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UID:10002643-1794218400-1794227400@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/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T102640Z
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UID:10002619-1794304800-1794326400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Engagement 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: 10/11/2026 | Day 2: 17/11/2026 | Day 3: 24/11/2026 | Day 4: 30/11/2026\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/engagement-champion-application/
CATEGORIES:Champions,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T103957Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T103957Z
UID:10002642-1794304800-1794326400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Respiratory Conditions - 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: 10/11/2026\nDay 2: 16/11/2026 \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus \nThis course will teach delegates about some of the most common Respiratory conditions such as: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD and Asthma. It will help them understand the respiratory system\, the mechanisms of normal breathing and how COPD affects respiratory function\, including the symptoms of emphysema\, chronic bronchitis and asthma. This course also covers risk factors\, co-morbidities and managing exacerbations/flare ups. The course also includes some practical tips and techniques on how to help manage breathlessness and to help clear the chest in a person with COPD \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 a Care Induction or equivalent and have worked in care for a minimum of 6 months. \nLearning objectives: \nDay 1\n•To have an awareness of how the respiratory system works\n•To have an awareness of some of the common respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease\, Asthma\, Interstitial lung disease\, Asbestosis and other lung problems\n•To have an awareness of the causes and pathophysiology\, common signs and symptoms and the management options for a person with COPD\n•To have an awareness of the signs of an acute respiratory tract infection (chest infection) or an ‘exacerbation’\n•To have an understanding of how to use some of practical techniques to help a person manage their breathlessness \nDay 2\n•To be confident to help a person to clear their secretions\n•To understand aspiration pneumonia\, dysphagia and the importance of oral health\n•To understand physical observations – look\, listen\, feel & smell\n•To have a good understanding of vital signs – temperature\, pulse\, respiration\, blood pressure and oxygen saturations\n•To be able to practice conducting vital sign measurements\n•To have a working understanding of the NEWS score ‘Track & Trigger’ system and be able to use it to determine appropriate management of someone with deteriorating observations\n•To be able to communicate vital sign measurements using SBARD\n•To have a basic understanding of the signs of sepsis \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/respiratory-conditions-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T103718Z
CREATED:20260902T103639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T103718Z
UID:10002671-1794909600-1794913200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Neurological Conditions for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n1 hour course via Virtual Classroom \nAre you supporting people with a Neurological condition such as Parkinson’s Disease\, Stroke\, Multiple Sclerosis\, Huntington’s Disease\, Traumatic Brain Injury? \nIf so\, you need to attend this short webinar to find out how we can help you to ensure that you are equipped to do the best job you can at supporting these people. \nWe will be busting some commonly believed myths\, and ensuring that you are aware of the appropriate tools and resources that will help you ensure that people with a Neurological condition live longer\, better lives. This course offers the opportunity to discuss the current management of the people in your care who have a Neurological Condition. \nIt will also give you an overview of the HCPA Neurological Conditions Tiers 1 and 2 for your staff and the topics covered\, as well as providing you with the knowledge of some of the practical tools that can be implemented by your staff to ensure that you are delivering the best possible care for people with a Neurological Condition \nLearning Outcomes:\n* To understand what you need to help you support people with a Neurological condition such as Parkinson’s Disease\, Stroke\, Multiple Sclerosis\, Huntingdon’s Disease\, Traumatic Brain Injury\n* To have an understanding of some of the common myths/misconceptions around people with a Neurological Condition\n* To be aware of some of the tools and resources that will support you in your care delivery for people with a Neurological condition\n* To have a clear understanding of the topics covered in the HCPA Tier 1 and 2 Staff Neurological Conditions training \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/neurological-conditions-for-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T105450Z
CREATED:20260814T105450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T105450Z
UID:10002644-1794909600-1794931200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Keeping People Moving - Preventing Long-Term Bed Care and Contractures
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\n \nMany people gradually spend increasing amounts of time in bed due to illness\, reduced mobility\, frailty\, pain\, or changes in their health. Without early intervention\, this can lead to loss of independence\, increased care needs\, reduced quality of life\, and the development of contractures. \nThis practical course will help care staff identify the early signs that someone may be at risk of becoming dependent on long-term bed care and explore simple\, realistic strategies to maintain mobility\, comfort\, posture\, and engagement. Participants will learn how small changes in daily care\, positioning\, seating\, activity\, and goal setting can make a significant difference in preventing avoidable decline. \nThe session will also cover the impact of contractures\, how to support people who have developed them\, and how to provide safe\, person-centred care when long-term bed care becomes necessary. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the impact and risks of long-term bed care management.\nRecognise the factors that increase the risk bed care.\nExplain how to prevent the risk of being cared for in bed through: Simple Seating\, Activity and Posture\, Goals\, actions\, and evidence\nUnderstand the impact of contractures and how to support people who have developed them.\nExplain how to support people when long term bed care is necessary.\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/keeping-people-moving-preventing-long-term-bed-care-and-contractures-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T104157Z
CREATED:20260902T104132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T104157Z
UID:10002672-1794924000-1794929400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Respiratory Conditions for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n1.5 hour course via Virtual Classroom \nAre you supporting people with a Respiratory Condition\, such as COPD and Asthma or those who have recurrent Chest Infections? \nDo your staff know how to recognise the signs of an acutely unwell person\, and how and when to escalate appropriately in order to avoid inappropriate hospital admissions? \nDo your staff have the skills needed to support a person who is breathless or how to get someone to clear their chest to reduce the chances of deterioration? \nThis course offers the opportunity to discuss the current management of the people in your care who have a Respiratory Condition. \nIt will also give you an overview of the HCPA Respiratory Conditions Tiers 1 and 2 for your staff and the topics covered\, as well as providing you with the knowledge of some of the practical tools that can be implemented by your staff to ensure that you are delivering the best possible care for people with a Respiratory Condition \nLearning Outcomes:\n* To understand what you need to help you support people with a Respiratory Condition or who have recurrent chest infections\n* To have an awareness of the RESTORE2/NEWS2 tools for recognising the signs of an acutely unwell person\, and how and when to escalate appropriately in order to avoid an inappropriate hospital admission\, or to ensure they are transferred to hospital to avoid unnecessary deterioration.\n* To know how to support a person who is breathless and how to help someone to clear their chest to reduce the chances of deterioration\n* To have a clear understanding of the topics covered in the HCPA Tier 1 and 2 Staff Respiratory Conditions training \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/respiratory-conditions-for-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260814T105806Z
CREATED:20260814T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T105806Z
UID:10002645-1795514400-1795523400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Falls and Frailty Risk Assessment and Outcome Measures 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/falls-and-frailty-risk-assessment-and-outcome-measures-for-managers-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T111456Z
CREATED:20260814T111456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T111456Z
UID:10002646-1795514400-1795536000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Promoting Independence with Equipment and Small Aids-Awareness session
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\n \nThis session will increase care staff’s awareness of the wide range of equipment\, small aids\, and adaptations available to support people with everyday activities\, improve comfort\, and promote independence. Delegates will explore both commonly used and less familiar equipment\, including solutions such as Wendyletts\, turning systems\, adaptive equipment\, and other practical aids that can make a significant difference to a person’s daily life. It will also focus on when to spot if equipment is no longer safe for a person concerning sling sizes and ability therefore knowing when to make referrals to the Community Occupational Therapy teams. \nThe session is not designed to replace moving and handling training. Instead\, it focuses on helping staff recognise the equipment that is available\, understand its purpose and limitations\, identify whe current equipment may no longer be appropriate\, and know when specialist advice or assessment should be sought. \nParticipants will also gain an understanding of referral pathways to Occupational Therapy\, Physiotherapy\, Wheelchair Services\, and other relevant services\, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. \nThis session is particularly beneficial for senior care staff\, team leaders\, and any staff members who regularly identify equipment needs or complete referrals\, helping them feel more confident in recognising appropriate solutions and accessing the right services. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \nRecognise a wide range of equipment\, small aids\, and adaptations that can support comfort\, safety\, independence\, and participation in everyday activities.\nIdentify opportunities where equipment may benefit the people they support and understand when to consider discussing or requesting further assessment.\nExplain the purpose\, limitations\, and key safety considerations of commonly used equipment\, recognising when further advice or specialist moving and handling support is required.\nRecognise when existing equipment\, such as slings\, stand aids\, transfer equipment\, or seating\, may no longer be appropriate and requires review or reassessment.\nIdentify when specialist assessment is required and understand the referral pathways to Occupational Therapy\, Physiotherapy\, Wheelchair Services\, and other relevant services.\nApply a person-centred approach when recognising equipment needs\, ensuring individuals receive the right support\, at the right time\, from the right professional. \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/promoting-independence-with-equipment-and-small-aids-awareness-session/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T151203Z
CREATED:20260813T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T151203Z
UID:10002641-1796031000-1796054400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prevention & Enablement
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 focuses on falls prevention and Enabling Care.\nRecent guidance on the physical and mental health benefits of being more: active\, empowered\, and independent\, now emphasises what has been known in Therapy settings for a long time\, and that is: through an enabling approach\, people can actually improve\, and live longer\, better lives! \nThis same ethos is also important for falls prevention\, we know that falls aren’t always preventable\, but it is essential that individuals are still improving not only their quality of life but also severity of falls\, focusing on better health outcomes for individuals. \nDelegates will learn new skills from our qualified Physiotherapist\, enhancing knowledge and practical skills\, which will allow them to help individuals improve such things as sit to stand\, mobility\, and positioning. \nLearning objectives:\n• Outline the most effective methods to help reduce falls\n• Identify common risk factors\n• Understand the importance of exercise\n• Understand how to risk assess falls using a multi-factorial risk assessment \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/introduction-to-prevention-enablement/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Prevention & Enablement
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