Weekly Digest Newsletter
Access our back catalogue of weekly digest email updates at any time. Catch-up on the latest news and social care updates, including notifications from Care England and the Care Association Alliance.
12th July 2023 - On The Horizon #161 (Including the latest updates from the NCF, CQC and Care England. You can also find the latest on international recruitment, a reminder about the National Capacity Tracker and updates from IPC&M, RWK and more).
5th July 2023 - On The Horizon #160 (Including the latest updates from the NCF, NICE and Digital Social Care. You'll also find the latest policy updates from Care England, the launch of the NHS & Care Volunteer Responder Programme, and an update from Milsted Langdon).
28th June 2023 - On The Horizon #159 (Including the latest updates from the DHSC and Care England, information regarding changes to employment laws, a free HR support advice line and events celebrating Care Home Open Week 2023).
21st June 2023 - On The Horizon #158 (Including the latest DHSC and Care England, alongside a host of free events aimed and social care providers).
15th June 2023 - On The Horizon #157 (Including the latest from CQC, NCF's Fabian Society Report, and the Department of Health & Social Care, alongside summer advice for your members).
7th June 2023 - On The Horizon #156 (Including the latest from Care England on policy updates, the National Housing Federation's statement on the closure of two Energy Schemes, NICE news and updates, the latest from the CQC and events in Somerset and Bath).
31st May 2023 - On The Horizon #155 (Including multiple free events and webinars around technology usage, behavioural support and health in the workplace. We also mention our Cyber Security support offered).
25th May 2023 - On The Horizon #154 (Including free digital resources for managing sickness related absences from our Commercial Partner, Citation, a guide to intercultural dementia from the NHS and events around DBS and Carers Week).
18th May 2023 - On The Horizon #153 (Including the latest news from CQC, a summary of reports from the SW Leadership Academy, an introduction to our new Commercial Partners and Sponsors, and a wealth of events and workshops from the Bristol Wellbeing College).
11th May 2023 - On The Horizon #152 (Including the latest news from CQC, a statement from the Nursing & Midwifery Council, PAMMS update and an exhibition on dementia).
3rd May 2023 - On The Horizon #151 (Including the latest news from CQC, a National Capacity Tracker reminder a befriending alliance volunteer recruitment event, a webinar on ADHD, and much more).
27th April 2023 - On The Horizon #150 (updates include a downloadable National Emergency Alert Toolkit, a jobs fair in Weston Super Mare, details of dementia safeguarding scheme and a final reminder to submit your nominations for the Care Awards 2023).
20th April 2023 - On The Horizon #149 (Updates include a reminder about the International Recruitment Survey, insight from our commercial partners, and fully-funded training opportunities available to you as CSW members).
12th April 2023 - On The Horizon #148 (Updates include information on the Covid19 Spring booster update, a reminder to submit and publish your Data Security Protection Toolkit before 30th June, and a number of free events and workshops available as part of your CSW membership).
5th April 2023 - On The Horizon #147 (See the latest Covid19 guidance, updates from the government, CQC, and Care England).
22nd March 2023 - On The Horizon #146 (See the latest updates on CQC Executive Team, Free Bitesize Training, Refugee workshop to diversify the workforce, Mouth Care, and Fully Funded Leadership & Management Training).
15th March 2023 - On The Horizon #145 (See the latest updates on Industrial Industrial Action, upcoming recruitment webinars and events, and a survey about international recruitment).
8th March 2023 - On The Horizon #144 (Happy International Women's Day! We hope this email finds you well. Please find our curated summary of this week's social care news. See the latest from the NCF, this month's edition from Nourish, the latest updates on the Spring Booster announcement and details of 3 FREE new courses from the Institute of Health and Social Care).
2nd March 2023 - On The Horizon #143 (Read our 2023 market sustainability report, a critical report that will aid you in funding negotiations. See the latest from the NCF, a selection of recruitment events and the chance to submit your nominations this month for the BBC Make a Difference Awards. We also have details of fully funded leadership and management training as well as the latest from NICE and the BNSSG's 96th update).
22nd February 2023 - On The Horizon #142 (Read our 2023 market sustainability report, a critical report that will aid you in funding negotiations. See the latest from the NCF, HR tools for small businesses and action required for vaccination awards).
15th February 2023 - On The Horizon #141 (this issue is packed full of insight and events. Learn about the latest training and webinars online and in person. Read the latest updates on capacity trackers and important updates on employment law as well as how to negotiate on care home fee rates).
8th February 2023 - On The Horizon #140 (this issue is packed full of insight and events. Read the latest on industrial action, how to avoid fines from the HSE and lots of other events and resources for you and your teams).
1st February 2023 - On The Horizon #139 (this issue features the 95th update from BNSSG with key information for care providers. BNSSG are also providing training opportunities with support worker and social care training. Digital Social Care shares some fascinating insights on AI and is hosting a number of digital masterclasses. The NHS are running bite-size sessions for nurses in the community and you can learn about how healthcare businesses can maximise revenue from their property).
25th January 2023 - On The Horizon #138 (this issue features a new community day centre open to service users in Bristol. We've got webinars and leadership training for inspiring young people and leaders. Resources for recruitment and managing sickness alongside an exciting acquisition opportunity and the latest from the national care forum members briefing).
18th January 2023 - On The Horizon #137 (this issue features updates from CQC on 'improvement inspections'. Read the good news from DHSC on free PPE extensions. We've got a new commercial partner that we're excited to share details of. All of this is alongside the usual dates for your diaries, key policy updates and training workshops, in-person and online).
11th January 2023 - On The Horizon #136 (this issue features updates from The Energy Networks Association on how best to prepare for potential power cuts. There's key information on preparing settings for winter and being energy aware. Important updates regarding Making Tax Digital, social care apprenticeships and the Fair Cost of Care).
4th January 2023 - On The Horizon #135 (this issue features updates from BNSSG on reducing the pressures on our hospitals and Bristol City Council shares three initiatives on safe discharges).
23rd December 2023 - On The Horizon #134 (featuring updates on face mask usage across settings, access to online and in-person events, and useful information on the latest industrial action).
14th December 2022 - On The Horizon #133 (featuring key partner content alongside a press release from Care England. We also dive into key communications to share with teams and a free toolkit on business continuity planning).
7th December 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #132 (featuring our Registered Managers Network, information on digital inclusion, how Amazon's 'Alexa' can connect residents and employees and a comprehensive guide on employers' rights and responsibilities).
30th November 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #131 (featuring the BNSSG levy for nursing apprenticeships, in-person events spanning the cost of living to strength-based approach workshops and an overview of last week’s Great British Care Awards).
23rd November 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #130 (featuring the Autumn fiscal statement, resources on workplace wellbeing, a variety of free online workshops and a guide on avoiding cyber crime this Black Friday).
17th November 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #129 (featuring our meeting notes with CQC, Care England's press release 'The economy needs a healthy care sector', a variety of free online and in-person workshops, and details of adult social care update this month).
9th November 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #128 (featuring a Digital Social Care cyber security breach with support on how to avoid this happening to you, a variety of online and in-person events from our partners, and a stakeholder resource on the Down Syndrome Act).
2nd November 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #127 (featuring the IHSCM event guide, BNSSG Covid-19 film and an update from the National Care Forum).
26th October 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #126 (featuring the State of Care 2021/22 report, funded leadership coaching and mini budget analysis).
19th October 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #125 (including the latest sector report from Skills for Care, CSW BBC Radio Bristols discussion, and a suite of age-friendly workshops for care providers).
12th October 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #124 (including cyber security month (October), updates on asymptomatic testing, and the latest free training opportunities for you and your staff).
5th October 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #123 (including the launch of BNSSG's new flu and Covid-19 Booster Scheme, free Microsoft training, and a 2022 fiscal statement from Milsted Langdon).
22nd September 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #122 (including a final call for Care Awards 2022 Gala tickets and meal choices, Social Care Nurse Conference 2022, and the latest Covid-19 updates and guidance as we move into the Autumn).
14th September 2022 - On The Horizon - Essential Comms Only (including an announcement from the PM on support with energy costs and gentle reminders about upcoming events).
7th September 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #120 (including the latest updates on pausing asymptomatic testing, a CPA survey to understand the effect of energy increase, an introduction to T-levels, and support with domestic and international recruitment).
1st September 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #119 (including the latest updates on pausing asymptomatic testing, support with energy prices, capacity tracker news, and a raft of events to support you and your staff).
24th August 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #118 (including final information on iPad project closure, support for Registered Nurses, dementia training videos, and resources to support employee wellbeing).
17th August 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #117 (including a request for feedback on the cost of living increases, an update on the Autumn booster, a question about meds supply, and upcoming webinars to support recruitment and other key challenges).
10th August 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #116 (including information around the data collection requirements, a new report about mouth care, and the latest support around data security and cybercrime).
3rd August 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #115 (including information around the Autumn Booster campaign, newly published integrated care documents, and an update to the NHS Digital Drop-In Sessions).
27th July 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #114 (including all the latest covid-19 guidance an update to safeguarding referrals, and a number of digital social care events in August).
13th July 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #113 (including all the latest guidance on the fair cost of care exercise, a first look at our activities and culinary-focused August #monthlyworkshop, a self-neglect survey for care providers and a free guide to managing heat stress in the workplace).
6th July 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #112 (including a GDPR refresher webinar from RWK Goodman tomorrow, a new bitesize guide to overseas recruitment, and a reminder about our monthly workshop with lots of practical updates next week).
29th June 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #111 (including top tips for preventing employee burnout, a vacancy at CSW and the Government's response to 'Coronavirus: lessons learned to date' report).
22nd June 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #110 (including the latest policy updates and stakeholder news, a brief note about asymptomatic testing, and a reminder to have your voice heard in the government cost of care process).
15th June 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #109 (including the latest Messenger Review, the opportunity for a free energy health check with Zenergi, and the latest info on the fair cost of care exercise).
8th June 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #108 (including the latest policy updates this week, development of relationships and diabetes training courses, and a reminder to book your tickets for the Care Awards Gala Dinner - our Earlybird discount expires 31st July).
2nd June 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #107 (including financial wellbeing webinars, a free guide on how to manage holiday leave, FAQs about the iPad closedown and #CaringTogether with Towergate Insurance).
26th May 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #106 (including a final reminder to register your tickets for the Care Conference 2022 in June (268 people have currently registered to attend with 18 exhibitors, it's shaping up to be a busy day!), new liberty protection webinars and new have guides uploaded to the members' area).
18th May 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #105 (including a final reminder to register your tickets for the Care Conference 2022 in June (251 tickets have been booked and we are getting close to capacity), the latest events and support from CSW and wider partners and new guides added to the 'members section' on absence and long-term sickness management).
11th May 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #104 (including our upcoming digital transformation workshop, the announcement of our Care Awards finalists(!) (congratulations!!), and our annual Cost Pressures and Service Costings Considerations Reports for 2022).
4th May 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #103 (including a the latest Covid-19 policy guidance, an overview of ASC charging reforms and a reminder that only a few conference tickets remain available for June - so book now to avoid disappointment).
27th April 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #102 (including a recording of the CoProduce Care Livestream with Gillian Keegan, top tips on hybrid working, and the next CSW workshop on 17th May to support digital transformation processes, cloud accounting, and how to improve efficiency with good IT).
20th April - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #101 (including #CelebratingSocialCare month, UKHSA guidance, and the next CSW workshop on 17th May to help you with Care Records, Financial Management & Workplace IT).
13th April - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #100 (including a Channel 4 interview from Melanie Weatherley, details of a livestream from Gillian Keegan, and a free guide in response to stress awareness month).
6th April - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #99 (including updates on the Social Care Levy announcement, information from CQC on employing refugees from Ukraine, and a host of events this Spring).
30th March - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #98 (including government and policy updates on living with Covid, data security and protection resources, insights from commercial partners on tax and tech, as well as a final reminder about our next member's workshop on 5th April).
23rd March - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #97 (including updates on key policies, our next monthly workshop on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Liberty Protection Safeguards consultation announcement).
16th March - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #96 (including updates on key policies, new templates and guides added to the 'members area' of the CSW website, a new integration from CSW commercial partner Nourish Care, and a reminder to submit your Care Awards 2022 nominations this week).
9th March - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #95 (including updates on key policies, a new Skills for Care leadership programme that can be fully funded by the Workforce Development Fund, and a reminder to submit your Care Awards 2022 nominations this week).
3rd March 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #94 (including updates on vaccination regulations, the new online PPE system, CQC's future regulatory model, and cyber security alerts).
23rd February 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #93 (including a summary of the government Living with Covid Plan, an opportunity to join a 1-2-1 Q&A with Gillian Keegan, and a reminder of upcoming webinars and workshops with the latest industry insights).
16th February 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #92 (including our upcoming workshop on Establishing Wellbeing for Social Care Workers, cyber security updates, mandatory vaccination guidance and new partner offers available to all CSW members).
9th February 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #91 (including the need to know information surrounding mandatory vaccinations, an updated list of workforce development fund approved courses and a reminder about registering for our Integrated Care Symposium on 2nd March).
2nd February 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #90 (including the need to know information surrounding mandatory vaccinations, the latest policy, CQC, and funding updates, as well as a number of upcoming events).
26th January 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #89 (including guidance and a communications toolkit on vaccinations, an invite to Bristol tender events, upcoming events, and a testimonial from a CSW member).
19th January 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #88 (including a symposium on integrated care systems and partnerships, cyber security guidance and the latest policy updates around PPE and vaccinations).
12th January 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #87 (including the latest updates on Omicron protection, the launch of nominations for The Care Awards 2022, and DBS system delays).
5th January 2022 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #86 (including letters to and from Thangham Debbonaire and Jacob Rees-Mogg, the latest policy updates in the New Year, and upcoming members (free) webinars such as Mental Capacity Awareness and Data Security).
22nd December 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #85 (several summaries of the recent Omicron-related policy updates - from CQC, NCF, and North Somerset Council).
15th December 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #84 (including the latest policy updates, an upcoming tender for a range of Carers' Support Services, and new offers from our partners to support you through Winter).
8th December 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #83 (latest updates from the Home Office around priority visas, policy updates relating to Coronavirus, and upcoming webinars including an introductory webinar to DSPT (14th Dec) and a Points Based Immigration System update webinar (13th Dec).
2nd December 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #82 (updates on the Omicron variant, an overview of the latest whitepaper from Care England, and a Help to Grow government scheme offering up to £5,000 towards the cost of buying new digital software)
24th November 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #81 (the latest restrictions on restricting workforce movement between care homes and other care settings, a raft of digital cyber security support, and a host of events including meds-op training from BNSSG)
17th November 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #80 (the latest statement from CQC, a new network from The Queen's Nursing Insitute, and suicide prevention guidance)
11th November 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #79 (urgent updates and guidance from NCF, Covid-19 testing guidance for care homes, and Government regulations regarding vaccinations as a condition of deployment (which includes Dom Care)
3rd November 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #78 (DHSC winter covid-19 plan, social care response to the budget and the latest winter events and partner offers for CSW members)
27th October 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #77 (a round-up of the latest policy updates, new (quick response needed) grant funding, top tips from an ex CQC inspector, and more)
21st October 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #76 (this week's social care news, including a round-up of the latest covid-19 vaccination notifications, wellbeing support, support with employment law and staff wellbeing)
13th October 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #75 (new report from Barclays on 'lessons for Care Homes from Covid-19', a new case study from VAT Solutions on group registration and a variety of free webinars for care providers).
6th October 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #74 (We hope you are having a good week and look forward to celebrating with you all on Saturday for the Care Awards Gala Dinner. In the meantime, please find our curated summary of this week's social care news, including booster jab updates, a consultation on extending free PPE and digital compliance.)
29th September 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #73 (As the headlines are dominated by fuel shortages, we truly hope you are not too badly affected and share your "whatever next!" sentiment. In other news our Care Awards Gala Dinner draws close and the London Symphony Orchestra is offering care homes a free concert - so we hope you find some time to unwind too).
22nd September 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #72 (insight into the exemptions process for vaccinations, free relax music, and more info on the booster and flu programme)
15th September 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #71 (more insight into the new tax reform, the latest guidance and training for Winter preparations, and updates from local providers)
8th September 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #70 (insight into what the new tax reform might mean for you as a care provider, key policy updates this week and several webinars and guides to support you with implementing mandatory vaccinations)
1st September 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #69 (overview of the phase 3 booster programme, policy updates and several webinars to help you navigate the 'new normal')
25th August 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #68 (Mandatory vaccination guidance & upcoming webinars with CQC)
18th August 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #67 (vaccination and self-isolation policy updates)
16th August 2021 - Covid-19 Special Update & Guidance
11th August 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #66 (Guidance on vaccination & self-isolation policy updates)
4th August 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #65
29th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #64
26th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #63
23rd July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #62
21st July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #61
20th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #60
16th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #59
12th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #58
8th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #57
5th July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #56
1st July 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #55
28th June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #54
25th June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #53
22nd June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #52
11th June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #51
7th June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #50
4th June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #49
1st June 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #48
27th May 2021 - On The Horizon - Weekly Digest #47