Lothian Care Academy
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Twitter account for the Lothian Care Academy. We aim to standardise education and training & provide opportunities for all health & social care staff in Lothian
Joined May 2022
Did you know that we also list late availability education opportunities on the directory. Bookmark 🔖or save in favorites⭐️so you can see at a glance what is available-currently there are spaces on stoma, communication, dementia and palliative courses.
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📢Are you a Registered Nurse working in a Lothian Care Home or Care at Home setting ? if so see below for some late availability Palliative Care education through @Lothian_CET but don't delay these places are sure to go quick 🏃💨 @KenDickCHEF @KirstenHood11 @patwynne70
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Are you a health or Social Care Worker looking to develop you communication skills? There is some late availability on 📅11th August at 📍St Johns Hospital 🕑09.00 - 12.20 please see flyer and link for more details 👇.@Lothian_CET .
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📢🚨A quick reminder that the last date for applications for Recognising the Leader in YOU programme is approaching - there are a limited number of spaces left ⏰
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📢Are you a senior care worker or team leader working in social care in the Lothians? Are you looking to develop your leadership skills? if so please check out this learning opportunity 👇👇.
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Throughout May we are asking for your help when you visit the Diabetes Education for Social Staff Webpages, by completing the survey after you visit the page you will help inform how we build this learning resource.
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Today, we celebrate the joy and importance of movement in later years on #internationaldanceday2025 💃🕺keeping active plays an important role in preventing falls - for falls and frailty learning opportunities in Lothian HSCPs check out
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🍫Not sure how to support people living with diabetes when there is so much chocolate and sweet treats about?🍫Check out the advice below 👀 Other diabetes learning resources are available through the LCA directory 👇
services.nhslothian.scot
This page provides an introduction to a variety of diabetes education resources that all health and social care staff can access. The purpose of this page is to provide essential information and...
Easter doesn’t have to mean missing out! 🐣 . Find tips for enjoying the celebrations while managing diabetes – from roast dinners to chocolate treats 🍽️🍫 . 👉
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RT @EnrichScotland: Spring into Research 🌺🌻🥀🪻🌸. If you live or work in a care home, or are a researcher interested in involving the care ho….
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What an exciting opportunity !!.
We have an exciting job opportunity for someone to come and join our team. Please see link below. 212747 Tissue Viability Nurse (EG)-NHS Scotland
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👇Check out this free Webinar from @arc_wessex which will explore how you can support people with eating and drinking 📅 MAY 6th at ⏰ 3pm 👇register through the link:..@lindamackintos5 @Lothian_CET @patwynne70 @KenDickCHEF @KirstenHood11.
arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk
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See below for information of FREE webinar to mark National Future Care Planning Day 👇@cet @wimberley_anna @patwynne70 @lindamackintos5 @KirstenHood11 @donaldjboyd.
Excited to announce that we are running a free webinar on 7th May to celebrate National Future Care Plan Day 2025. Focus will be on initiating future care planning conversations when the patient has a life limiting illness, but their condition is stable. #ACPDay2025
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This is one a variety of learning opportunities that support individuals in a holistic person-led manner, the directory continues to grow so remember to come back soon:
services.nhslothian.scot
Learning and Development Opportunities are available for all Health and Social Care Workers, including people who work in: Care at Home and Care Home services within Lothian Health and Social Care...
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🌍 Happy World Health Day 2025🌍 .Our directory signposts a range of learning opportunities for staff supporting people living at home or in care homes, including links to NAMASTE care who promote sensory care for those living with advanced dementia
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Walking helps maintain strength and balance - both important factors in preventing falls as we get older. Other strategies to prevent falls are covered in @Lothian_CET Care Homes Falls and Frailty Education sessions, more info can be found here 👇
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Thsi sessions is now fully booked - for other dates please see the online booking form:
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This form is for staff employed across Lothians' Health and Social Care Partnerships, including Care Homes and Care at Home services to submit notes of interest in training Complete the form below to...
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RT @NES_Bereavement: 📢Delighted to confirm the date of @NHS_Education's 2025 Bereavement Conference: Tues 11th Nov. A free virtual event fo….
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🥤🍲It's Nutrition & Hydration Week! 🥤🍲#NutritionHydrationWeek.Learning resources and bespoke education are available from the Dietetic team to help support good nutrition and hydration in Lothian H&SC services. See their webpage for more information: 👇
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🦷🪥👄Happy World Oral Health Day 👄🪥🦷.Maintaining oral health can improve eating, speaking, and social interactions, which all enhance the quality of life. Check out the oral health learning available through NHS Lothian Caring for Smiles Team👇.
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The Caring for Smiles team provide a variety of education and training for Care Home Staff to access in relation to oral care, more details on each option can be found below. By ensuring good oral...
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Do you work in Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (or any of the other Lothian HSCPS)? Do you want to learn more about supporting people living with Dementia? There are still spaces on Dementia education being delivered in Midlothian next month:
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