Conferences and Workshops
UKHCA
will continue to run its successful conference and event programme in 2012. Workshops
will include popular events such as medication and end of life care and we will
add to this workshops requested by members as the year progresses.
Once again, we will be holding a number of HR workshops, such as recruitment and
retention and performance management. In addition, we hope to run a number of business
support workshops such as health and safety and developing the care business.
If there are other workshops you would like to see us host in 2012, or to suggest
a workshop topic and location please e-mail kim.grove@ukhca.co.uk.
Whilst we can't promise to hold an event close to you, the programme will be developed
based on the location of those who have expressed an interest in a course (provided
our minimum numbers have been achieved).
Don't forget that all events can now be booked by credit card. To use this service,
please phone
020 8288 1552/1716.
Business Planning and Policy Writing Workshop
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Sutton,
12th
Jun
2012
This workshop is in two parts.
Business planning
The first step in writing effective business plans is to understand what you want the business to achieve. The morning session will help you to identify the information and analysis required to formulate a comprehensive business plan.
Policy writing
To be able write an effective policy you need to be clear about the rights of staff and the responsibilities the organisation are asking staff to sign up to. The afternoon part of this workshop will outline the policies required in domiciliary care, the context in which the policy should be written and to help you to understand and write your own policies.
Book
a place on this event.
Price for UKHCA
Members:
£50 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£75 + VAT
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 196]
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Delivering Sucessful Training Workshop
In house training is increasingly becoming the preferred method of delivering training within domiciliary care organisations.
This one day interactive workshop will take you through a whistle stop tour on how to develop and deliver successful in-house training. Topics being tackled on the day also include an overview of the Qualification Credit Framework, Funding and other resources that are available to you when delivering training.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 192]
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17th Apr 2012
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Birmingham
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£85 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£160 + VAT
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19th Sep 2012
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London
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£85 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£160 + VAT
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End of Life Care Train the Trainer Workshop
With the death rate set to rise considerably over the next twenty years, home-based end of life care services are going to become essential. To provide high quality services for those at the end of life, staff must be trained and knowledgeable in many aspects of end of life care.
UKHCA's End of Life Care Train the Trainer Workshop has been specifically designed to enable domiciliary care organisations to train their staff in-house in all areas of end of life care.
Delegates attending this workshop will receive a detailed and comprehensive End of Life Care Training Resource Pack, which includes a resource guide, trainer’s handbook, exercises and a CD containing a PowerPoint presentation and the entire course.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 193]
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26th Apr 2012
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Taunton
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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20th Jun 2012
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Birmingham
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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16th Oct 2012
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Newcastle
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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Free: How to Survive and Thrive in Domiciliary Care in Wales
Funded by the Welsh Government these FREE pilot workshops will help Welsh domiciliary care organisations to sustain and grow their businesses during this economic downturn.
The workshop will help you to look at the different tools available to assist in the commissioning process. It will help you to identify the challenges and opportunities that the market can present to enable you to identify new markets and diversify your business; and will assist you to market your business successfully.
N.B. These workshops are limited to one delegate per Welsh organisation and delegates are responsible for paying for their own travel and accommodation.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 197]
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7th Mar 2012
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Cardiff
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
Free
Price for Non-Members:
Free
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8th Mar 2012
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Cardiff
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
Free
Price for Non-Members:
Free
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Leadership and Management Workshop
If organisations are to deliver quality services and positive outcomes for those who use domiciliary care services, effective leadership and management skills are crucial.
This workshop will help to differentiate between the different levels of leadership and management and what their respective responsibilities are. It will also tackle some of the most challenging issues that face managers in the domiciliary care sector today.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 194]
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9th May 2012
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Sutton
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£50 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£75 + VAT
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11th Oct 2012
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Birmingham
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£85 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£160 + VAT
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Tendering for Homecare Services Workshop
Local authority contracts are still the mainstay of homecare providers, with some 82% of homecare providers’ work coming this way. Winning a homecare contract doesn’t need to be a daunting experience.
Like exams, there is a technique to tendering, which, if learned, will increase your chances of success. The topics covered in this workshop include the stages of the tendering process, the need to undertake responsible risk-assessments and a range of considerations for establishing a final tendered price.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 195]
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14th Mar 2012
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Birmingham
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£85 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£160 + VAT
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4th Oct 2012
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London
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£85 + VAT
Price for Non-Members:
£160 + VAT
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Medication Train the Trainer Workshop
Medication is an increasing aspect of care currently being requested and delivered by domiciliary care organisations. In order that medication administration is safe, organisations must ensure that their care workers are trained to a competent level to deliver medication.
UKHCA's bespoke domiciliary care medication train the trainer pack is specifically designed to enable organisations to train their staff in-house.
Delegates attending this workshop will receive a detailed and comprehensive medication training resource pack, which includes a trainer’s handbook, a staff workbook, exercises and competency sheets and a CD containing a PowerPoint presentation and the entire course.
To book a place on this event please select one of the following dates.
(Requires software that can open PDF
files.) [ID 190]
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20th Mar 2012
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London
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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16th May 2012
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Peterborough
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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25th Sep 2012
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York
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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14th Nov 2012
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Bristol
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Price for UKHCA
Members:
£137 (Inc. VAT)
Price for Non-Members:
£272 (Inc. VAT)
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Please Note: All UKHCA workshops have been designed specifically
for the domiciliary care market and all workshop participants will receive a Certificate
of Attendance which can count towards Continual Professional Development (CPD).