Managing long term conditions in social care settings
02 Jul 2026, 14:00 - 16:00
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A free webinar for members and non-members exploring topics relevant to the management of long term conditions.
This webinar is intended to offer nursing staff working across social care settings an opportunity to explore topics relevant to the management of long term conditions, and to support ongoing professional development. As the complexity of residents’ needs continues to increase, nurses in care homes and wider social care roles benefit from accessible learning opportunities that share perspectives from practice and reflect the realities of frontline care. The session will include contributions from guest speakers, providing insight into current approaches and experiences within social care nursing.
The current agenda includes (subject to change, titles of topics to be confirmed):
2:00 – Introduction and welcomes
Sally Wilson – UK Professional Lead for Older Persons and Dementia
2:10 – Parkinson’s
Jean Almond – Programme Manager, Time Critical Medications, Parkinson’s UK
Clare Addison – Parkinson’s UK
2:35 – Diabetes
Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea – UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions
2:55 – Dementia vs delirium
Dr Zena Aldridge – NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Associate Director for Social Care
3:15 – Stroke nursing
Joanna Stevens – Team Lead, Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team; Stroke Specialist Nurse, Stroke Association UK
3:35 – Panel discussion
Jean Almond – Programme Manager, Time Critical Medications, Parkinson’s UK
Clare Addison – Parkinson’s UK
Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea – UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions
Dr Zena Aldridge – NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Associate Director for Social Care
Joanna Stevens – Team Lead, Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team; Stroke Specialist Nurse, Stroke Association UK
3:50 – Summary and close
Sally Wilson – UK Professional Lead for Older Persons and Dementia
This webinar supports access to learning opportunities for nursing staff working in independent health and social care settings, encouraging engagement with topics relevant to social care nursing practice.
If any questions please contact:
Michelle Raddings - michelle.raddings@rcn.org.uk
Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea
callum.metcalfe-oshea@rcn.org.uk
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