There are a variety of ways for you to engage with us. These include regular emails, newsletters, webinars and engagement meetings. These meetings include:
Provider Reference Group
This is a closed group made up of elected provider representatives and DCC/health staff. The group discuss new ideas and policies, they solve problems and share intelligence. Find out more about the roles and responsibilities of provider representatives.
Terms of reference:
- The overall PEN terms of reference
- The PEN Reference Group terms of reference
- PEN Reference Group meetings
Day services provider forum
A fortnightly forum has been set up for providers of services which are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
The virtual meetings will take place every other Friday from 11am to 12noon on the following dates 2021: 16 April, 14 May, 28 May, 25 June.
To join the forum or find out more about it please email: socialcarebusinessrelations-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Housing with support forum
The Housing with Support forum meets fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10am until 11am. It‘s a chance for organisations who provide supported living, extra care, shared lives and the homeless support services that are commissioned by DCC, to get together to discuss issues, overcome barriers, share the all good stuff that’s happening and test ideas. If you deliver these services and would like to join the forum then please contact us: socialcarebusinessrelations-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Future forum dates 2021: 31 March, 14 April, 5 May, 19 May, 9 June, 23 June.
Devon Housing with Support WhatsApp group
A WhatsApp group has been set up for Devon residential and nursing home managers and owners.
We would encourage all registered managers and owners to join the group using the online registration form.
Devon Residential and Nursing (DRN) WhatsApp group
A WhatsApp group has been set up for Devon residential and nursing home managers and owners.
We would encourage all registered managers and owners to join the group using the online registration form.
Devon Personal Care (Domiciliary Homecare) WhatsApp Group
We set up a supportive WhatsApp network for personal care business owners, registered managers and nominated individuals. To join the group please complete the form.
Devon Care Home Collaborative
Devon Care Home Collaborative (DCHC) is a membership organisation that provides support to care home providers, managers and staff in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. They aim to share best practice, provide inspiration, stimulate innovation, enable peer to peer learning and support the development of a financially sustainable care sector that understands and meets the common needs of members.
They work collaboratively with key stakeholders: the local authority, NHS and Clinical Commissioning Group, Devon STP, Proud to Care and others to support those working in the sector who strive to provide good quality care for those in need.
Membership is free and open to all care home providers, managers and staff.
You can sign up for free.
DCHC also runs regular events.
Webinars
For updates on webinars please visit our Webinars, online meetings and learning page.