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Digital technology has the power to transform services and provides adult social care with huge opportunity.

Choose a topic area of our digital, data and technology webinars:

 

Digital Social Care Records

This webinar co-hosted with Digital Care Hub, offers registered and frontline managers insights into digital social care records (DSCRs), their benefits, and key considerations. It also covers the NHS-TD ‘Clock is ticking’ campaign and provides information on available funding for digital transformation this financial year.

Duration 1 hour 1 min

 

 

I wish I knew then what I know now - sharing lessons and learnings from early adopters of digital approaches

Hosted by ´óÏó´«Ã½, this webinar will provide registered managers and care providers with candid reflections and feedback on the digital transformation journey. As digitisation is high on the agenda for social care, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Duration 51 mins 19 secs

 

 

Change management - sharing lessons and learnings from managers leading digital change in their services

This webinar will provides registered managers and care providers with an overview of leadership skills for change management to support digital change in their services. You’ll hear practical advice, best practice examples and the benefits for your staff and the people you support.  

Duration 56 mins 46 secs

 

 

I'm a technophobe, get me out of here - taking the fear out of digital for social care managers    

Providing registered managers with support and practical information that can help get them started on their digital journey. Our aim is to help everyone embrace technology and plan their digital journey, one step at a time. We were joined by a panel of registered managers who discussed their experiences and shared their top tips.     

Duration 53 mins 13 secs

                                                                                   

 

How can technology support the delivery of care

In partnership with NHS-Transformation Directorate, this webinar explores the different types of technology currently being utilised in adult social care including digital care records and care planning tools, e-rostering and other technologies that support the provision of quality care. Hear from a panel of employers and representatives from the sector talking about their experiences, reflecting on their journey in implementing the technology and how they made the case for digital in their organisations, and providing advice, guidance, and top tips.

Duration 44 mins 54 secs

 

Supporting digital leadership in adult social care

Explore what's currently happening in the digital arena in adult social care, the support available and how you can start your digital leadership journey. Listen to a range of organisations who will discuss the digital landscape, funding and the learning programmes that are available.

Learn about the types and benefits of technology, and how to make the case for digital in your service, how to work with and access digitisation support from your integrated care system (ICS), funding opportunities and supporting colleagues with digital change.

Duration 43mins 26secs

 


 

Discover the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)

Find out how ASC-WDS data is used, and the benefits it can have for your organisation. Learn how to use the data to monitor your workforce and influence decision making and succession planning and see how the service provides safe management of staff and training records.

Please note: there have been some changes since the recording of this webinar. The scope of eligible qualifications and the steps to claim the Workforce Development Fund have changed for 2024/25. The has also been introduced in 2024/25. Fully funded access to the Essential training programmes is no longer available. Regular demonstrations of ASC-WDS are held throughout the year. 

Duration 29 mins 9 secs

 


 

Using technology to support your staff and each other

Exploring how technology can be used to help with common problems such as sorting rotas, communications, information sharing, peer networking and emotional support. We set out examples and links to practical examples of where these types of tech solutions are already being used, as well as highlighting where free or low cost tech is currently available.

Co-delivered with 

Duration 31 mins 4 secs

 


 

Using technology to support the people you care for

For many vulnerable people we care for, the pandemic will mean a dramatic reduction in activities and family contact. Staff may also have less free time to spend with the people you support as things change. We need to minimise the impact for those you care for and their families. In this webinar, we will explore how technology can offer some help to connect people and to bring ‘outside experiences’ in.

Co-delivered with 

Duration 31 mins 6 secs

 

 

Digital technology in social care

Learn how technology can offer opportunities to help people maintain independence and improve outcomes using tech enabled care.