Care Development East

15/04/2026

We’re excited to share the full confirmed speaker line-up for this year’s Dementia Marketplace 👏

👥 10:30–11:00 – Peter Berry & Deb Bunt – 'Living Well with Alzheimer’s' (Slow Puncture & Patching the Puncture Author)
🧠 11:30–12:00 – Kate Thubron (MindfulCare Training & Consultancy)
🗣️ 12:30–13:00 – Milly Gaskin (Leading Lives) – Key Skills for Care Resources
💜 13:30–14:00 – Demi Smith (Suffolk Family Carers) support overview & Hana Richardson (Alzheimer’s) – 'Dementia Support in Action' & Alana Page (Shaftesbury) – 'Introduction to Suffolk Memory and Dementia Support'
✨ 14:00–14:30 – Nicola Bradford (Daisy Days, LimeSkills/LimeCare) – 'The value of therapeutic support and respite for family carers'.

Please note: each presentation runs only once, so do make sure you don’t miss the sessions you want to attend!

Get your free ticket here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there 👏

08/04/2026

Our Dementia Marketplace is shaping up to be another fantastic and informative event, bringing together organisations, support services, and professionals all under one roof to support people living with dementia and their families. 💙

We’re excited to welcome exhibitors and attendees for a day full of insight, connection, and valuable information.

🙌 Want to volunteer with us on the day?

We’d love to hear from you!
📧 Contact: info@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk

Stay tuned for more updates — we can’t wait to share what’s in store!

Tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/04/2026

📚 Explore training and development opportunities with Care Development East — including free online training with instant certificates through CDE Learn.

Perfect for busy care teams looking to grow and develop.

👉 Find out more: https://care-development-east.learnworlds.com/

Learn for Free – Anytime, Anywhere.

02/04/2026

🌟 Did you know? At Care Development East, we offer completely free support to social care providers across Suffolk — from training and workforce development to impartial guidance and events. 👏

Whether you’re a care home, supported living provider, or home care service, we’re here to help you thrive.

🔗 Visit our website to find out more: https://caredevelopmenteast.co.uk/

01/04/2026

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31/03/2026

Just three weeks to go until our online Leaders in Care Network meeting!

We already have over 60 leaders registered – a record high 🎉 There’s still time to join us!

🗓 Tuesday 21 April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟 Free to attend

Join from anywhere – perfect for busy schedules. Log on, stay informed, and connect with fellow care leaders without leaving your service.

🎤 Speakers lined up include:

• Helen Jackson – Workforce Data Set & Career Pathways
• Kate Thubron – Understanding the Brain Behind Communication & Distress
• Rebecca Alcock - California House
• Julie Irving & Gina from SNEE – ‘Choosing the right digital social care record and the resources available’

You can still register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983253713244?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you online!

The Leaders in Care Network is a great opportunity to hear about the latest news, advice and support in your area.

31/03/2026

We’re excited to announce our speakers for this year’s Dementia Marketplace 👏

🧠Kate Thubron BSc (Hons), Occupational Therapy, Director & Head of Dementia Care, Teepa Snow Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) Certified, Mindfulness Practitioner
MindfulCare Training and Consultancy
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👥Peter Berry & Deb Bunt
📚AlzAuthors – 'Slow Puncture' & 'Patching the Puncture'

Peter and Deb share their powerful journey of living well with Alzheimer’s, offering honest reflections, practical coping strategies, and insights into friendship, resilience, and everyday life. Their books will also be available to purchase on the day.
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🗣️Milly Gaskin - Dementia Project Development Officer, Leading Lives
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⏰ Timings to be confirmed

🎟️ Get your ticket to the Dementia Marketplace here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss these engaging and informative talks — we look forward to seeing you there!

25/03/2026

Cut carbon. Cut costs. Strengthen your service 🌍💡

Join our Carbon Smart: Carbon Awareness for Social Care session and discover simple, practical ways to reduce emissions and save money.

✔ Quick wins for immediate impact
✔ Cost-saving opportunities
✔ Build a more resilient, sustainable service

📅 Live online | 💷 Affordable | 🎓 Certificate included

Secure your place today on one of our upcoming workshops -

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984283218522?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984284145294?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984556163909?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/03/2026

We’re taking an important step towards improving how we assess and rate health and social care providers by moving to a sector-based approach to regulation.

Feedback from our consultation at the end of last year showed overwhelming support for our proposal to move away from a single assessment framework to separate frameworks that are more specific and relevant to the health and care sectors that we regulate.

We have therefore developed an initial 4 draft assessment frameworks for:
• Adult social care
• Mental health care
• Primary care and community services
• Hospitals (secondary and specialist care)

These draft frameworks give clearer, more transparent and consistent judgements about quality across sectors.

We’re now inviting feedback from colleagues, providers, people who use services, and other partners. https://orlo.uk/UJFBP

👉 Review the draft frameworks
👉 Share your views through our online survey
🗓 Feedback closes 12 June

19/03/2026

Following the success of last year, Care Development East’s Dementia Marketplace is taking place on 24 June 2026 at Venue 16.

This free, drop-in event is for people living with dementia, carers, professionals, volunteers, and anyone concerned about their memory—bringing together support, advice and services from across Suffolk.

What to expect:
• A wide range of local organisations & information stalls
• Expert speakers throughout the day
• Practical advice on living well with dementia
• A dedicated activities room for people with dementia

🕙 Stalls open: 10am – 3:00pm
🎨 Activities room: 10:00am – 3:00pm

🎟️ Tickets are now live and open!
Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are very welcome on the day.

Find out more here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re proud to be supported by our headline sponsors: Leading Lives, Christies Care, Mindful Care Training & Consultancy and Suffolk County Council.

📩 Interested in sponsorship or volunteering in our activities space?
Please contact: info@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk

More details, including speaker sessions, will be announced soon—keep an eye on our website and social media.

Please share to help us reach those who may benefit 💜

17/03/2026

Support cancer research 📢

Dr Priya Joshi is leading a study exploring how people access cancer information in today’s digital world - looking at the impact of social media, misinformation, and whether current UK legislation is still fit for purpose.

She’s seeking participants for a 20–30 minute anonymous survey, including:

• People treated for cancer in the last 3 years (or loved ones) – https://wbs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09F4M9uqfjsX3tI

• Healthcare professionals – https://wbs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hYhlK8ZxsGYsFE

• Third sector or private healthcare managers – https://wbs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OGoal6Fkt3rxjM

The research aims to better understand barriers to reliable cancer information and improve access to trusted advice.

Please consider taking part or sharing within your networks to support this important work.

Find out more - https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/health-and-care-research/news_feed/the-cancer-act-study-request-for-participant-recruitment-support

17/03/2026

Help your clients live healthier, happier lives with our FREE Feel Good Suffolk Champion Training

Find out more here - https://feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk/VBA/