Care Academy

11/06/2026

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Sepsis https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/2964?eventDate=18-06-2026%2000%3A00
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Hydration https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/2963?eventDate=18-06-2026%2000%3A00
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Respiratory https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/2965?eventDate=18-06-2026%2000%3A00

05/06/2026

Working together for people living with dementia.
If you live in County Durham we would love to hear your views on dementia prevention.
Please complete the survey and help shape how we can support local people to reduce the risk of dementia.

04/06/2026

🌟 Supporting Young People into Social Care Event 🌟
Are you interested in shaping the future of the social care workforce? Join us for this FREE, full-day event, designed for social care providers, managers, and workforce leads who are interested in strengthening the future workforce and exploring student placements.
📅 Tuesday 30 June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm (registration from 9:00am)
📍 The Hub, New College Durham

Delivered by New College Durham and the Care Academy, this dynamic event will explore how student placements can strengthen your workforce and support the next generation entering social care.
Book a place: https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/3605?eventDate=30-06-2026%2000%3A00

29/05/2026

Carers Week 2026 - 8 June -14 June
Carers Wellbeing Walks with Durham County Carers Support and Durham County Council Thrive Leisure.
These walks are an opportunity for unpaid carers to enjoy the outdoors, boost wellbeing and connect with others.
Booking is essential to participate in the walks.

Monday 8 June at Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle 10am - 12noon (walk 10.30am - 11.30am)
Wednesday 10th June at Louisa Centre, Stanley 10am - 12noon (walk 10.30am - 11.30am)
Thursday 11th June at Peterlee Leisure Centre 10am - 12noon (walk 10.30am - 11.30am)
Friday 12th June at Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham 12.30pm - 2.30pm (walk 1pm - 2pm)
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21/05/2026

To find our more and register for a place: https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/3669?eventDate=05-06-2026%2000%3A00

19/05/2026

🎓 FREE Qualification Opportunity – Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
📍 Delivered in partnership with Bishop Auckland College
📅 Start Date: 1 June 2026 (Induction Day)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
💻 Delivery: Blended Learning (face‑to‑face, online & workplace assessment)

📌 Booking deadline: 31 May 2026
✨ Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to progress your career in adult care — places are limited! ✨
To find our more and register your interest: https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/3694?eventDate=01-06-2026%2000%3A00

15/05/2026

Dementia Action Week
18-24 May 2026
Book a place for Dementia Awareness Training (Virtual)

📅 2 July 2026
⏰ 1:00pm – 4:00pm
💻 Delivered Online
⏱️ Duration: 3 hours (including a short break)
Join our Dementia Awareness course designed to help health and social care professionals provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred care for individuals living with dementia.

🌟 Why attend?
Develop the confidence and practical skills needed to promote dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life for people living with dementia.
For more information and to book a place: https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/3685?eventDate=02-07-2026%2000%3A00

14/05/2026

Book your place: ✅ Care Planning Training
📅 Date: 5 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon
Why attend?
This course explores the relationship between Local Authority and provider care plans, ensuring plans meet legal and regulatory standards. You will work through the full care planning process – from assessment to review – with real‑life examples to support confident practice in the workplace.
👉 Perfect for: care staff, managers, nurses, anyone involved in writing, reviewing, or overseeing care plans.
📌 Reserve your place:https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/3669?eventDate=05-06-2026%2000%3A00

13/05/2026

🚨 First Aid Training for Unpaid Carers 🚨
📅 Thursday 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, Durham, DH6 2PQ

Join us for this supportive and practical First Aid course tailored specifically for unpaid carers.
💡 What will you gain?
✅ Increased confidence in dealing with first aid situations linked to the person you care for
✅ Knowledge of how to recognise when something is seriously wrong
✅ The ability to prioritise injuries and provide immediate, appropriate first aid

You’ll also have the opportunity to share what you’d like covered, making the session relevant to your own caring role.
🤝 Additional benefits:
✨ Meet and connect with other carers
✨ Build your support network
✨ Gain peace of mind knowing you can respond in an emergency
💬 Prompt first aid can save lives, reduce pain, and prevent minor injuries becoming serious.
👉 Places are limited – book your space today!

Increasing Carers understanding on how to deal with first aid issues linked to the person they care for. (Carers would be asked what they would like covered in the course)

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week
The message this year is 'action' find an action that works for you.
We offer training to help with Mental health see our training and event site. https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/List