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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2)
2026-04-17 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | HCPA, Mundells Campus, Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1FT
Course fee: £75+VAT
This course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here

One day course at HCPA Mundells Campus
This course is suitable for staff providing direct care or making decisions across all adult care settings
Under 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.
This is supported by the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which sets out how to meet this legal duty.

This applies to all services
Even if your service does not currently support autistic people or people with a learning disability, this requirement still applies.
People 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.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government’s preferred training of meaningful training for health and social care staff on learning disabilities and autism.
The Tier 2 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers:

Avoiding diagnostic overshadowing
Common co-occurring conditions
Legal frameworks (Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Autism Act, Equality Act)
Reasonable adjustments, including hospital passports
Appropriate DNACPR application
Professional culture, biases, and their impact
Accessible communication
Understanding and responding to individuals and families
Ask Listen Do framework
Learning from LeDeR

Prior to attending, delegates must have completed the e-learning module which can be found here
Please 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
Some content may be sensitive or distressing. If impacted, please discuss this with your employer and seek appropriate support.
Watch this powerful animation about The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
*Please note: This course carries a course fee regardless of membership.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training. No refund will be offered.
See Terms & Conditions for cancellation periods.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2)
2026-04-22 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-27 09:30 - 16:30
Course fee: £75+VAT
This course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here

One day course at HCPA Campus
This course is suitable for staff providing direct care or making decisions across all adult care settings
Under 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.
This is supported by the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which sets out how to meet this legal duty.

This applies to all services
Even if your service does not currently support autistic people or people with a learning disability, this requirement still applies.
People 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.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government’s preferred training of meaningful training for health and social care staff on learning disabilities and autism.
The Tier 2 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers:

Avoiding diagnostic overshadowing
Common co-occurring conditions
Legal frameworks (Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Autism Act, Equality Act)
Reasonable adjustments, including hospital passports
Appropriate DNACPR application
Professional culture, biases, and their impact
Accessible communication
Understanding and responding to individuals and families
Ask Listen Do framework
Learning from LeDeR

Prior to attending, delegates must have completed the e-learning module which can be found here
Please 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
Some content may be sensitive or distressing. If impacted, please discuss this with your employer and seek appropriate support.
Watch this powerful animation about The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
*Please note: This course carries a course fee regardless of membership.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training. No refund will be offered.
See Terms & Conditions for cancellation periods.
