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Giving a voice to Suffolk Care providers

09/11/2026

We were delighted to host an information sharing session with the ACS Provider Engagement Team last week - and also had the opportunity to take part in a GERT suit experience.

Learning together enhances how we can support our members and the wider care market and it was great, but challenging to experience how the suit simulates the ageing process.

08/11/2026

Medication Train the Trainer – 2-Day Course

Ready to build your confidence and develop the skills to deliver effective medication training within your organisation?

Our 2-day Medication Train the Trainer course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver and assess medication training. Explore safe medication management and administration, accurate record-keeping, risk management, relevant legislation and effective teaching techniques.

The course includes a micro-teach competency assessment, helping you demonstrate your ability to deliver training and assess staff competence effectively.

Dates: Friday 4 December and Friday 11 December 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: 33 Maitland Road, Needham Market, Suffolk

Invest in your skills and help promote safe medication practices across your organisation.

Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medication-train-the-trainer-tickets-2003348798184?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/11/2026

Leading with Confidence – One-Day Workshop

Ready to build your confidence and strengthen your leadership skills?

Join us for Leading with Confidence, a practical and reflective workshop designed for aspiring and established leaders across social care. Explore time management, emotional intelligence, effective communication and confident decision-making, with practical tools you can apply straight away.

Whether you’re new to leadership or an experienced manager, this course will help you navigate challenges, strengthen relationships and lead with greater clarity and purpose.

Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Book your place today and take the next step in your leadership development.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-with-confidence-tickets-2003765490522?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/11/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:

We’re shining a spotlight on one of our valued members, Ocala Healthcare!

Hear more about their work, their team and the difference they make in care across Suffolk.

At Suffolk Care Association, we’re proud to bring care providers together, celebrate the fantastic work happening across our sector and champion a stronger, united voice for care.

Want to be part of a united voice for Suffolk care providers? Join our growing network and help us shape the future of care together. Get in touch to find out more!

01/11/2026

Dysphagia Awareness and IDDSI Diet Levels: A Guide for Senior Teams

Are you confident your team can support safe, appropriate and person-centred eating and drinking?

Join us for this practical session designed to help senior teams strengthen their understanding of dysphagia, IDDSI diet and fluid levels, and the importance of safe eating and drinking. Explore risk assessments, the Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risks (EDAR) approach, and how to promote dignity, independence and informed decision-making.

Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Price: £25+VAT

Book your place today and strengthen your team’s knowledge and confidence in supporting people with dysphagia.

Reserve your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dysphagia-awareness-and-iddsi-diet-levels-a-guide-for-senior-teams-tickets-2003768995004?aff=oddtdtcreator

29/10/2026

Train the Trainer: Moving People Safely - Accredited Course

13th&20th November

Ready to build your confidence and develop the skills to deliver effective Moving People Safely training within your organisation?

Our 2-day accredited Train the Trainer course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver and assess engaging, person-centred training. You’ll explore effective teaching techniques, learner assessment and feedback, and complete a micro-teach competency assessment.

On successful completion, you’ll receive an accredited certificate, helping you bring safe and effective training back to your team.

Invest in your skills and support safer practice across your organisation.

Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train-the-trainer-moving-people-safely-accredited-tickets-1991909190008?aff=oddtdtcreator

29/10/2026

Our CEO Jo Reeder attended 21 Young Hearts Cafe this morning for their CEO Breakfast meeting!

What a fabulous morning she had alongside local organisation leaders and obviously the coffee was just as fabulous!

28/10/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting one of our members, Seckford Care in Woodbridge, to see first-hand the wonderful work taking place within their community.

It was lovely to see residents enjoying their weekly coffee morning, sharing conversations and spending quality time together. We also had the opportunity to chat with some of the fantastic volunteers about what motivates them to give their time to Seckford Care and its residents, as well as hearing from residents themselves about what Seckford means to them.

Visits like these are a wonderful reminder of the importance of community and the people who go above and beyond to make a difference in social care.

A huge thank you to the team at Seckford Care for welcoming us.

27/10/2026

Refresh your skills. Renew your confidence. Make every move safer!

Are you a trainer looking to refresh your knowledge and stay up to date with best practices in moving people safely?

Join our Train the Trainer: Moving People Safely - Refresher & Update session!

Thursday 12th November 9:30am-4:30pm, £80 +VAT (SCA Members) £150 +VAT (Non-members).

Refresh your knowledge and skills, update your training practice, support safer moving and handling and build confidence in delivering effective training.

Ready to refresh your skills? Secure your place today!

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train-the-trainer-moving-people-safely-refresher-update-tickets-2002049850998

Don't miss out. Invest in your professional development and help make moving and handling safer for everyone!

23/10/2026

We’re delighted to be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Suffolk Care Awards by sponsoring the Drinks Reception on 25th November 2026!

We’d love you to “have a drink on us” as we come together to celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s finalists and recognise the dedication, compassion and commitment of social care providers across Suffolk.

Here’s to celebrating excellence in care and the amazing people who make a difference every day!

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Needham Market
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+447949381686

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https://www.scaservices.org.uk/

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