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SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2)
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £75+VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\n\nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nThis course is suitable for staff providing direct care or making decisions across all adult care settings \nUnder the Health and Care Act 2022 all CQC-regulated providers must ensure their staff receive training in learning disability and autism that is appropriate to their role.\nThis is supported by the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice\, which sets out how to meet this legal duty. \n\nThis applies to all services\nEven if your service does not currently support autistic people or people with a learning disability\, this requirement still applies.\nPeople with learning disabilities and autistic people may use a wide range of services\, including general\, older people’s\, and non-specialist settings. In some cases\, individuals may not have a formal diagnosis or may not have disclosed it. Therefore\, all staff must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide safe\, respectful\, and inclusive care. \nThe Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government’s preferred training of meaningful training for health and social care staff on learning disabilities and autism.\nThe Tier 2 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers: \n\nAvoiding diagnostic overshadowing\nCommon co-occurring conditions\nLegal frameworks (Mental Capacity Act\, Human Rights Act\, Autism Act\, Equality Act)\nReasonable adjustments\, including hospital passports\nAppropriate DNACPR application\nProfessional culture\, biases\, and their impact\nAccessible communication\nUnderstanding and responding to individuals and families\nAsk Listen Do framework\nLearning from LeDeR\n\nPrior to attending\, delegates must have completed the e-learning module which can be found here\nPlease note this is managed on the national platform “e-learning for healthcare” and is not managed by HCPA. You will need to have an account or register for one. Guidance and support can be found here \nSome content may be sensitive or distressing. If impacted\, please discuss this with your employer and seek appropriate support.\nWatch this powerful animation about The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training \n*Please note: This course carries a course fee regardless of membership.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training. No refund will be offered.\nSee Terms & Conditions for cancellation periods.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-autism-tier-2-10/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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SUMMARY:Understanding the 3Ds - Depression Dementia and Delirium
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £10+VAT | Non-member: £20+VAT \n1.5 hour online session via Virtual Classroom\n\nThis course supports care staff to develop a clear understanding of depression\, dementia\, and delirium in older people\, often referred to as the three Ds. It focuses on recognising similarities and differences between these conditions and the risks of diagnostic overshadowing\, including the potential impact on safety\, wellbeing\, and quality of care. \nThe course aims to build staff confidence in spotting early signs of change\, understanding when concerns may indicate delirium or depression rather than dementia progression\, and knowing how and when to escalate concerns. Early recognition and appropriate response are key to improving outcomes for people using services. \nEntry Requirements: Learners should have completed their staff induction and have basic awareness of dementia as a minimum. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:\n• Understand the similarities and differences between dementia\, delirium\, and depression\n• Recognise the risks associated with diagnostic overshadowing and how to avoid it in practice\n• Identify early signs and symptoms of delirium and understand what action to take if it is suspected\n• Be aware of the risk of suicide and self-harm in older people\n• Understand the importance of timely escalation and seeking appropriate clinical support\n• Know where to go for help and support if concerned about a change in a resident or service user’s presentation \nStandards mapping\nThis course is mapped to the new dementia care standards:\n• Person-centred care\n• Responsive support for changing dependency\n• Skills and competence\n• Comprehensive health care\n• Collaborative multidisciplinary working \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/understanding-the-3ds-depression-dementia-and-delirium-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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SUMMARY:Enhanced Leadership Programme (Quantum Care)...
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £437.50 +VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) under Well-Led.\nRead more about the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Learning and Development Support Scheme here! \nThis is a closed course for Quantum Care employees only. \nFOUR Day course at Quantum Care Head Office | Silver Court | Watchmead | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1TS\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 03/09/2026\nDay 2: 11/09/2026\nDay 3: 02/10/2026\nDay 4: 16/10/2026 \nThis enhanced leadership programme is designed to strengthen leadership capability\, accountability and decision making across care home management teams. It supports both Deputy Managers and Registered Managers to move beyond task focused management and lead with confidence\, professionalism and clear accountability\, creating well led\, high performing services.\nThrough interactive learning\, real life care home scenarios and practical leadership tools\, the programme reinforces the importance of clear leadership roles\, effective delegation and reflective practice. Participants develop the skills needed to lead people\, manage performance fairly\, maintain professional boundaries and drive continuous improvement\, while remaining aligned with regulatory expectations and best practice. \nProgramme objectives\nParticipants will:\n• Understand the difference between responsibility and accountability in leadership roles\n• Develop confident\, values driven leadership behaviours\n• Strengthen professional boundaries while remaining approachable\n• Build and lead high quality\, accountable teams\n• Delegate effectively and enable others to work to their strengths\n• Improve time management\, prioritisation and strategic oversight\n• Apply reflective practice to improve decision making and outcomes\n• Use root cause analysis to move beyond blame and improve systems\n• Set clear expectations and manage performance consistently and fairly\n• Support leadership development and succession planning within teams \nAs HCPA hold the Quality Assured Learning Service (QACLS) benchmark\, you can confidently book this programme\, knowing the training is of an exceptionally high standard and will provide you with the vital skills needed to successfully lead. \nLearners are expected to attend each of the learning and development modules that make up the programme and will only be able to receive a certificate of completion if they have participated in all modules. Delegates who withdraw or do not complete will not be refunded and won’t be able to claim reimbursement through the LDSS. Cancellation charges apply. Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and costs incurred. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee. Please refer to the T&C’s  in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/enhanced-leadership-programme-quantum-care-2/
LOCATION:Quantum Care | Silver Court | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1TS
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