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SUMMARY:Infection Prevention and Control CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT  \nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 02/06/2026 | Day 2: 09/06/2026 | Day 3: 15/06/2026 | Day 4: 22/06/2026\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/infection-prevention-and-control-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260318T125609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225253Z
UID:10002365-1780394400-1780416000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Engagement support and goal setting - Strategies for effective activities planning
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 designed for activities leads and coordinators committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents through personalised engagement and effective goal setting.\nParticipants will learn how to set and document SMART goals tailored to individual residents\, understand the significance of exploring life stories\, and develop strategies for engaging residents with varying levels of dementia. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand roles and responsibilities when providing engagement support.\n• Learn techniques for assessing resident needs and setting personalised goals.\n• Understand the importance of life stories involving families and friends in resident care.\n• Understand the principles and importance of SMART goal setting in a care setting.\n• Gain skills in documenting and updating goals in care plans.\n• Learn best practices for recording activities and ensuring access to records for all 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/engagement-support-and-goal-setting-strategies-for-effective-activities-planning/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260309T151200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225354Z
UID:10002345-1780480800-1780488000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:      \n\nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n2 hour course via Virtual Classroom\nThis course offers delegates a comprehensive understanding of mental health and its contributing factors. Delegates will gain insight into what experiencing mental ill-health feels like\, recognising common symptoms and understanding its impact on both individuals and their loved ones. The course also covers effective strategies for managing and treating mental ill-health\, with a focus on best practices in care. Additionally\, delegates will be guided to valuable resources for further support if needed. \nLearning Outcomes\n• Explain what is meant by mental health\n• Recognise social and effects of mental ill-health\n• Explain how to respond to Mental Health issues\n• Identify person centred support strategies and how to implement them \nClick here to register\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/mental-health-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260429T083324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T083324Z
UID:10002392-1780480800-1780488000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Improving End of Life Care for People with Learning Disabilities & Autistic People
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded \n2 hour session via MS Teams \nThis webinar introduces the Central East ICS guidance on delivering high‑quality\, equitable end of life care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. It will support health and social care professionals\, paid carers\, and families to better recognise when someone may be approaching the end of life\, start timely and appropriate conversations\, and put person‑centred plans in place. \nThe session will explore key principles including early identification\, reasonable adjustments\, inclusive advance care planning\, communication needs\, mental capacity\, and coordinated working across services. Practical tools such as the Gold Standards Framework\, ReSPECT\, Health Action Plans\, and accessible resources will be highlighted to support consistent\, compassionate care that respects dignity\, choice\, and individual wishes at every stage of the end‑of‑life pathway. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand Central East ICS guidance on equitable end of life care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people\nRecognise when someone may be approaching the end of life and the importance of early identification\nSupport inclusive\, person‑centred conversations and advance care planning\, including communication needs and mental capacity\nIdentify reasonable adjustments and the role of families\, carers and professionals\nUnderstand how tools such as the Gold Standards Framework\, ReSPECT and Health Action Plans support coordinated\, compassionate care\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/improving-end-of-life-care-for-people-with-learning-disabilities-autistic-people/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260515T133708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T134217Z
UID:10002460-1780480800-1780502400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches and becoming a trauma informed organisation
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT  \nOne day course at HCPA \nDelegates will have an opportunity to understand the widespread nature of trauma within populations\, and how these can manifest on both an individual\, community\, cultural and national level. \nDelegates will learn how traumatic experiences\, especially those in childhood can fundamentally affect the way in which brain development occurs and will explore different types of trauma responses. They will also learn a key principle of being trauma informed is by looking beyond presenting behaviours and understand trauma informed approaches are not a specific intervention\, rather an organisational change to how people within all levels of an organisation are treated. This organisational change has multiple benefits to all people at all levels\, not just those who use services. \nDelegates will spend the second half of the day being shown a step-by-step guide on how to use the TrACE toolkit to; ready\, review\, monitor and evaluate their own trauma informed journey and have an opportunity to network with other delegates to support their individual journeys further. \nLearning objectives:\n• The prevalence of trauma\, especially Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) within society.\n• That trauma is a natural response to abnormal experiences.\n• Consider types of experiences that can lead to trauma.\n• Explore the link between ACEs and poor adult health outcomes.\n• Understand key points of attachment theory.\n• Understand how trauma can change the flight and fight response and\, how this can subsequently cause a lifelong impact on a person’s behaviour.\n• Understand the 4 R’s of being trauma aware and the 6 principles of trauma approaches.\n• Step-by-step guide on how to become a trauma informed organisation using the 4 stages of the TrACE toolkit.\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/trauma-informed-approaches-and-becoming-a-trauma-informed-organisation-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260309T151643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225524Z
UID:10002346-1780495200-1780502400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Depression Awareness
DESCRIPTION:      \n\nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n2 hour course via MS Teams\nThis course provides delegates with an understanding of depression and its causes. Delegates will develop an appreciation of what depression feels like and the symptoms that may be experienced\, how it effects the person and those closest to them. Delegates will gain an understanding of ways in which depression can be managed and treated\, especially through good practice in care. Learners will also be signposted to helpful places for any support that may be required. \nLearning Outcomes\n• Define the term ‘depression‘\n• Outline the possible causes of depression\n• Recognise how depression effects the individual\, family and friends\n• Explain how depression can be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing depression \nClick here to register\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/depression-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260226T151036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225834Z
UID:10002292-1780567200-1780588800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Mental Capacity CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT  \nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 04/06/2026 | Day 2: 11/06/2026 | Day 3: 18/06/2026 | Day 4: 25/06/2026\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 Mental Capacity 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 Mental Capacity Champion and explain how this role can promote lawful\, person-centred decision-making within the organisation.\n• Describe relevant local and national guidance\, legislation and statutory duties relating to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and associated Codes of Practice.\n• Define the term “governance” and explain its importance in ensuring accountability and compliance with the MCA.\n• Apply the principles of SMART goal setting to improve MCA-related processes and decision-making in the workplace.\n• Differentiate between the various levels of support required to help individuals make decisions\, and apply this knowledge to practice in line with the statutory principles of the MCA.\n• Analyse how failures in assessment\, record keeping or communication can result in non-compliance with the MCA\, and identify strategies to prevent such errors.\n• Identify individual factors such as cognitive impairment\, mental health conditions or communication needs\, and analyse their impact on a person’s ability to make informed decisions.\n• Evaluate the actions required when there is doubt about a person’s mental capacity\, including conducting or arranging assessments and following best interest decision-making processes.\n• Assess the importance of recognising when a decision may require additional safeguards\, such as involvement of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)\, and evaluate when and how to escalate concerns.\n• Develop an approach for regular review of MCA-related policies\, procedures and care plans\, and design strategies to ensure staff support individuals to make their own decisions wherever possible. \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/mental-capacity-champion-application-3/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260309T122210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T230159Z
UID:10002337-1780999200-1781008200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Enabling Care for Managers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day course at HCPA!\n \nThis session will equip managers with the knowledge and tools required to foster an enabling approach to care with their Staff team/s. An enabling approach focusses on implementing the necessary strategies to prevent any potential deterioration\, and on supporting people wherever possible\, to improve\, by gaining independence\, meeting their desired goals\, and ultimately having better health outcomes. \nManagers will learn how to support a shift in culture from performing tasks for individuals to enabling them to do more for themselves\, focusing on principles like empowerment\, positive risk-taking\, and promoting physical\, mental\, and social well-being to improve overall quality of life. \nThey will also learn a variety of Physiotherapist led practical skills\, tips and techniques that support individuals to improve such things as: sit to stand\, mobility\, and positioning\, as well as how to spot early signs of deterioration. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nProvide an overview of some of the key areas to consider when embedding an Enabling Care Approach.\nConfidently promote and support Staff with Enabling tools\, tips and techniques.\nEmpower those delivering care to question where they are enabling or potentially disabling individuals with every day practice.\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/enabling-care-for-managers-4/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260519T134724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191904Z
UID:10002465-1781776800-1781798400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Music in Dementia Homecare
DESCRIPTION:     \nCourse fees: Fully funded\nONLY available for Hertfordshire Homecare\, Domiciliary Care and Hospice services supporting those living with Dementia\nAudience: Current Dementia and Engagement Champion or Equivalent training\, Care Coordinators or Senior Carer’s\, Learning & Development / Practice Development Leads\, Social Prescribers and Exercise group leaders \nOne day course at HCPA Campus \nFollowing training\, delegates will be invited to attend monthly 1 hour online network sessions to continue learning from others \nEntry Requirements – Delegates are required to have existing extended knowledge in dementia (eg HCPA Dementia or Engagement Champion or equivalent.)  \nDelegates should also complete this pre-learning prior to attending WATCH HERE \nDiscover how music can transform dementia care in this engaging and practical one-day course\, designed specifically for home care staff. Part of the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme\, this course supports care professionals to use music as a powerful\, person-centred tool to enhance wellbeing\, communication\, and connection. \nLearners will explore the science behind music and the brain\, gaining an understanding of why music remains accessible even as dementia progresses. The course highlights the wide-ranging benefits of music\, including improved mood\, reduced anxiety\, enhanced communication\, and stronger connections with others. \nThrough practical activities and real-life examples\, participants will develop the confidence to use music creatively within everyday care. This includes creating personalised playlists\, incorporating music into daily routines such as personal care and mealtimes\, and using music to support prevention\, independence\, and positive behaviour support. \nA strong focus is placed on person-centred care\, helping learners understand how to identify and respect individual music preferences\, cultural backgrounds\, and life stories. Participants will also explore how to embed music into care planning and use it to achieve outcomes across physical health\, mental wellbeing\, and social engagement. \nBy the end of the course\, learners will be equipped with practical tools\, ideas\, and strategies to integrate music into their service and support a more meaningful\, connected experience for people living with dementia. \nWhat you will learn\n• The benefits of music in supporting people living with dementia\n• How music can be used to improve communication\, mood\, and wellbeing\n• How to develop personalised music approaches using life stories and preferences\n• Practical ways to embed music into everyday care and routines\n• Strategies to support independence\, prevention\, and positive behaviour through music\n• How to share learning and promote a whole-team approach to embedding music in care \nLearning Outcomes\n• Understand the many benefits of music therapy\n• Understand how to use music to connect with people\n• Understand how to apply person-centred approaches to fulfil someone’s music preferences and overcoming mis-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 in your care setting\n• Understand how to cascade to 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.\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-dementia-homecare/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260318T155119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T232101Z
UID:10002370-1781863200-1781884800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \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 provides delegates with knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of person-centred thinking\, planning and reviews. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking\, planning and reviews\n• Understand the context within which person-centred thinking and planning takes place.\n• Understand own role in person-centred planning\, thinking and reviews. \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/care-planning-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260309T152104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T232146Z
UID:10002347-1782122400-1782129600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Bipolar Awareness
DESCRIPTION:      \n\nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n2 hour course via Virtual Classroom\nDelegates will gain an understanding of bipolar disorder and its causes. They will develop an appreciation of what bipolar disorder feels like and the symptoms that may be experienced along with some key terminology. Delegates will also gain an understanding of ways in which bipolar disorder can be managed and treated\, especially within social care\, with good practice discussed. Possible treatment will be explored including medication. \nLearning Outcomes:\n* Explain the term ‘bipolar disorder’\n* Recognise the causes and signs of bipolar disorder\n* Recognise that demands of daily life can influence the presentation of symptoms of bipolar disorder\n* Outline how bipolar disorder may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing it. \nClick here to register\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/bipolar-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260309T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T232556Z
UID:10002348-1782136800-1782144000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Schizophrenia Awareness
DESCRIPTION:      \n\nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n2 hour course via MS Teams\nDelegates will gain an understanding of schizophrenia and its causes. They will develop an appreciation of what schizophrenia feels like and the symptoms that may be experienced. Delegates will gain an understanding of the ways in which schizophrenia can be managed and treated and will also gain an understanding of the roles and needs of others\, especially in social care. Key terminology will be explored in order to better understand schizophrenia and address common misconceptions. \nLearning Outcomes \n* Define the term “Schizophrenia”\n* Identify the causes and signs of Schizophrenia\n* Recognise how schizophrenia affects the individual\, their life and their friends and family\n* Explain how schizophrenia may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing it. \nClick here to register\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/schizophrenia-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260319T125342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T163432Z
UID:10002376-1782293400-1782297000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 1)
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £20+VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\n \n\nOne hour course via MS Teams\nThis course is suitable for support staff who do not provide direct care (eg. domestic\, admin\, kitchen).\nFor those providing direct care or making decisions\, the Tier 2 one day course is required \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 1 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers: \n\nHow to ask someone how they need to be supported\nGroup questions for discussion\nSharing own thoughts and experiences\nUnderstanding the need for reasonable adjustments\nMyth-busting\nExperiences of using services from those with lived experience\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand that everyone is different and has different needs\nGive an example of how you can support a person with a learning disability or an autistic person differently\nGive an overview of what ‘reasonable adjustments’ means\nIdentify changes in practice needed to enable excellent care and services for people with a learning disability and autistic people\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-1-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T215403
CREATED:20260223T121056Z
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UID:10002266-1782295200-1782316800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Planning and Risk Assessment - 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: 24/06/2026\nDay 2: 25/06/2026\nDay 3: 29/06/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis three-day extended knowledge course supports care staff to strengthen their understanding and practical skills in assessment\, care planning\, and risk management. Ideal for senior care staff or those in lead roles\, the course covers the full care planning journey\, from initial assessment through to daily delivery\, risk assessment\, and quality assurance. \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\nLearners must be responsible for care planning activities in their services. \nCourse structure \nDay 1 – Laying the Foundations\nFocuses on pre-admission information gathering\, referral and funding pathways\, and planning for a smooth transition into care. Learners will explore the principles of person-centred assessment and how different conditions and needs influence planning. Key safeguarding\, human rights\, and service agreement considerations are also covered. \nDay 2 – Care Planning and Risk in Practice\nAn interactive workshop day where learners apply learning to develop real-life care plans and SMART outcomes. The session explores how to manage fluctuating needs\, balance risk and choice\, and create clear\, practical risk assessments that reflect daily care delivery and mental capacity principles. \nDay 3 – Reviewing and Improving Quality\nCovers quality assurance\, record-keeping\, and the use of tools such as ABC charts and incident logs. Learners will learn to evaluate and update care plans\, reflect on lessons from incidents\, and understand the role of supervision\, digital tools\, and co-production in maintaining safe\, high-quality care. \nLearning outcomes:\n• Explain the importance of thorough information collection before accepting a care package and describe the referral process\, including who can initiate referrals.\n• Understand key funding pathways (local authority\, CHC\, self-funding\, direct payments) and explore best practice for smooth transitions\, focusing on the first 72 hours.\n• Apply core principles of effective assessment (person-centred\, outcome-focused\, strengths-based) and recognise how different conditions influence care planning.\n• Understand the role of human rights and safeguarding in care planning and explain the importance of service agreements\, including disclosure of risk-related behaviour.\n• Identify and assess common risks\, create practical risk assessments\, and apply mental capacity principles when making risk-related decisions.\n• Understand how to embed dignity\, choice\, and control into care plans and consider the impact of cultural background and communication styles.\n• Understand how to use tools such as daily records\, ABC charts\, and audits to monitor care\, track outcomes\, and update plans based on changes\, incidents\, and reviews.\n• Recognise the role of digital systems\, data security\, and effective documentation in meeting regulatory requirements and improving care quality.\n• Understand how to engage individuals and families in co-producing care plans\, develop SMART goals\, and ensure effective handovers and supervision for safety and quality. \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/care-planning-and-risk-assessment-extended-knowledge-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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UID:10002373-1782295200-1782316800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Mental Health - 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: 24/06/2026\nDay 2: 25/06/2026 \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 foundation in mental health conditions. The course focuses on specific diagnoses and how to support individuals in their recovery and treatment. It will cover available treatment options\, including medication\, and explore how these can be effectively integrated into social care to promote best practice. \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• Establish some common mental health issues and what signs we may see\n• Learn how to support people in recovery\n• Look at possible medication side effects including anti-psychotics\n• How to meet the needs of people with a mental health condition in a person-centred way\n• Learn how to navigate difficult mental health related conversations and scenarios (including PBS)\n• Compare and contrast evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g.\, CBT and psychodynamic therapy etc) for various mental health conditions. \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-health-extended-knowledge-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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UID:10002377-1782300600-1782304200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 1)
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £20+VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\n \n\nOne hour course via MS Teams\nThis course is suitable for support staff who do not provide direct care (eg. domestic\, admin\, kitchen).\nFor those providing direct care or making decisions\, the Tier 2 one day course is required \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 1 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers: \n\nHow to ask someone how they need to be supported\nGroup questions for discussion\nSharing own thoughts and experiences\nUnderstanding the need for reasonable adjustments\nMyth-busting\nExperiences of using services from those with lived experience\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand that everyone is different and has different needs\nGive an example of how you can support a person with a learning disability or an autistic person differently\nGive an overview of what ‘reasonable adjustments’ means\nIdentify changes in practice needed to enable excellent care and services for people with a learning disability and autistic people\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-1-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T113000
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CREATED:20260513T112801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T213142Z
UID:10002450-1782381600-1782387000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Observation in Dementia Care - Best Practice for 1:1 Support
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 deliver safe\, effective\, and person centred one to one support for people living with dementia. It focuses on best practice in special observation\, helping staff understand when and why it is used\, their responsibilities\, and how to use it in a way that benefits both the person receiving care and the staff providing support. \nThe course uses practical examples to explore communication\, approach\, spotting distress\, and responding appropriately. It also provides guidance on de escalation techniques to reduce behaviours of distress and support positive outcomes. \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 purpose of special observation in dementia care\n• Identify the benefits and challenges of providing one to one support\n• Describe best practice in special observation\n• Understand their responsibilities when carrying out special observation\n• Develop communication skills and approaches that support people living with dementia\n• Recognise signs of distress and respond appropriately\n• Use techniques to de escalate behaviours of distress and promote wellbeing \nStandards mapping\nThis course is mapped to the new dementia care standards:\n• Person centred care\n• Responsive support for changing dependency\n• Respect and dignity\n• Skills and competence\n• Supportive environment\n• Meaningful activities and engagement\n• Culture of positive behavioural support\n• Leadership for dementia excellence \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/therapeutic-observation-best-practice-for-11-support/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T160000
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CREATED:20260521T091132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T130209Z
UID:10002467-1782727200-1782748800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Music in Dementia Homecare
DESCRIPTION:     \nCourse fees: Fully funded\nONLY available for Hertfordshire Homecare\, Domiciliary Care and Hospice services supporting those living with Dementia\nAudience: Current Dementia and Engagement Champion or Equivalent training\, Care Coordinators or Senior Carer’s\, Learning & Development / Practice Development Leads\, Social Prescribers and Exercise group leaders \nOne day course at HCPA Campus \nFollowing training\, delegates will be invited to attend monthly 1 hour online network sessions to continue learning from others \nEntry Requirements – Delegates are required to have existing extended knowledge in dementia (eg HCPA Dementia or Engagement Champion or equivalent.)  \nDelegates should also complete this pre-learning prior to attending WATCH HERE \nDiscover how music can transform dementia care in this engaging and practical one-day course\, designed specifically for home care staff. Part of the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme\, this course supports care professionals to use music as a powerful\, person-centred tool to enhance wellbeing\, communication\, and connection. \nLearners will explore the science behind music and the brain\, gaining an understanding of why music remains accessible even as dementia progresses. The course highlights the wide-ranging benefits of music\, including improved mood\, reduced anxiety\, enhanced communication\, and stronger connections with others. \nThrough practical activities and real-life examples\, participants will develop the confidence to use music creatively within everyday care. This includes creating personalised playlists\, incorporating music into daily routines such as personal care and mealtimes\, and using music to support prevention\, independence\, and positive behaviour support. \nA strong focus is placed on person-centred care\, helping learners understand how to identify and respect individual music preferences\, cultural backgrounds\, and life stories. Participants will also explore how to embed music into care planning and use it to achieve outcomes across physical health\, mental wellbeing\, and social engagement. \nBy the end of the course\, learners will be equipped with practical tools\, ideas\, and strategies to integrate music into their service and support a more meaningful\, connected experience for people living with dementia. \nWhat you will learn\n• The benefits of music in supporting people living with dementia\n• How music can be used to improve communication\, mood\, and wellbeing\n• How to develop personalised music approaches using life stories and preferences\n• Practical ways to embed music into everyday care and routines\n• Strategies to support independence\, prevention\, and positive behaviour through music\n• How to share learning and promote a whole-team approach to embedding music in care \nLearning Outcomes\n• Understand the many benefits of music therapy\n• Understand how to use music to connect with people\n• Understand how to apply person-centred approaches to fulfil someone’s music preferences and overcoming mis-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 in your care setting\n• Understand how to cascade to 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.\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-dementia-homecare-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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