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SUMMARY:Risk Assessing Falls and Frailty and embedding Outcome measures within your Service for Managers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day course at HCPA Mundells Campus!\n \nA session for Care Managers exploring how HCPA resources can support you to ensure Falls Risk Assessments are robust. \nYou will look at evidence-based falls and frailty interventions\, and you will also discuss the importance of early frailty identification and assessment within your care setting. \nYou will also consider the use of Outcome Measures to monitor individuals’ progress or deterioration. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nConfidently use HCPA resources within their organisation to support more robust Falls Risk Assessments.\nIdentify the risk of frailty using evidence-based assessment tools.\nUnderstand the purpose of Outcome Measures and implement these within their service.\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.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/risk-assessing-falls-and-frailty-and-embedding-outcome-measures-within-your-service-for-managers-4/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
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SUMMARY:Care Home Medication CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 05/05/2026 | Day 2: 11/05/2026 | Day 3: 18/05/2026 | Day 4: 19/05/2026\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: \n Care Culture | Data Security & Protection | Dementia | Enablement | End of Life | Engagement | Falls & Frailty | Infection Prevention & Control | Medication | Mental Capacity | Mental Health Service | Positive Behaviour Support (ADS) | Skin Health | Safeguarding \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-home-medication-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260304T102714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T114233Z
UID:10002307-1778059800-1778085000@www.hcpa.info
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-2-36/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260323T110428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110428Z
UID:10002380-1778061600-1778068800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Perimenopause & Menopause - Learning Disability Support
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded for Hertfordshire Care providers only \n2 hour session via MS Teams \nThe symptoms and effects of Perimenopause and Menopause are not widely understood by people with learning disabilities and those that support them. This webinar\, delivered by Karlene Green\, Health Improvement and Prevention Community Nurse & Louise Jenkins\, Strategic\, Lead Nurse for Community Learning Disability Nursing\, is to help you understand and recognise the changes that can occur through using the new Assessment Tool\, along with introducing the easy read information we have produced. We will also talk you through the Pathway so you understand who to seek help from and what response you should get. \nLearning objectives: \n\nGain an awareness of how Perimenopause and Menopause can affect people with learning disabilities\nRecognise common signs and symptoms using the new Assessment Tool\nExplore easy‑read information designed to support understanding and communication\nLearn how to follow the Perimenopause & Menopause Pathway to identify the right support\nUnderstand who to seek help from and what responses to expect within the care pathway\nBuild confidence in supporting individuals through menopause‑related changes\n\nClick here to book\n*Please note: Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/perimenopause-menopause-learning-disability-support/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260226T145552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T233631Z
UID:10002288-1778061600-1778083200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Homecare Medication CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\n \nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 06/05/2026 | Day 2: 07/05/2026 | Day 3: 12/05/2026 | Day 4: 20/05/2026\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: \n Care Culture | Data Security & Protection | Dementia | Enablement | End of Life | Engagement | Falls & Frailty | Infection Prevention & Control | Medication | Mental Capacity | Mental Health Service | Positive Behaviour Support (ADS) | Skin Health | Safeguarding \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/homecare-medication-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260223T115457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T233857Z
UID:10002263-1778148000-1778169600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Safeguarding - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 07/05/2026\nDay 2: 08/05/2026\n\nCourse Overview\nExtending Knowledge for Confident\, Collaborative Practice\nThis advanced safeguarding course is designed for care professionals who want to deepen their understanding and enhance their ability to protect adults at risk. Building on foundational knowledge\, the course explores the principles of adult safeguarding in greater depth and emphasises confident\, informed decision-making and effective multi-agency collaboration.\nLearners will gain the skills and insight needed to identify signs of abuse or neglect\, respond appropriately to concerns\, and navigate the complexities of safeguarding legislation and local policy. Through practical guidance this course supports learners in recognising unsafe practices and taking the right action to protect those in their care. \nIdeal for those in adult care roles at all levels\, this course encourages proactive\, partnership-based safeguarding that puts the wellbeing of the people that we support at the centre.\nCat C – following/promoting best practice/ supporting colleagues with additional knowledge \nReporting to/ guided by Champ & Manager Awareness of roles and responsibilities – processes and policies \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the principles of adult safeguarding and their importance in promoting the wellbeing and safety of individuals at risk.\n• Promoting best practice to enable and empower all colleagues to recognise the signs\, symptoms\, and indicators of abuse or neglect\, and understand how to respond appropriately to concerns.\n• Develop knowledge of national legislation and local safeguarding policies\, including how current laws impact adult protection practices. \n• Learn how to internally escalate unsafe practices and respond to suspected or disclosed abuse\, following correct procedures and protocols.\n• Understand the importance of multi-agency collaboration and understand your role in how to effectively participate in joint working to safeguard the people that you 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/safeguarding-extended-knowledge-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260223T103914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T063949Z
UID:10002259-1778234400-1778256000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Digital & Data - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £112.50+VAT | Non-member: £225+VAT \nThree day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 08/05/2026\nDay 2: 13/05/2026\nDay 3: 20/05/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to assess your organisation’s Data Security practices and ensure compliance with GDPR regulations. Gain a clear understanding of what your organisation must implement to meet CQC inspections\, specifically Governance Quality Statement within Well-Led Key Question. Learn how to adopt best practices for the use of Digital Technology and how best to prevent Cyber Attacks. \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nLearning objectives: \n• Understand Data Security & Protection Law and Legislation.\n• Understand the requirements for GDPR compliance and CQC inspections\n• Understand Person centred digital care and support\, including the ethical use of technology\n• Understand the use of AI in the Care Sector\n• Understand how to support your organisation\n• Understand how to promote Data Security and Digital working in the workplace. \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/digital-data-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260304T103759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234259Z
UID:10002311-1778493600-1778515200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Safeguarding & Capacity
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT\n \nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nThis course covers the key principles of safeguarding and an individuals rights regarding capacity. It identifies different types of abuse\, along with the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a care professional must do if abuse is suspected or alleged. \nLearning objectives:\n• Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse\n• Summarise how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse\n• Identify the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse\n• Recognise ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse\n• Explain how to recognise and report unsafe practices\n• Recognise the principles of Mental Capacity and how this relates to effective safeguarding \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/safeguarding-capacity-9/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260318T152224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234355Z
UID:10002367-1778493600-1778515200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Mental Capacity - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT\n \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 11/05/2026\nDay 2: 12/05/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis advanced-level course is designed to equip adult care professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to confidently navigate and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) in a wide range of care settings. With a focus on legal compliance\, ethical decision-making\, and person-centred care\, this course builds on foundational understanding to support professionals in delivering care that respects autonomy\, protects rights\, and promotes dignity. \nLearners will explore the historical context and significance of the MCA\, including its roots in human rights law\, and gain a comprehensive understanding of its core principles\, legal frameworks\, and practical applications. The course provides clarity on what constitutes mental capacity\, who is responsible for assessing it\, and how decisions should be made lawfully\, ethically\, and in a person’s best interests. \nLearners will also examine complex areas such as Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)\, Advanced Decisions\, the lawful use of restraint under section 6(4) of the MCA\, and the evolving landscape of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)\, including the anticipated changes under Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nLearning objectives: \n• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005\, including its key principles\, purpose\, and scope.\n• Explain the importance of promoting autonomy.\n• Confidently apply the five statutory principles of the MCA 2005\, supporting individuals with decision-making and promoting best practice.\n• Explore roles and responsibilities in decision-making under the MCA\, and how to work collaboratively with others.\n• Explore the legal definition of “restraint” under section 6(4) of the MCA 2005.\n• Explore the connections between the Mental Capacity Act\, the Human Rights Act 1998\, and the CQC’s standards for quality and safety\, and apply this understanding to protect people who use our services rights and dignity. \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-extended-knowledge-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260309T123604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234454Z
UID:10002338-1778580000-1778589000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Bed Care Prevention for Managers
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day course at HCPA Campus\n \nThe number of people requiring bed care appears to have risen since the pandemic leading to a variety of challenges for both clients and care providers. This course aims to provide knowledge on the decision-making process for individuals at risk of receiving permanent bed care. Providers will also be made aware of the latest guidance to confidently navigate decisions about the use of bed rails and bed levers\, in line with MHRA guidance and best practice principles. The training will cover when equipment is necessary\, how to complete risk assessments effectively\, and how to ensure decisions are always safe and person-centred. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the key factors and decision-making processes around permanent bed care.\nIdentify barriers and strategies to improve the experience of people receiving bed care.\nApply current guidance on bed rails\, bed levers and equipment use using MHRA guidance.\nComplete and document effective\, person-centred risk assessments for people receiving bed care.\nPromote prevention\, engagement and supportive approaches for individuals on bed care.\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.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/bed-care-prevention-for-managers-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260304T102928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T102928Z
UID:10002308-1778837400-1778862600@www.hcpa.info
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-2-37/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260223T120018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234809Z
UID:10002264-1778839200-1778860800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT  \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 15/05/2026\nDay 2: 22/05/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis two-day extended knowledge course is aimed at care professionals who have been in their role for at least 6 months and already have a strong foundational knowledge of PBS.\nThe course provides a detailed exploration of key topics relevant to supporting behaviour positively within social care. Through interactive activities\, case studies\, and practical tools\, learners will build greater confidence in applying PBS principles effectively while continuing to promote dignity\, independence\, and person-centred care. \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nEntry Requirements\nParticipants must have completed the Care Certificate or equivalent induction training and worked in the care sector for a minimum of 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the foundations of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).\n• Deepen understanding of the principles and values of PBS\n• Understand behaviour as communication\, and recognise the messages and needs conveyed through behaviour.\n• Apply PBS to real-life practice through reflective learning\, case studies\, and interactive discussions.\n• Explore proactive and reactive strategies in greater detail.\n• Understand the importance of trauma-informed care\, and how trauma can influence behaviour.\n• Explore trauma-informed PBS approaches to ensure that support plans are sensitive\, person-centred\, and promote healing.\n• Develop skills in effective communication\, including using positive body language and active listening\, to build positive relationships and trust.\n• Explore the role of capable environments in supporting behaviour positively and enabling people to thrive.\n• Develop confidence and skills in de-escalation and diffusion techniques.\n• Prepare to support behaviour positively within care environments\, focusing on building relationships with families and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) \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/positive-behaviour-support-pbs-extended-knowledge-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162440
CREATED:20260226T154534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T111359Z
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SUMMARY:Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion
DESCRIPTION:     \nCourse fees: Fully funded\nONLY available for Hertfordshire Residential Homes and Day Opportunity services supporting those living with Dementia\nAudience: Current Dementia and Engagement Champions or Equivalent training.  \nThree day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 18/05/2026\nDay 2: 19/05/2026\nDay 3: 26/05/2026\nDelegates and Managers should watch this 1 hour Introduction session to fully understand the requirements of the programme WATCH HERE\nFollowing training\, delegates will be observed onsite delivering music sessions\, and attend monthly 1 hour online network sessions \nEntry Requirements – Delegates are required to have existing extended knowledge in dementia (eg HCPA Dementia or Engagement Champion or equivalent.) It is recommendation that each provider books two people to attend. Champions must be in a position to effect change within their service. \nDelegates should also complete this pre-learning prior to attending WATCH HERE \nMusic Therapy has many emotional\, social\, cognitive and physical health benefits. It can help anyone at any given time.\nMusic in dementia care:\n• Promotes verbal and non verbal expression\n• Increases opportunities for meaningful interaction\n• Increases levels of cognitive stimulation\n• Promotes the use of unimpaired cognitive function\n• Enables reminiscence and strengthens self-identity\n• Promotes engagement and communication among residents through social interaction \nBy undertaking this programme\, the delegate and the care organisation commits to deliver work-based learning to share knowledge with wider staff teams\, obtaining consent from participants\, and gathering evidence to support the research project. Champions are also expected to attend monthly online networking sessions to maintain recognition within the programme. \nThe Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion aims to provide delegates with the skills and confidence to embed therapeutic music techniques into dementia care\, improving the quality of life for people living with dementia. Benefits may include improved communication and wellbeing\, reduced anxiety and depression\, increased self-esteem\, cognitive stimulation\, opportunities for reminiscence\, emotional expression\, and connection to cultural identity. \nThe course is co-delivered by HCPA and a Music 24 music therapist. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of social care best practice alongside expert advice and demonstrations from a highly experienced music therapist. \nOver three days\, delegates will learn to create personalised music experiences for people living with dementia\, taking into account their musical preferences\, histories\, and cultural backgrounds. Training areas include passive listening to music\, active listening to music\, playing instruments or singing and talking about music.\nLife stories and person-centred approaches are integrated throughout the course to help delegates understand residents’ individual musical journeys. Music is recognised as a valuable tool to support mood and behaviour\, helping care teams embed positive behaviour support approaches.\nDelegates will also learn to use a dedicated toolbox of resources. These include structured session plans with clear instructions to build confidence and facilitate engagement. Session plans will include warm-up exercises\, main activities\, and concluding activities such as singing\, playing instruments\, or movement\, tailored to each resident’s abilities. \nResources – Champions will have access to a resource library of tools\, videos and activity session plans to run in their care service\, in addition to communication tools on how to engage residents\, staff and families\, alongside consent forms. \nPractical activities will involve:\n• Using a variety of instruments\n• Rhythm and pitch exercises\n• Pattern recognition\n• Movement and call-and-response activities\n• Creating personalised playlists to encourage social and cognitive engagement \nDuring the course\, delegates will begin creating music session plans and a personal Champion action plan. These will need to be completed as between days two and three. On day three\, each delegate will deliver a 10-15 minute music session demonstration and receive developmental feedback to support their ongoing progress. \nAfter completing the three-day course\, an in-service follow-up observation will be arranged. This will assess a live music session and review the delegates action plan. This stage also provides further feedback and is when the service can receive formal recognition. Following the course\, Champions will benefit from a monthly support network that promotes collaboration and continuous improvement in dementia care. They will also gain access to a growing library of therapeutic music resources to enhance their practice. \nEquipment – A musical starter pack will be created for each home to allow sessions to start without any delays. This pack will include basic percussion\, scarves and an optional Bluetooth Speaker. Packs will be provided at the end of the final day of training – be sure to arrange adequate transport for collection on the final day. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Champion music sessions confidently in a number of different ways\n• Understand the many benefits of music therapy\n• Understand how to use music to connect with residents\n• Understand how to apply person-centred approaches to fulfil someone’s music preferences and overcoming mic-conceptions\n• Understand how to integrate music preferences and therapeutic techniques within life stories and general care planning\n• Understand strategies to implement music preferences\n• Identify ways to engage with a group of people with complex needs and abilities\n• Build a rapport with residents and create a welcoming environment that supports the ‘whole person’\n• Have the ability to be compassionate and understanding of everyone’s needs\n• Know how to plan and deliver evidence-based sessions from the selection of resources available.\n• Understand how to cascade to staff through work- time learning sessions\n• Understand ways to evidence impact of music in dementia care\n• Practical observation of the 15-minute session \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/music-in-herts-dementia-care-champion-7/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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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-2-38/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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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-2-39/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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