Care Development East

28/10/2025

Our spooky pumpkin entry for the Polka Dot Frog competition shows that at CDE, we’re always keeping a close eye on supporting Suffolk’s amazing social care sector. 🎃

28/10/2025

Only 4 spaces left for our Excel workshop in 2 weeks!
Get your tickets here -

This workshop is designed to give you some basic - and not so basic - Excel skills, along with a number of tips and tricks to save you time.

28/10/2025

Find out more & register: https://feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk/

27/10/2025

Social care workforce grows, but ‘we shouldn’t be complacent’ - read the full article here:

New research shows the care workforce continued to grow throughout 2024-25. While the rise has been welcomed, experts warn challenges remain.

27/10/2025

The state of health care and adult social care in England 2024/25

Read the report here - https://www.cqc.org.uk/publications/major-report/state-care/2024-2025

Published: 24th October 2025

This report sets out our assessment of the state of health care and adult social care in England in 2024/25.

24/10/2025

Time for a mental health check-in💭 🧠

Take a moment to pause and ask yourself how you are really feeling. It's okay not to be okay, your feelings are valid and your mental health matters.

If you're struggling, reach out for support: wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/get-support/register-with-our-services/

22/10/2025

We are expected to see strong winds hit much of the UK tonight and tomorrow, as Storm Benjamin approaches 🌧🌧

Stay up to date by following Met Office
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Take extra care when driving and stay vigilant of your surroundings ✅

22/10/2025

Our next Leaders in Care Network - Seasonal Special

Join us for our final meeting of 2025 and be in with the chance to win a stay at Seckford Hall Hotel as part of a special prize draw!

Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Location: Copdock Village Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3JN
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1851983535609?aff=oddtdtcreator

Guest Speakers -

Paul Rivett - Newline Cleaning & Hygiene supplies
Katherine Bridges - Food Museum. 'Food not cuts'
Lorraine Clarke - Oak Tree Coaching
YLOH - 'Your Life our Help'
More speakers TBC

Hot drinks will be provided, along with a buffet lunch and mince pies!

As always, the event is open to registered managers, senior carers, team leaders, care coordinators and anyone in a supervisory position/role.

22/10/2025

Eastern ASC-WDS & Learning and Development Support Scheme Webinar

Book here - https://forms.office.com/e/XVPPEr10aX

22/10/2025

Yellow warning for tomorrow (Thursday 23rd October)

Find out more - https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2025-10-23&id=ec740513-1636-4b50-b6d5-f36506e8bc0f

Stay safe!

21/10/2025

Fantastic feedback below from a student nurse as part of their induction session this month!