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Join us for Mouthcare Matters: Practical Prevention in Daily Care

24 February 2026
10:00–11:30 (1.5 hrs)
Free Zoom webinar

 Join us for a practical training session focused on mouthcare as a vital part of everyday care and prevention. This event is being run in partnership with SW Regional NHSE dental leads and NICE colleagues who will be providing their expertise and guidance.  You’ll learn how good mouthcare can help reduce risks such as:

  • Highlight the importance of effective mouthcare in reducing and preventing wider health risks 

  • Position mouthcare within the wider NHS prevention and health promotion agenda.

  • Provide practical training on how to deliver and promote good mouthcare.

  • Introduce and signpost relevant NICE oral health guidance and supporting resources.

  • Improve overall wellbeing.

Featuring speakers from:

  • South West NHSE Regional Dental Team

  • NICE (Regional Representative)

Ideal for anyone supporting people in care homes, supported living, or the community.

Register now to secure your place!

Mouthcare Matters: Practical Prevention in Daily Care

Join us for Care Workforce Pathway: Shaping tomorrow, together!

  • Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026

  • Time: 14:00 – 16:00

  • Location: Online (free event)

This interactive online event will showcase progress on the Care Workforce Pathway and how it’s helping to shape the future of adult social care.

Expect:

  • Updates on the Care Workforce Pathway

  • Real examples from organisations already using it

  • Insight into future developments and new role categories

  • Tools and resources to support implementation

Let’s work together to strengthen career pathways, support workforce development, and improve recruitment and retention across adult social care.

This session is ideal for providers, managers, HR & L&D leads, commissioners and sector partners.

Reserve your spot today!  Care Workforce Pathway: Shaping tomorrow, together

Join us for the Southwest Adult Social Care Skills Summit!

  • Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026

  • Time: 10:00 – 15:30

  • Location: Taunton

This in-person event brings together key stakeholders across the Adult Social Care (ASC) skills system for strategic engagement and collaboration.

Expect:

  • Insight into the Care Workforce Pathway

  • Exploration of Care Academy models

  • Interactive workshops & networking opportunities

Let’s work together to identify skills gaps, share best practices, and co-create solutions for a stronger, more coordinated ASC system.

 This session is ideal for strategic stakeholders across the ASC skills system.

 Reserve your spot today: South West Adult Social Care skills summit

 
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