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SUMMARY:Fire Safety Study (Residential settings) - Manager Responsibilities - Morning session
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nOnly available for Hertfordshire providers \nVenue: HCPA Mundells Campus\, Welwyn Garden City\, Hertfordshire\, AL7 1FT \nThis fully funded study day will cover management obligations\, relevant legislation\, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety. \nAdult Care Services strongly recommends that you send a representative from your service to this workshop if you or a colleague have not attended any of the previous Fire Safety Workshops held in the last 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n• Outline of fire safety legislation and requirements\n• Steps to take to ensure compliance with legislation\n• Fire Risk Assessments\n• The roles of competent persons and carrying out due diligence\n• Tools and resources to help understand legal responsibilities\n• Evacuation strategies/ electrical safety/ PEEPs/managing contractors and review of case studies for serious incidents \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/fire-safety-study-residential-settings-manager-responsibilities-morning-session-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T163000
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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-2-27/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T100000
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SUMMARY:Rare Dementias - an Insight
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day virtual course via MS Teams \nThis course aims to provide attendees an introduction to rare dementia. This will include a brief overview of some rare types of dementia and what impact these dementias may have on how you support and care for someone living with one of these types of Dementia. \nThis course meets the following HCC dementia care standards:\n• Person Centred care\n• Responsive support to changing Dependency\n• Carer and family involvement\n• Respect and dignity\n• Effective communication\n• Skills and Competence\n• Supportive Environment\n• Collaborative MDT Working \nLearning objectives:\n• To raise awareness of rare dementias\n• To have a basic understanding of a range of different rare dementias\n• To understand the impact of these dementias on an individual and their families\n• To be aware of the unique needs of people living with a rare dementia\n• To increase knowledge in how best to provide care and support for individuals with a rare dementa\n• To be aware of where to go for further advice and support \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/rare-dementias-an-insight-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Time Management and Effective Mentoring and Coaching - Essential Skills for new leaders
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT \nOne day course at HCPA Campus \nStepping into a leadership role comes with new challenges\, responsibilities\, and the need to manage time and people effectively. This course equips emerging leaders with essential skills in time management\, mentoring\, and coaching to enhance productivity\, reduce stress\, and support team development. \nLearners will explore practical strategies to overcome common time management pitfalls\, such as procrastination and inefficient prioritisation\, while learning to implement tools like the Time Management Matrix. Additionally\, the course delves into the critical distinctions between mentoring and coaching\, offering insights into when and how to apply each approach for maximum impact. \nThrough interactive discussions\, learners will gain valuable techniques for effective delegation\, coaching conversations\, and guiding their teams toward success. By the end of the course\, new leaders will be equipped with the skills to manage their time wisely and develop their teams through purposeful mentoring and coaching. \nEntry requirements:\nLearners who attend this course need to be New to Leadership. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the importance of effective time management and its impact on productivity\, stress levels\, and overall leadership effectiveness.\n• Identify personal “thieves of time” and common time management mistakes\, including procrastination and fear of failure\, and develop strategies to overcome them.\n• Learn how to manage and prioritise tasks effectively by categorising them based on urgency and importance using the Time Management Matrix.\n• Evaluate different time management tools and communication techniques to enhance efficiency and delegation skills.\n• Differentiate between mentoring and coaching\, understanding their unique roles and benefits in leadership and team development.\n• Explore coaching techniques and models\, including effective questioning strategies\, and discover how coaching can be applied in different workplace scenarios to support and develop team members. \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/mastering-time-management-and-effective-mentoring-and-coaching-essential-skills-for-new-leaders/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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SUMMARY:Fire Safety Study (Residential settings) - Manager Responsibilities - Afternoon session
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nOnly available for Hertfordshire providers \nVenue: HCPA Mundells Campus\, Welwyn Garden City\, Hertfordshire\, AL7 1FT \nThis fully funded study day will cover management obligations\, relevant legislation\, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety. \nAdult Care Services strongly recommends that you send a representative from your service to this workshop if you or a colleague have not attended any of the previous Fire Safety Workshops held in the last 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n• Outline of fire safety legislation and requirements\n• Steps to take to ensure compliance with legislation\n• Fire Risk Assessments\n• The roles of competent persons and carrying out due diligence\n• Tools and resources to help understand legal responsibilities\n• Evacuation strategies/ electrical safety/ PEEPs/managing contractors and review of case studies for serious incidents \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/fire-safety-study-residential-settings-manager-responsibilities-afternoon-session-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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