. This is primarily for new providers who have not previously been on the Council’s Home Support Framework. The workshop will provide an opportunity for providers to be informed about how care provision is commissioned by the Council under the Home Support Framework. This will include the workings of the CareMatch Portal system and where Care Providers have been allocated their Geographical Areas across the City.
If you are a new care provider with no previous experience of working with Birmingham City Council, use the link below to attend the session:
First workshop for new providers - 4 September 2024 at 10:00am
Meeting ID: 375 004 529 556
Passcode: KiYVEn
Dial in by phone
+44 20 3794 0272,,776017234# United Kingdom, City of London
020 3794 0272,,776017234# United Kingdom (Toll-free)
Phone conference ID: 776 017 234#
The 2nd workshop session from 1:00pm to 3:00pm is for providers who have previously been on the Council’s Home Support Framework and therefore are familiar with how the care packages are allocated and how the care match System works.
If you are a previous Home Care Provider, use the link below to attend the session:
Second workshop – 4 September 2024 – 1:00pm for Providers who have had a previous contract
Meeting ID: 366 591 540 966
Passcode: erHs2h
Dial in by phone
+44 20 3794 0272,,978747951# United Kingdom, City of London
Phone conference ID: 978 747 951#
The Unsuccessful Provider Event will be held later on in the month. Do not attend any of the above sessions if you were unsuccessful in your application for the Home Support 2024 contract
2. World Alzheimers Month – September 2024 (for the attention of all care providers)
The theme for World Alzheimers Month 2024 is 'Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimers'. Throughout September, various events, activities, and initiatives will take place mark World Alzheimer's Month. The key aims of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia.
Further information about this subject has been circulated to providers. If you don’t have a copy, please email marketintelligence@birmingham.gov.uk
3. Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (BSOL) Quality Team - web page (information for all Birmingham and Solihull care homes)
BSOL ICB Quality Team Web Page
This web page includes useful information on;
- Clinical learning Alerts
- Quality support available
- How the team collaborate with partners
- Quality improvement resources
- Support for the social care work force.
- Best practice information
- Details of the Care Home App
If you would like more information about the BSOL Quality Team, email nhsbsolicb.qualitychc@nhs.net
4. Birmingham Hospice training: upcoming courses and events (information for all care providers in Birmingham and Solihull)
Courses Archive - Birmingham Hospice
- Palliative care Pathway - preparing for Winter Pressures
- Advance care planning
- Constipation
- Respect forms
- Medicine at End of Life
- Breathlessness
- Lasting Power of Attorney
education@birminghamhospice.org.uk
5. REMINDER NHS BSOL Student Placement Information webinar 10 September 2024 12:30pm to 1:30pm (information for care homes with nursing in Birmingham and Solihull)
NHS BSOL are looking for nursing homes with an interest in becoming placement providers for student nurses - contact Shelly Caines Healthcare & Nurse Associate Facilitator & Practice Educator email: shelly.caines@nhs.net or phone: 07774 822 934
6. REMINDER :Birmingham and Solihull Nurses and Clincal Leads Network for Nurses working in social care 5 September 2024 (information for care homes with nursing in Birmingham and Solihull)
The network is a unique platform that brings together nurses working in social care across Birmingham and Solihull, providing a valuable opportunity for nurses to connect, share ideas and knowledge, and receive support and guidance from peers.
In addition to providing a space for peer-to-peer support and best practice sharing, our forum offers both national and regional updates, ensuring nurses stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
The network also provides a platform for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), helping our members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise, and take their careers to the next level.
The date for the next virtual meeting is Thursday September 5 2024 and booking details can be found below:
Nurses and Clinical Leads Network (wmca.care)
7. Support to Care Homes Training September 2024 (information for care homes in Birmingham and Solihull)
Further information about this subject has been circulated to providers. To request a copy, email marketintelligence@birmingham.gov.uk
This includes details of the Support to Care Homes Team virtual training for all Care Home staff across Birmingham and Solihull Care homes
There are valuable informative training sessions this month on
- Management of Deterioration
- Infection prevention
- Pressure Ulcer prevention
- Falls
- Dementia awareness
The training will be hosted by the Solihull Support to Care homes Team and is open to all Care Home staff across Birmingham and Solihull care homes and joining details can be accessed via the BSol Healthzone Care Home App.
Further information about how to download the BSol Healthcare Care Home App has also been circulated to providers. To request a copy, email marketintelligence@birmingham.gov.uk
See the previous bulletin item 3 for further information about the App:
What's New Bulletin 184 - 15 February 2024 - Care services providers' bulletin (birmingham.gov.uk)