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SUMMARY:Lead to Succeed
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £437.50 +VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Read more about the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Learning and Development Support Scheme here! \nFIVE Day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 06/07/2026\nDay 2: 13/07/2026\nDay 3: 20/07/2026\nDay 4: 27/07/2026\nDay 5: 03/08/2026 \nLead to Succeed is a practical learning programme aimed at aspiring managers and deputies in adult social care services. \nThis Skills for Care learning programme will help individuals to develop their leadership and management potential\, gain knowledge and be supported and challenged to put this into practice. Unlike undertaking formal qualifications\, which can often feel like a solitary process\, Lead to Succeed connects aspiring managers with their peers. Learners completing Lead to succeed will understand how successful behaviours and practical strategies can support them in their day-to-day work. They will be challenged to put these into practice\, boosting their capacity to lead and manage effectively. The programme includes an emphasis on reflection\, helping individuals to learn from their day-to-day experiences and think about how they can do things differently or get better at recognising what they do well. \nThe programme is delivered through five interactive modules covering the objectives below: \n\nSuccessful behaviours for leaders and managers\nBecoming a leader\nDeveloping a positive culture\nEffective supervision and coaching\nLeading and managing the inspection process\n\nHow it helps new managers and deputies \nLead to Succeed is at the forefront of the more formal development of aspiring new managers and deputies. This learning programme will help individuals to develop their leadership and management potential\, gain knowledge and be supported and challenged to put this into practice.\nWe’ve received overwhelming feedback about the difference it can make. Unlike undertaking formal qualifications\, which can often feel like a solitary process\, Lead to Succeed connects aspiring managers with their peers. Learners completing Lead to succeed will understand how successful behaviours and practical strategies can support them in their day-to-day work. They will be challenged to put these into practice\, boosting their capacity to lead and manage effectively. The programme includes an emphasis on reflection\, helping individuals to learn from their day-to-day experiences and think about how they can do things differently or get better at recognising what they do well. \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 five 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 five 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/lead-to-succeed/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T160000
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CREATED:20260318T162627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T233336Z
UID:10002374-1782813600-1782835200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Mental Capacity Manager Responsibilities
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\nThis course is for those in a leadership role\, with responsibility for mental capacity assessments.\nThroughout the course\, delegates will discuss:\n• The History of the Mental Capacity Act\n• Best Practice Principles and Code of Conduct\n• Responsibilities under the MCA and applying the principles.\n• Assessments of Capacity and Best Interests Decisions\n• Reporting\n• Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the Court of Protection \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand roles and responsibilities under the act and how to apply the principles in practice\n• Understand best practice principles and how to embed these into practice\n• Understand Best Interest Decisions and have confidence to make these where required\, using relevant law and legislation\n• Understand how the MCA code of practice is used and how this protects care professionals\n• Understand restrictive practice and the law.\n• Understand Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the role of the Court of Protection \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/mental-capacity-manager-responsibilities-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260318T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T232438Z
UID:10002371-1782122400-1782144000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Team Leading - Navigating Leadership Styles for Organisational Success
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nThis course is aimed at care staff who are either working in\, or progressing to a Team Leader position\, and will provide delegates with an understanding of leadership styles within organisations.\nLearners will develop knowledge of team dynamics and the techniques used to manage the work of teams. Learners will also gain an appreciation of the impact of change management and how a motivated team affects an organisation. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand different leadership styles within an organisation and be able to confidently use different leaderships styles\n• Understand team dynamics and describe the purpose of different teams\, along with team development and behaviour\n• Understand techniques used to manage the work of teams and describe a range of techniques to monitor the flow of a team\n• Understand the impact of change management within a team and the importance of accepting positive change\, including how to implement change\n• Understand team motivation and techniques that can be used to motivate staff \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/team-leading-navigating-leadership-styles-for-organisational-success-5/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
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UID:10002341-1782122400-1782133200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Home Medication Governance
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n3 hour course via Virtual Classroom\n\nThis online training course supports managers and senior staff in developing a clear\, robust\, and legally compliant approach to medication governance within care home settings. The session explores the legislation\, regulatory expectations\, and practical systems required to maintain safe\, consistent\, and person‑centred medication practice. Participants will also examine staff roles\, responsibilities\, and escalation processes – alongside effective methods for communicating good practice within wider teams. \nLearning Outcomes\n• Understand the legislation and guidance underpinning medication governance.\n• Understand how to ensure the care service can meet the regulatory and local monitoring requirements for medication administration\, including the consequences of incorrect practice.\n• Recognise and review the responsibilities involved in effective medication practice throughout the organisation\, including process for escalations.\n• To have clear guidance and structure regarding the roles\, responsibilities\, and accountabilities with different roles for medication administration.\n• Understand good methods of communication with the wider staff teams\, exploring how to establish ongoing communication to the wider team on good medication practice. \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.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/care-home-medication-governance/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260309T143824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T232019Z
UID:10002344-1781863200-1781870400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Effective Observations and Competency Management
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day webinar via Zoom\nThis course equips managers and team leaders with the skills and knowledge to conduct formal workplace observations that align with organisational standards and best practices. Effective observation and feedback are essential for ensuring staff meet competency requirements and continuously improve their performance. \nParticipants will explore the principles of formal observation\, including how to identify key competencies relevant to their roles. The course provides practical guidance on setting up and conducting structured\, competency-based observations\, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. In addition\, attendees will learn how to provide constructive feedback that fosters professional development and supports staff in achieving their full potential. \nEntry Requirements: Learners must be in a management role to attend this course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the principles of formal observation in the workplace. \nIdentify key competencies to observe in line with organizational standards and best practices. \nExplain how to set up and conduct effective competency-based observations. \nProvide constructive feedback following observations to support staff development and improvement. \n\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/effective-observations-and-competency-management-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260309T125213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T231904Z
UID:10002340-1781776800-1781787600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Homecare Medication Governance
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n3 hour course via Virtual Classroom\n\nThis course is to provide an understanding of the governance processes for medication administration in the setting. It is suitable for managers and leaders of care providers interested in expanding their skills and knowledge on safe medicine administration in their organisation. \nLearning Outcomes\n• Understand the legislation and guidance underpinning medication governance and how you can embed this using the medication standards document\n• Ensure the service understands and is meeting the regulatory and local monitoring requirements for medication administration\, including the consequences of incorrect practice\n• Recognise and review the responsibilities involved in effective medication practice throughout the organisation\, including process for escalations\n• To have clear guidance and structure regarding the roles\, responsibilities\, and accountabilities with different roles for medication administration\n• Understand good methods of communication with the wider staff teams and explore how you will establish ongoing communication to the wider team on good medication practice. \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.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/homecare-medication-governance-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260320T142623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T221313Z
UID:10002378-1781532000-1781541000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Engaging & Retaining a Competent Workforce - Strategies for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day course via Virtual Classroom \nDelivered live by an expert trainer in an interactive virtual setting\, this session offers a time-efficient learning experience with no travel costs and minimal disruption to busy leadership schedules. Participants will engage with the trainer and peers to share experiences\, reflect on current practice\, and develop actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately. The half-day programme is designed for established leaders and managers responsible for leading teams\, shaping culture\, and implementing effective retention strategies within complex and demanding environments. \nRetaining a skilled and motivated workforce is a critical leadership challenge with direct implications for service quality\, organisational performance\, and long-term sustainability. The course focuses on advanced leadership approaches to understanding individual motivations\, strengthening communication\, to ensure a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. Leaders will explore how their behaviours\, decision-making\, and communication styles influence engagement\, staff satisfaction\, and commitment\, with a strong emphasis on creating environments where people feel valued\, supported\, and motivated to perform at their best. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the importance of retention strategies and their impact on workforce stability and quality of care.\n• Explore the role of organisational culture and effective communication in retaining a competent workforce.\n• Learn techniques for understanding and addressing individual motivations and engagement of team members.\n• Develop practical strategies to enhance staff satisfaction\, motivation\, and commitment.\n• Acquire tools for creating a supportive work environment that fosters retention and professional growth. \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.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/engaging-retaining-a-competent-workforce-strategies-for-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260320T143130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T221142Z
UID:10002379-1781517600-1781526600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Recruitment with Purpose - Building a Values-Based Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day course via Virtual Classroom \nThis engaging half-day online course is designed for experienced managers and leaders who are responsible for attracting\, selecting\, and retaining staff within their organisations. In today’s competitive and values-driven workplace\, effective recruitment goes beyond assessing skills and experience\, it requires a clear focus on behaviours\, values\, and cultural alignment. \nParticipants will explore how to embed values-based recruitment practices into their existing processes\, ensuring that new hires not only meet role requirements but also contribute positively to organisational culture. The course will introduce the Leadership Qualities Framework as a practical tool to strengthen recruitment decisions and support long-term workforce development. \nThrough interactive discussions\, examples and practical exercises\, attendees will gain actionable strategies to enhance their recruitment approach\, improve candidate selection\, and build teams that reflect and reinforce organisational values. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the importance of values and behaviours in recruitment.\n• Explore the benefits of utilising the Leadership Qualities Framework.\n• Learn practical strategies to implement a values-based recruitment process.\n• Recognise how values-based recruitment enhances organisational culture.\n• Gain the skills to attract and retain employees who align with your organisation’s values.\n \n\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/recruitment-with-purpose-building-a-values-based-workforce-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260119T155457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T235402Z
UID:10002223-1779269400-1779280200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Fire Safety Study (Supported Living settings) - Manager Responsibilities - Morning session
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: Fully funded – Only available for Hertfordshire Members \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-supported-living-settings-manager-responsibilities-morning-session/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20251212T125107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T125107Z
UID:10002182-1773914400-1773936000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Culture CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £360+VAT | Associate Member: £360+VAT | Non-member: £450+VAT\nFive day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 19/03/2026 | Day 2: 24/03/2026 | Day 3: 31/03/2026 | Day 4: 08/04/2026\nAll sessions must be attended \nThis programme is suitable for Deputy Managers or above who have substantial experience and influence within the organisation.\nPrior to commencement\, the care organisation should undertake and complete the HCPA Cultural Values in Care (CVC) survey \nLead Excellence in Care with HCPA Champions\nEmpower your team by developing experienced colleagues to become HCPA Champions – individuals who influence positive\, high-quality change within their care services. \nWhat is an HCPA Champion?\nA Champion is a trained experienced care professional who drives improvements in care practices\, embeds governance\, and models excellence across the organisation.\nThe programmes equip Champions with the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to influence change\, support colleagues\, and apply best practice consistently.\nChampions revalidate every two years by evidencing change through action plans\, case studies\, and continuing professional development. \nWhy have Champions?\nCare Managers cannot do everything\, they need support from trusted staff to ensure the service remains compliant with evolving national and local guidance. Champions mentor peers\, influence care delivery\, and maintain elevated care standards through ongoing governance and learning. \nWe suggest care providers have a Champion in each relevant topic area. To ensure quality and focus\, each individual may only be a Champion in up to two topic areas: \nThis 5 day Care Culture CHAMPION course is suitable for Deputy Managers or above who have substantial experience and influence within the organisation.\nThe course will introduce the role of the Culture Champion and the responsibilities that it entails. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Define the role of a Care Culture CHAMPION and explain how this role benefits their organisation by fostering a positive and person-centred culture.\n• Describe the key concepts of culture transformation and the importance of embedding advocacy principles into everyday care.\n• Explain the impact of unconscious bias and compassion fatigue on care culture and how to address these challenges constructively.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop practical plans that support cultural transformation within their workplace.\n• Demonstrate how to use advocacy principles to promote person-centred care in daily interactions and decision-making.\n• Implement strategies for staff development and investment to strengthen organisational culture and care quality.\n• Evaluate own organisation’s culture using tools such as the HCPA Cultural Values in Care (CVC) survey.\n• Analyse the requirements for evidencing culture during inspections and how to prepare effectively using relevant tools and documentation.\n• Assess the effectiveness of culture transformation initiatives and champion-led actions\, recommending improvements based on feedback and evidence.\n• Develop a SMART goal-driven action plan and use meeting templates to empower and guide champions in embedding and sustaining a positive care culture. \nFind out more and apply here \nNote – This is an application\, not a booking. If approved\, you will be invited to book.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/care-culture-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20260106T092230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T092259Z
UID:10002200-1773826200-1773849600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Tender Bid Writing
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded – Only available for HCPA Members \nThis session is specifically designed for those in strategic leadership roles. \nIt will equip you with the knowledge and tools to secure that crucial health and social care tender. Whether your goal is to retain an existing contract or win a new one\, this session will guide you through the key considerations of bidding\, essential preparations\, and the steps to become tender-ready – culminating in writing a successful\, high-scoring bid.\nWhat you will gain: \n\nStrategic planning and preparation to ensure compliance and readiness\nInsight into partnership bidding – weighing benefits and potential risks\nConfidence in tackling method statements effectively\nTechniques to strengthen your bid and maximise scoring potential\nPost-submission essentials to maintain momentum and compliance\n\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/tender-bid-writing-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20251212T122112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T122112Z
UID:10002176-1773050400-1773072000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Adult Disability Positive Behaviour Support CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 09/03/2026 | Day 2: 10/03/2026 | Day 3: 16/03/2026 | Day 4: 23/03/2026\nAll sessions must be attended \nLead Excellence in Care with HCPA Champions\nEmpower your team by developing experienced colleagues to become HCPA Champions – individuals who influence positive\, high-quality change within their care services. \nWhat is an HCPA Champion?\nA Champion is a trained experienced care professional who drives improvements in care practices\, embeds governance\, and models excellence across the organisation.\nThe programmes equip Champions with the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to influence change\, support colleagues\, and apply best practice consistently.\nChampions revalidate every two years by evidencing change through action plans\, case studies\, and continuing professional development. \nWhy have Champions?\nCare Managers cannot do everything\, they need support from trusted staff to ensure the service remains compliant with evolving national and local guidance. Champions mentor peers\, influence care delivery\, and maintain elevated care standards through ongoing governance and learning. \nWe suggest care providers have a Champion in each relevant topic area. To ensure quality and focus\, each individual may only be a Champion in up to two topic areas: \nThe Adult Disability Positive Behaviour Support CHAMPION course will enable Care professionals to take on the role of Champion within their organisation for this topic. The Champion will have a clear understanding of local and national guidance and legislation for and will cascade this information amongst care teams\, improving the safety and quality of care for individuals. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Define the role of a Positive Behaviour Support Champion and explain how this role benefits their organisation by promoting safe\, person-centred care.\n• Explain the context and principles of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model\, including the key characteristics that underpin effective PBS.\n• Define the term ‘behaviours that challenge’ and recognise the contexts in which these behaviours may occur.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop and monitor PBS plans relevant to their workplace.\n• Outline how to contribute to a functional analysis of an individual’s behaviours to better understand triggers.\n• Demonstrate how to implement prevention strategies that proactively reduce the likelihood of behaviours that challenge.\n• Use a person-centred approach to develop PBS plans that promote meaningful participation and wellbeing.\n• Describe and implement secondary prevention strategies designed to manage behaviours before escalation.\n• Explain how to implement strategies to safely respond to behaviours that challenge\, ensuring dignity and respect.\n• Develop a SMART goal-driven action plan to embed positive behaviour support principles within their service\, promoting consistency and positive outcomes. \nFind out more and apply here \nNote – This is an application\, not a booking. If approved\, you will be invited to book.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/adult-disability-positive-behaviour-support-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T023330
CREATED:20250707T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163551Z
UID:10001803-1768298400-1768320000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Think Big\, Lead Smart - Well-Led
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £437.50+VAT | Associate Member: £437.50+VAT | Non-member: £437.50+VAT\n \nFIVE day course either at HCPA Campus or by Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 13/01/2026\nDay 2: 28/01/2026\nDay 3: 12/02/2026\nDay 4: 24/02/2026\nDay 5: 10/03/2026 \nAre you in a role where you would like to master the art of strategic leadership?\nDo you want to lead with purpose and think with power? \nOur five-day leadership programme (formerly known as Succession Planning Stage 2 – Continuing Professional Development) is designed for managers with 2+ years’ experience\, multi-site or regional managers\, directors and business owners in adult social care.\nGain insights into the distinctions between management and leadership\, discover the TEAMology Tool\, and build awareness of how your personal leadership style influences others. Develop a clear vision of what success looks like\, organisational goals\, enhance team performance and drive sustainable\, system-level improvements. Key focus areas include strategic planning\, values-led leadership\, building high-performing teams\, navigating change\, and developing robust recruitment and retention strategies. Participants will gain the insight and capability to lead with clarity\, influence\, and long-term impact:\n• Know yourself – Looking Inwards\n• Leading a successful service – Looking Around\n• Leading high performing teams – Looking Sideways\n• Beyond Boundaries – Looking Outwards\n• Recruitment & Retention \nAttending in person will benefit from valuable networking\, peer collaboration\, and the chance to form buddy and mentoring relationships for ongoing support beyond the course. These sessions spark spontaneous collaboration\, deeper insights and sharing best practice through real-time interaction.\nThe programme also includes learner-led optional follow up sessions with the tutor at 3 months and 6 months\, providing continued support and accountability as you apply your learning in the real world. \nTo book an In-person space\, click here\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/think-big-lead-smart-well-led-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills
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UID:10001802-1768298400-1768320000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Think Big\, Lead Smart - Well-Led
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £437.50+VAT | Associate Member: £437.50+VAT | Non-member: £437.50+VAT\n \nFIVE day course either at HCPA Campus or by Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 13/01/2026\nDay 2: 28/01/2026\nDay 3: 12/02/2026\nDay 4: 24/02/2026\nDay 5: 10/03/2026 \nAre you in a role where you would like to master the art of strategic leadership?\nDo you want to lead with purpose and think with power? \nOur five-day leadership programme (formerly known as Succession Planning Stage 2 – Continuing Professional Development) is designed for managers with 2+ years’ experience\, multi-site or regional managers\, directors and business owners in adult social care.\nGain insights into the distinctions between management and leadership\, discover the TEAMology Tool\, and build awareness of how your personal leadership style influences others. Develop a clear vision of what success looks like\, organisational goals\, enhance team performance and drive sustainable\, system-level improvements. Key focus areas include strategic planning\, values-led leadership\, building high-performing teams\, navigating change\, and developing robust recruitment and retention strategies. Participants will gain the insight and capability to lead with clarity\, influence\, and long-term impact:\n• Know yourself – Looking Inwards\n• Leading a successful service – Looking Around\n• Leading high performing teams – Looking Sideways\n• Beyond Boundaries – Looking Outwards\n• Recruitment & Retention \nAttending in person will benefit from valuable networking\, peer collaboration\, and the chance to form buddy and mentoring relationships for ongoing support beyond the course. These sessions spark spontaneous collaboration\, deeper insights and sharing best practice through real-time interaction.\nThe programme also includes learner-led optional follow up sessions with the tutor at 3 months and 6 months\, providing continued support and accountability as you apply your learning in the real world. \nTo book a Virtual classroom space\, click here\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/think-big-lead-smart-well-led-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T160000
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UID:10002058-1765447200-1765468800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £830+VAT\nFull payment is required prior to course commencement.\nThis qualification is eligible for funding re-imbursement up to £1000 via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\nSeven session course via Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended (T&C’s apply)\nDay 1: 11/12/2025\nDay 2: 18/12/2025\nDay 3: 15/01/2026\nDay 4: 22/01/2026\nDay 5: 05/02/2026\nDay 6: 12/02/2026\nDay 7: 12/03/2026\nPortfolio submission: 30/03/2026\nAdditional one-to-one support is available outside scheduled sessions for knowledge assessments and professional discussions to meet the qualification criteria. \nThe Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is designed for senior professionals working within or supporting the adult social care sector who wish to lead safe\, person-centred digital transformation.\nThis qualification is particularly suited to individuals in roles that enable them to demonstrate leadership\, introduce and integrate technology into care delivery\, and improve outcomes for people who draw on care and support.\nLearners should have substantial experience within the sector and be working at Level 3 or above\, with opportunities to influence digital practice in their setting. \nThroughout the qualification\, learners will explore how technology and data can enhance the quality\, efficiency\, and outcomes of care. They will also develop the skills to plan and implement appropriate digital tools\, and to lead teams in building digital competence and confidence\, while upholding strong standards of governance\, privacy\, and ethical practice. \nBy completing the qualification\, learners will be able to:\n• Understand the national context for technology and data in adult social care\, including legal\, ethical\, safeguarding\, and governance considerations.\n• Identify technology and data that can improve quality of life\, personalise care\, and support independence.\n• Plan\, assess\, and select digital solutions that meet organisational and service requirements.\n• Engage stakeholders effectively and manage supplier/external relationships to support sustainable implementation.\n• Lead change: build staff digital skills\, confidence\, and wellbeing; create a positive learning culture; and champion continuous improvement using feedback and outcomes data \nTo achieve the qualification\, learners must successfully complete three mandatory units:\n• Use of technology and data in adult social care\n• Implement technology in adult social care\n• Lead change\, learning and improvement in adult social care \nThe course includes seven tutor-led sessions to support learners in developing the required knowledge\, skills and behaviours for successful completion. Learners must also complete and submit coursework within the timeframes set by the Tutor/Assessor. Both learners and their managers share responsibility for ensuring all submissions are authentic and completed on time. \nWhat are the entry requirements?\n• Prospective learners should have substantial experience within the sector and be working at Level 3 or above\, with opportunities to influence digital practice in their setting.\n• They should possess a strong command of the English language (e.g.\, Level 2).
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/level-5-award-in-digital-leadership-in-adult-social-care/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills,Qualifications
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T123000
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UID:10001870-1762423200-1762432200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Self-harm and suicidal ideation & intent for Mental Health service providers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £38+VAT | ACE Member: £33+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day course via Zoom \nThis half-day session is delivered live by our expert trainer in an interactive virtual environment\, meaning there are no hidden travel costs and fits easier into busy schedules. Sessions are designed so that participants can interact with the trainer and other learners to quickly gain actionable skills\, knowledge and behaviours\, helping them implement these swiftly. \nThis course is suitable for all Mental Health services\, and is best suited for managers and seniors who are able to implement new practice into care planning. \nThe issues of self-harm and suicidal ideation are subjects whose stigma are starting to be addressed by society\, and as such the sheer prevalence of both are becoming more understood. This training has been developed to promote professional vigilance at the community level and give professionals the knowledge\, skills and confidence to work with affected individuals. \nThe course will explain what self-harm is\, why people use it as a means of coping\, and methods including typical and atypical to show the scale of harmful behaviours.\nIt will explain why people may have suicidal thoughts\, how these range in frequency and intensity and will consider biological considerations for both issues as a way of explaining in more detail their nature.\nThe course will cover how learners can use their knowledge to inform care planning and will be introduced to wellness plans and simple tools regarding harm reduction\, that when combined with care plans can improve wellbeing outcomes for people.\nWe want providers to feel equipped to have conversations with people who they either know or suspect are affected and feel confident to provide person centred support from accessing this training. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the definition of self-harm\n• Understand the importance of vigilance\n• Understand biological considerations\n• Understand links between self-harm and suicide\n• Common factors associated with suicide thoughts/intent\n• How knowledge of the subjects can be used to inform care plans.\n• Understand what organisations and resources can help. \n\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/self-harm-and-suicidal-ideation-intent-for-mental-health-service-providers-with-hpft-cohort-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Care topics
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UID:10001900-1759485600-1759507200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Managing People - Proactively Raising Productivity through Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: £56+VAT | ACE Member: £50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT\nOne Day course at HCPA\nPeople are any company’s greatest asset and even more so in the care sector\, so how do you ensure you keep the right people in the right jobs?\nThis course has been designed to support managers at all levels to reflect on staff performance and grow staff teams to work together creating a ‘can do’ environment where challenges are met with passion and enthusiasm and staff are confident in their place in the company. Delegates will learn how to stand back and look at systems and process models  \nLearning objectives: \n\nIdentify key responsibilities of a Leader.  \nUnderstand reasons for performance management.  \nRecognise the balance between challenge and support.  \nAnalyse the differences of a leader and a manager.  \nDistinguish between the 4 leadership styles.  \nDemonstrate effective coaching skills.  \nExamine feedback tools.  \nEvaluate knowledge using case studies.  \n\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/managing-people-proactively-raising-productivity-through-performance-management-cohort-01/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T160000
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UID:10001957-1757066400-1757088000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Enabling & Posture CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 05/09/2025 | Day 2: 12/09/2025 | Day 3: 19/09/2025 | Day 4: 26/09/2025\nAll sessions must be attended \nLead Excellence in Care with HCPA Champions\nEmpower your team by developing experienced colleagues to become HCPA Champions – individuals who influence positive\, high-quality change within their care services. \nWhat is an HCPA Champion?\nA Champion is a trained experienced care professional who drives improvements in care practices\, embeds governance\, and models excellence across the organisation.\nThe programmes equip Champions with the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to influence change\, support colleagues\, and apply best practice consistently.\nChampions revalidate every two years by evidencing change through action plans\, case studies\, and continuing professional development. \nWhy have Champions?\nCare Managers cannot do everything\, they need support from trusted staff to ensure the service remains compliant with evolving national and local guidance. Champions mentor peers\, influence care delivery\, and maintain elevated care standards through ongoing governance and learning. \nWe suggest care providers have a Champion in each relevant topic area. To ensure quality and focus\, each individual may only be a Champion in up to two topic areas: \nThe Enabling & Posture CHAMPION equips staff to learn how simple changes can be made to improve functional independence\, so that individuals can fully participate in their life physically and mentally\, thereby improving overall health outcomes and quality of life\, and supporting people to live longer better. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Define the role of an Enabling Champion and explain how this role can benefit their organisation by fostering a culture of independence and active participation.\n• Describe the anatomy and physiology relevant to mobility\, including the benefits of physical activity and encouraging participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) through normal movement.\n• Explain the principles of an enabling care culture\, including how to identify potential problems and appropriately signpost to appropriate professionals.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop personalised mobility and enabling plans within their own workplace.\n• Demonstrate effective communication and motivational strategies\, including goal setting\, to support and encourage individuals’ participation in mobility and ADLs.\n• Implement therapeutic handling techniques\, such as therapeutic touch\, to facilitate safe and effective movement.\n• Analyse posture and positioning principles\, including joint positioning and optimal alignment\, and apply methods to check and improve sitting posture.\n• Evaluate signs of acute deterioration using tools such as RESTORE2 and NEWS2\, and identify appropriate actions and referrals.\n• Assess the impact of enabling practices on individual independence and well-being\, and recommend improvements to care plans and organisational culture.\n• Develop a comprehensive action plan using SMART goals to promote an enabling care culture that supports safe mobility\, encourages physical activity\, and ensures timely response to health deterioration. \nFind out more and apply here \nNote – This is an application\, not a booking. If approved\, you will be invited to book.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/enabling-posture-champion-application/
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Champions,Prevention & Enablement
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