Essential skills training - Sara Canham

20/10/2026

No real surprises for those of us involved in the industry through Covid . It is good that this has been acknowledged, but let’s hope lessons are learned, and we would never live through such situations again.

The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

13/10/2026

Our final October session is coming up this Wednesday, and we’d love to welcome more families into the conversation 💜

Essex Carers Network, on behalf of the East of England Regional Co‑production Group, is inviting family carers supporting someone with a learning disability and/or autism to take part in this last online session of the month. Anyone living in Essex or across the Eastern region is welcome.

Throughout October, we’ve been exploring the Three Big Shifts in the NHS 10‑Year Plan:
• Moving from analogue to digital
• Moving from sickness to prevention
• Moving from acute to community

Your lived experience matters. We’ve been talking about what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change — so future health services truly reflect what families need.

If you care for a child or young person, there’s still one more opportunity this month to share your thoughts:

🟣 Wednesday 14 October, 10 am–12 pm — Families caring for a child/young person

We hope you can join us and help shape the future of health services across our region 💜

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

29/09/2026

Sometimes some staff might question why they need to have an annual safeguarding training.
This horrific situation, goes to show the importance that all staff and anyone around a vulnerable person, needs to maintain higher alert in order to prevent any form of abuse .

This is really sad that these types of situations are still going on, and
vulnerable people are still being abused.
We all have a duty to prevent this. 

Stealing, shouting, sexual assault: ITV News exposes more allegations of abuse at care company
https://www.itv.com/news/2026-09-28/stealing-and-sexual-assault-new-abuse-allegations-at-appalling-care-company

26/09/2026

This is mine & so many others experience, and it needs to change .

26/09/2026

19/08/2026

Some useful signs for use in medical settings

07/08/2026

🪴Growing ourselves to grow others 🪴

Today, we’re celebrating the fantastic achievement of our South Care Coordinator, Robyn. 🤩

Over the past 18 months, Robyn has worked incredibly hard to complete her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.

💚Robyn shared:
“I have been undertaking a Level 5 qualification to get the equivalent of a foundation degree. Never was this the education I thought I’d achieve. While doing it I went through some poor health, many medical appointments and even worse mental health. I completed this alongside these challenges, all while working full time in a job I love and getting a promotion. I am so proud of myself and the journey it’s taken to get it, but I’ve had some amazing support along the way. Thank you also to my tutor Sara for her support and guidance.”

Please join us in congratulating Robyn on completing her Level 5 — what an amazing achievement! 👏🎉

Leading Lives
Essential skills training - Sara Canham