Partners in care

Great to visit Dragonfly Care Home in Swanage this week, supporting the team with their Data Security & Protection Toolkit. Such a warm welcome, fantastic team — and an amazing lunch too! Thank you 😊 Huge congratulations to the team for all their hard work and commitment.

We were delighted to attend the Dorset Care Association Awards last week and sponsor the Digital Care Excellence Award. Congratulations to Culliford House who won this award and all the inspiring nominees and winners — a fantastic celebration of care innovation!

Join our virtual Registered Managers Network on 20 May, 10:30–12:00. Hear from guest speakers on pressure ulcer prevention, Skills for Care resources & local updates. Plus peer discussion. Book now: zurl.co/O4oNF #registeredmanagers #networking #partnersincare

Thanks to everyone who joined our Nurse Managers Network last week. Brilliant insights from: 🔹 Catherine Hewitson (Bournemouth University) 🔹 Dr Zena Aldridge (NIHR) 🔹 Cindy Willcocks (SW SCNAC) A valuable session highlighting the strength of this growing network.

Our April newsletter is now available! Catch up on key updates, insights and useful information here: zurl.co/WarxO Have a good news story you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you — email us at picare@bpc.ac.uk. #partnersincare #newsletter #information

Thank you to everyone who joined our Registered Managers Network in Dorchester last week. It was a great session with a fantastic line‑up of speakers, sharing fresh ideas, opportunities and practical resources to support managers, teams and services.

A productive PIC Board meeting today. Always valuable to come together to share updates, challenge thinking, and focus on how we continue to support providers and partners effectively. Thank you to our Board for their ongoing leadership and support. #partnersincare

Looking forward to attending a modern slavery awareness & networking event today, hosted by BCP Council, Dorset ASC Commissioning and Community Safety team. A valuable session focused on recognising risks, preventing exploitation, & supporting safe practice in adult social care.

Join our in‑person Nurse Managers Network on 28th April bringing together nurse managers & senior nurses across Dorset. Connect with peers, share challenges & hear from guest speakers incl. Cheryl Angco (SW SCNAC) & Bournemouth University. Book your space zurl.co/397ul

PIC were delighted to host yesterday’s South West Better Security, Better Care meeting. It’s always great to work alongside our partner organisations across the SW – learning from one another, sharing best practice, & strengthening how we protect data across the care sector.

Join us in Dorchester at the Corn Exchange on 22 April 2026 for our in‑person Registered Managers Network. Fantastic speakers & fresh ideas for your teams. For further information and to book now: zurl.co/aRnlx #partnersincare #registeredmanagersnetwork #networking

Last chance to nominate for the Dorset Care Awards 2026! We’re proud sponsors of the Digital Care Excellence Award — recognising innovative digital tools that improve care, communication, safety & efficiency. Submit by midday tomorrow: zurl.co/Bbxqr #dorsetcareawards

Thanks for joining our virtual RMN yesterday! And thanks to our speakers: Oliver Bewley (NHS SCW), Prof Jane Murphy & Ruth Mortimer (REFRESH), Alice Twomey (NHS Dorset) on nutrition/ONS, and Rebecca Davies (Dorset Chamber) on Skills Plans. Packed with great insights!

We’re pleased to share our March newsletter, now available to read here zurl.co/bhNfn. Check it out for important updates, insights and useful information. Have a good news story you would like to share? Please send details to us at picare@bpc.ac.uk #newsletter #info

A lovely surprise guest joined our Data and Cyber Security health check at Richmondwood Rest Home — baby Ocean! Learning cyber safety early and perfectly behaved too! Great to work with teams committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Join our virtual Registered Managers Network on Wednesday 25th March, 10:30–12:30. We’ve lined up fantastic guest speakers ready to share fresh ideas, opportunities, and resources to support your teams and services. Find out more and book your place here zurl.co/0s8XP

It was great to complete another successful Data and Cyber Security Health Check, this time with the team at @EVERYCARE (WESSEX) LIMITED. We are pleased to help providers strengthen security, maintain compliance, and keep quality care at the centre. #cybersecurity #datasecurity

Excited to be speaking at the Managers Conference today hosted by Skills for Care and the National Care Forum. We’re sharing how providers & health partners are working together to develop a Health & Social Care Academy focused on improving workforce experience. See you there!

Great morning with Carl McClements at Phoenix Care & Support Services Ltd last week, completing a Data & Cyber Security Health Check. Helping providers stay secure, compliant, and focused on quality care . Always great working with teams focused on safety and quality.

Thank you to everyone who joined our Registered Managers Network last week. A really insightful session on Coroner’s Inquests led by Isabel De La Haye from Lester Aldridge, offering practical guidance on the process and the role of care providers. Thank you to all who took part!