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SUMMARY:Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £830+VAT\nFull payment is required prior to course commencement.\nThis qualification is eligible for funding re-imbursement up to £1000 via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\nSeven session course via Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended (T&C’s apply)\nDay 1: 11/12/2025\nDay 2: 18/12/2025\nDay 3: 15/01/2026\nDay 4: 22/01/2026\nDay 5: 05/02/2026\nDay 6: 12/02/2026\nDay 7: 12/03/2026\nPortfolio submission: 30/03/2026\nAdditional one-to-one support is available outside scheduled sessions for knowledge assessments and professional discussions to meet the qualification criteria. \nThe Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is designed for senior professionals working within or supporting the adult social care sector who wish to lead safe\, person-centred digital transformation.\nThis qualification is particularly suited to individuals in roles that enable them to demonstrate leadership\, introduce and integrate technology into care delivery\, and improve outcomes for people who draw on care and support.\nLearners should have substantial experience within the sector and be working at Level 3 or above\, with opportunities to influence digital practice in their setting. \nThroughout the qualification\, learners will explore how technology and data can enhance the quality\, efficiency\, and outcomes of care. They will also develop the skills to plan and implement appropriate digital tools\, and to lead teams in building digital competence and confidence\, while upholding strong standards of governance\, privacy\, and ethical practice. \nBy completing the qualification\, learners will be able to:\n• Understand the national context for technology and data in adult social care\, including legal\, ethical\, safeguarding\, and governance considerations.\n• Identify technology and data that can improve quality of life\, personalise care\, and support independence.\n• Plan\, assess\, and select digital solutions that meet organisational and service requirements.\n• Engage stakeholders effectively and manage supplier/external relationships to support sustainable implementation.\n• Lead change: build staff digital skills\, confidence\, and wellbeing; create a positive learning culture; and champion continuous improvement using feedback and outcomes data \nTo achieve the qualification\, learners must successfully complete three mandatory units:\n• Use of technology and data in adult social care\n• Implement technology in adult social care\n• Lead change\, learning and improvement in adult social care \nThe course includes seven tutor-led sessions to support learners in developing the required knowledge\, skills and behaviours for successful completion. Learners must also complete and submit coursework within the timeframes set by the Tutor/Assessor. Both learners and their managers share responsibility for ensuring all submissions are authentic and completed on time. \nWhat are the entry requirements?\n• Prospective learners should have substantial experience within the sector and be working at Level 3 or above\, with opportunities to influence digital practice in their setting.\n• They should possess a strong command of the English language (e.g.\, Level 2).
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/level-5-award-in-digital-leadership-in-adult-social-care/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills,Qualifications
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UID:10001802-1768298400-1768320000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Think Big\, Lead Smart - Well-Led
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £437.50+VAT | Associate Member: £437.50+VAT | Non-member: £437.50+VAT\n \nFIVE day course either at HCPA Campus or by Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 13/01/2026\nDay 2: 28/01/2026\nDay 3: 12/02/2026\nDay 4: 24/02/2026\nDay 5: 10/03/2026 \nAre you in a role where you would like to master the art of strategic leadership?\nDo you want to lead with purpose and think with power? \nOur five-day leadership programme (formerly known as Succession Planning Stage 2 – Continuing Professional Development) is designed for managers with 2+ years’ experience\, multi-site or regional managers\, directors and business owners in adult social care.\nGain insights into the distinctions between management and leadership\, discover the TEAMology Tool\, and build awareness of how your personal leadership style influences others. Develop a clear vision of what success looks like\, organisational goals\, enhance team performance and drive sustainable\, system-level improvements. Key focus areas include strategic planning\, values-led leadership\, building high-performing teams\, navigating change\, and developing robust recruitment and retention strategies. Participants will gain the insight and capability to lead with clarity\, influence\, and long-term impact:\n• Know yourself – Looking Inwards\n• Leading a successful service – Looking Around\n• Leading high performing teams – Looking Sideways\n• Beyond Boundaries – Looking Outwards\n• Recruitment & Retention \nAttending in person will benefit from valuable networking\, peer collaboration\, and the chance to form buddy and mentoring relationships for ongoing support beyond the course. These sessions spark spontaneous collaboration\, deeper insights and sharing best practice through real-time interaction.\nThe programme also includes learner-led optional follow up sessions with the tutor at 3 months and 6 months\, providing continued support and accountability as you apply your learning in the real world. \nTo book a Virtual classroom space\, click here\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/think-big-lead-smart-well-led-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250707T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163551Z
UID:10001803-1768298400-1768320000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Think Big\, Lead Smart - Well-Led
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £437.50+VAT | Associate Member: £437.50+VAT | Non-member: £437.50+VAT\n \nFIVE day course either at HCPA Campus or by Virtual Classroom\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 13/01/2026\nDay 2: 28/01/2026\nDay 3: 12/02/2026\nDay 4: 24/02/2026\nDay 5: 10/03/2026 \nAre you in a role where you would like to master the art of strategic leadership?\nDo you want to lead with purpose and think with power? \nOur five-day leadership programme (formerly known as Succession Planning Stage 2 – Continuing Professional Development) is designed for managers with 2+ years’ experience\, multi-site or regional managers\, directors and business owners in adult social care.\nGain insights into the distinctions between management and leadership\, discover the TEAMology Tool\, and build awareness of how your personal leadership style influences others. Develop a clear vision of what success looks like\, organisational goals\, enhance team performance and drive sustainable\, system-level improvements. Key focus areas include strategic planning\, values-led leadership\, building high-performing teams\, navigating change\, and developing robust recruitment and retention strategies. Participants will gain the insight and capability to lead with clarity\, influence\, and long-term impact:\n• Know yourself – Looking Inwards\n• Leading a successful service – Looking Around\n• Leading high performing teams – Looking Sideways\n• Beyond Boundaries – Looking Outwards\n• Recruitment & Retention \nAttending in person will benefit from valuable networking\, peer collaboration\, and the chance to form buddy and mentoring relationships for ongoing support beyond the course. These sessions spark spontaneous collaboration\, deeper insights and sharing best practice through real-time interaction.\nThe programme also includes learner-led optional follow up sessions with the tutor at 3 months and 6 months\, providing continued support and accountability as you apply your learning in the real world. \nTo book an In-person space\, click here\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/think-big-lead-smart-well-led-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Leadership & Management Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
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UID:10002006-1768384800-1768406400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Wound Management CPD for Nurses
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: Non-member: £150+VAT\nAssociate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* \nTwo day course at HCPA\nDay 1: 14/01/2026\nDay 2: 15/01/2026 \nThis interactive course will provide valuable insight into current local and national drivers directing management of pressure ulcers and wound care. There will be revision of anatomy and physiology of wounds and wound healing \, pressure ulcer prevention\, identification and management. Practical sessions in wound dressings selection and how to use ‘Great Skin’ resources. \nLearning objectives: \nWound Management Day 1\n• Understand the impact of National and local drivers for wound care\n• Revision of Anatomy & Physiology of the skin and wound healing\n• Understanding the importance of accurate Holistic Wound assessment\n• Identify management options and introduction of local pathways\n• Gaining knowledge in prevention and management of Skin tears\n• Developing further skills in dressing products selection according to wound type\n• Identifying and managing lower limb conditions\n• Explore foot health in care settings and care of the diabetic foot \nPressure ulcer Prevention and Management Day 2\n• Gain knowledge of national and local drivers for pressure ulcer prevention\n• Review the physiology of pressure ulcer development and identification of pressure damage\n• Implement ASSKING care bundles with ‘Great Skin’ resources into care settings with application to surface including seating and posture\, skin inspection\, risk assessment\, keeping patients/residents moving\, continence management and good nutrition\n• Understand the importance of developing skills and knowledge in giving information and teaching colleagues\, residents and their families in the care setting to raise awareness and reduce risk. \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/wound-management-cpd-for-nurses/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T161824Z
UID:10001634-1768987800-1769011200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Strength & Balance in Care
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: £375+VAT\nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 21/01/2026\nDay 2: 28/01/2026\nDay 3: 04/02/2026\nDay 4: 11/02/2026 \nHCPA’s Strength and Balance in Care course is to ensure that you have a member of staff who is qualified to carry out strength and balance group classes within your organisation. Falls related injuries are common in older adults\, can have extremely negative effects on functional independence and quality of life\, and are associated with increased morbidity\, mortality\, and health related costs. We must therefore follow the below guidelines to prevent falls in your service. \nThe World Guidelines for Falls Prevention and Management for Older Adults (2022) recommend: \n\nIndividualised supervised exercise as a falls prevention strategy for adults living in long-term care settings.\nIncluding the promotion of physical activity (when feasible and safe) as part of a multidomain falls prevention intervention in care homes.\nExercise programmes for falls prevention for community-dwelling older adults are to include balance and functional exercises eg. sit-to-stand\, stepping. This guidance is also for adults with cognitive impairment (mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate dementia).\nThat exercise programmes be of sufficient intensity and duration and be delivered in a way that ensures safety and considers functional abilities.\n\nCourse entry criteria \n\nDelegates must hold a Level 2 Chair-based exercise instructor qualification\nDelegates need to have delivered 2 classes a week for approximately 6 months (approximately 50 hours).\n\n Successful course completion requirements (you will be guided through these on the course!) \n\nPlanning a 15-minute practical strength and balance lesson.\nPractical observation of the 15-minute practical strength and balance lesson\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nTo understand the role of Strength & Balance exercise in the prevention of falls in older adults. Includes the impact of medication on balance\, the main muscles\, their actions\, 1:1 Strength & Balance exercise delivery\nTo understand the importance of ensuring that class participation is appropriate and effective for all individuals. Includes: capacity and consent\, screening\, outcomes measures\, SMART goal setting\nTo understand the structure of a Strength and Balance class. Includes: management of adverse events – including the use of the Hertfordshire Falls pathway\nTo be able to plan and carry out a Strength and Balance class. Includes: Microteach assessments\n\n\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/strength-balance-in-care/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250904T141036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T224729Z
UID:10002004-1768989600-1769011200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Skin Health CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT \nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 21/01/2026\nDay 2: 22/01/2026\nDay 3: 28/01/2026\nDay 4: 29/01/2026 \nYour application has been approved! If the approved nominated person can attend all of the above dates\, please now book their space below \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/skin-health-champion-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250904T141229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161641Z
UID:10002005-1768989600-1769011200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Skin Health CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 21/01/2026 | Day 2: 22/01/2026 | Day 3: 28/01/2026 | Day 4: 29/01/2026\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 Skin Health 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• Understand the impact of National and local drivers for wound care informing practice\n• Develop knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology of the skin and wound healing\n• Review the importance of accurate Holistic Wound assessment and the impact on wound healing\n• Identify management options and the introduction of local pathways\n• Increased knowledge in common dressing products selected according to wound type\, practical session\n• Develop skills and knowledge in the Prevention and management of Skin tears\, practical session\n• Understand anatomy & physiology of vascular and lymphatic systems to determine disease progression\n• Explore risk factors for leg ulceration and oedema\n• Identify management options and introduction of local pathways\n• Understand the principles of lower limb assessment\n• Explore benefits of compression therapy and barriers to implementation\n• Practice effective lower limb skin care application of hosiery and wraps.\n• Explore foot health in care settings and care of the diabetic foot\n• Gain knowledge of national and local drivers for pressure ulcer prevention\n• Review the physiology of pressure ulcer development\n• Gain skills and knowledge in identification of pressure damage\n• Discuss how to use ASSKING care bundles with the Great Skin tools in care settings\n• Improve understanding of why surface is important (to include seating and posture) practical training\n• Improve skills in inspection of patients/resident’s skin for areas of risk or damage (risk assessment)\n• Understand why /how it is important to keep patients/residents moving (practical training)\n• Discuss prevention of skin damage caused by moisture\n• Apply the principles of nutrition to pressure ulcer prevention\n• Understand the importance of developing skills and knowledge in giving information and teaching colleagues\, residents and their families in the care setting to raise awareness and reduce risk. \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/skin-health-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250904T133400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T103708Z
UID:10002001-1770372000-1770382800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Homecare
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £25+VAT | ACE Member: £33+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day webinar via Zoom \nThis course will give the learner a broad overview of the importance of maintaining good skin integrity for clients in the homecare setting. Prevention of skin damage\, identification of skin breakdown and implementation of strategies to care for vulnerable skin. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand your role in maintaining skin integrity\n• Gain basic knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology of the skin\n• Learn about pressure ulcer prevention strategies using ‘Great Skin’ resources applying to surface\, skin inspection\, keeping residents moving\, continence management and good nutrition\n• Gain skills and knowledge in identification of pressure damage and responding to skin breakdown\n• Understand how moisture can affect skin integrity and how to implement strategies for prevention of incontinence associated skin damage\n• Develop your role within homecare in prevention and identification of skin tears and conditions affecting the lower limb\n• Understand the signs of early recognition of infection\, the importance of timely escalation \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.\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/skin-integrity-and-pressure-ulcer-prevention-in-homecare-online-learning-session-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250904T150918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T183346Z
UID:10002007-1770804000-1770825600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Skin integrity\, pressure ulcer prevention and wound care - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT \nTwo day course at HCPA\nDay 1: 11/02/2026\nDay 2: 12/02/2026 \nThis course builds on basic knowledge\, enhancing understanding and embedding good practice in maintaining skin integrity and pressure ulcer prevention \nLearning objectives: \nSkin integrity Day 1\n• Understand the impact of National and local drivers for wound care\n• Revision of Anatomy & Physiology of the skin and wound healing\n• Understanding the importance of accurate Holistic Wound assessment\n• Explore different management options and introduction of local pathways\n• Gaining knowledge in prevention and management of Skin tears\n• Developing skills in dressing products selection according to wound type\n• Identifying and understanding the management of lower limb conditions\n• Explore foot health in care settings and care of the diabetic foot \nPressure ulcer Prevention and Management Day 2\n• Gain knowledge of national and local drivers for pressure ulcer prevention\n• Review the physiology of pressure ulcer development\n• Gain skills and knowledge in identification of pressure damage\n• Discuss how to use ASSKING care bundles with the ‘Great Skin’ tools in care settings\n• Improve understanding of why surface is important (to include seating and posture)\n• Improve skills and knowledge in actions resulting from risk assessment and skin inspection\n• Understand why /how it is important to keep patients/residents moving\n• Discuss prevention of skin damage caused by moisture\n• Apply the principles of nutrition to pressure ulcer prevention\n• Understand the importance of developing skills and knowledge in giving information and teaching colleagues\, residents and their families in the care setting to raise awareness and reduce risk. \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/skin-integrity-pressure-ulcer-prevention-and-wound-care-extended-knowledge-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260119T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T222752Z
UID:10002227-1770976800-1770980400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Active Medicine Training
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: FREE\n1 hour virtual session via Zoom \nHelping people become more physically active \nActive Medicine is a training offer delivered by the Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership. The training is open to everyone working in health and social care\, including both paid and voluntary roles\, from GPs\, nurses\, and allied health professionals to social care workers and befrienders. Developed by Get Berkshire Active\, Active Medicine aims to empower the social care workforce to be more active and be more confident in talking about and referring to physical activity. \nThe interactive session covers the importance and benefits of being active\, national guidance and tips tailored to you\, helpful resources\, local opportunities\, and positive conversation skills. Participants will receive a free digital resource pack following the session and a CPD certificate. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBenefits of being physically active\nNational guidelines and practical tips\nKey signposting resources\nHow to have positive conversations about being more active
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/active-medicine-training-online-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260106T123949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130307Z
UID:10002203-1770976800-1770998400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:End of Life - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: Non-member: £150+VAT\nAssociate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 13/02/2026\nDay 2: 20/02/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis course is an interactive 2-day programme designed to deepen knowledge and strengthen practice in End-of-Life Care. Building on core principles\, training will focus on practical skills\, meaningful discussions\, and real-world application to equip care staff with the tools to deliver high-quality\, dignified care at every stage of the end-of-life journey. \nEntry requirements: Learners must have completed the basic introduction to End of Life Care course or equivalent training and have been in their role for a minimum of 6 months prior to attending this course. \nWhat to expect:\nDay 1: This session includes strategies for approaching sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy. It will also cover essential communication techniques for supporting individuals at the end of life\, their families\, and the wider care team.\nDay 2: This session covers how to care for someone in their final days and key considerations for care after death. It will also include Advance Care Planning\, ReSPECT forms\, and practical tools to promote clear\, respectful communication. \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• Identify challenging questions that may arise in end-of-life care and apply facilitative communication techniques to manage them effectively.\n• Recognise verbal and non-verbal cues during conversations and demonstrate strategies to respond appropriately.\n• Interpret and utilise key documents (e.g.\, ReSPECT forms) to support Advance Care Planning and informed decision-making.\n• Discuss and evaluate the elements that contribute to a “good death” for service users\, families\, and staff\, and formulate approaches to embed these principles in practice. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\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/end-of-life-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251114T122412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T104742Z
UID:10002136-1771509600-1771518600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Crisis Recovery and Wellness Plans
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £25+VAT | ACE Member: £33+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \nHalf day course via Zoom \nLearners will have the opportunity to discuss both within breakout rooms and as part of a wider group the impact a crisis can have upon a person’s mental\, emotional and physical needs\, including the impact on upon “External structures” E.G. family\, work\, finances etc. \nLearners will explore what is useful for a person in their recovery and how self-management\, being responsible for their own recovery journey. Learner will consider external sources of support both formal and informal and why they are also key to becoming well and staying well. \nLearners will consider the difference between a lapse in a person’s recovery and a relapse\, and how individual perspectives on either can cause confusion or distress. Learners will then explore signs that could emerge across a range of domains\, E.G. mental\, emotional etc. \nLearners will understand that wellness plans are not a plan for them to complete\, they are the responsibility of the person who has mental health difficulties/in recovery. Learners will look at the 5 principles of wellness plans and consider how\, through individual support\, group support etc\, individuals can be helped\, where needed\, to capture important information about their own crisis\, their own recovery and what helps and hinders their continued journey. \nLearning objectives:\n• To understand what is meant by the term “Crisis”.\n• To consider how a mental health crisis may look and feel.\n• Consider what is meant by the term recovery.\n• Consider the differences between personal and clinical recovery and how these interact with one another.\n• Look at the importance of self-management and support networks in recovery.\n• Discuss the differences between lapse and relapse and what this can mean for recovery.\n• A step-by step guide to how wellness plans are completed.\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/crisis-recovery-and-wellness-plans-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251114T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T224708Z
UID:10002141-1772100000-1772109000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Reflective practice for Mental Health service providers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £25+VAT | ACE Member: £33+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day course via Zoom \nThis half-day session is delivered live by our expert trainer in an interactive virtual environment\, meaning there are no hidden travel costs and fits easier into busy schedules. Sessions are designed so that participants can interact with the trainer and other learners to quickly gain actionable skills\, knowledge and behaviours\, helping them implement these swiftly.\n\nThis course is suitable for all Mental Health services\, with an emphasis on accommodation-based services.\nIt is best suited to managers and seniors who are able to implement new practice. \nExperience is one element of learning\, however on its own is not enough. Although reflective practice is a tool largely used within health and social care to reflect on one’s own actions to take a critical stance (not judgemental) towards one’s own practice and includes that of our peers in a process of continuous adaptation and learning\, it is transferable to any organisation. \nThis course will focus on the Gibbs cycle of reflective practice\, as its cyclical nature lends itself well for continual learning. The course will look in more detail at reflection on action and reflection in action\, which will assist professionals to identify their strengths\, weaknesses and gaps in their skills\, training\, and knowledge. \nThe course will promote reflective practice and its benefits when adopted within organisations as a learning tool to facilitate continual improvements in practice standards. Furthermore\, it will support providers to consider how they can use this tool in a way that makes sense to their organisation. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand what reflective practice is.\n• Understand the benefits of reflective practice.\n• Know there are two types of reflection\, reflection on action and reflection in action.\n• Understand the Gibbs cycle of reflection and examples of questions practitioners can use to gain new learning.\n• Learners will have an opportunity to use reflective practices in small groups within breakout rooms and feedback.\n• Providers will have an opportunity to consider different types of reflective practice and how they might adopt it within their organisation.\n• Understand how reflective practice can be used to evidence KLI’s/PAMMS/CL’s.\n• Providers will have an opportunity to discuss and identify together how their organisation can adopt reflective 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.\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/reflective-practice-for-mental-health-service-providers/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251114T144446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T143512Z
UID:10002143-1772445600-1772467200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:End of Life CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 02/03/2026\nDay 2: 09/03/2026\nDay 3: 17/03/2026\nDay 4: 23/03/2026 \nYour application has been approved! If the approved nominated person can attend all of the above dates\, please now book their space below \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/end-of-life-champion-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251212T122112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T122112Z
UID:10002176-1773050400-1773072000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Adult Disability Positive Behaviour Support CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 09/03/2026 | Day 2: 10/03/2026 | Day 3: 16/03/2026 | Day 4: 23/03/2026\nAll sessions must be attended \nLead Excellence in Care with HCPA Champions\nEmpower your team by developing experienced colleagues to become HCPA Champions – individuals who influence positive\, high-quality change within their care services. \nWhat is an HCPA Champion?\nA Champion is a trained experienced care professional who drives improvements in care practices\, embeds governance\, and models excellence across the organisation.\nThe programmes equip Champions with the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to influence change\, support colleagues\, and apply best practice consistently.\nChampions revalidate every two years by evidencing change through action plans\, case studies\, and continuing professional development. \nWhy have Champions?\nCare Managers cannot do everything\, they need support from trusted staff to ensure the service remains compliant with evolving national and local guidance. Champions mentor peers\, influence care delivery\, and maintain elevated care standards through ongoing governance and learning. \nWe suggest care providers have a Champion in each relevant topic area. To ensure quality and focus\, each individual may only be a Champion in up to two topic areas: \nThe Adult Disability Positive Behaviour Support CHAMPION course will enable Care professionals to take on the role of Champion within their organisation for this topic. The Champion will have a clear understanding of local and national guidance and legislation for and will cascade this information amongst care teams\, improving the safety and quality of care for individuals. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Define the role of a Positive Behaviour Support Champion and explain how this role benefits their organisation by promoting safe\, person-centred care.\n• Explain the context and principles of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model\, including the key characteristics that underpin effective PBS.\n• Define the term ‘behaviours that challenge’ and recognise the contexts in which these behaviours may occur.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop and monitor PBS plans relevant to their workplace.\n• Outline how to contribute to a functional analysis of an individual’s behaviours to better understand triggers.\n• Demonstrate how to implement prevention strategies that proactively reduce the likelihood of behaviours that challenge.\n• Use a person-centred approach to develop PBS plans that promote meaningful participation and wellbeing.\n• Describe and implement secondary prevention strategies designed to manage behaviours before escalation.\n• Explain how to implement strategies to safely respond to behaviours that challenge\, ensuring dignity and respect.\n• Develop a SMART goal-driven action plan to embed positive behaviour support principles within their service\, promoting consistency and positive outcomes. \nFind out more and apply here \nNote – This is an application\, not a booking. If approved\, you will be invited to book.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/adult-disability-positive-behaviour-support-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251212T122320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T140907Z
UID:10002177-1773050400-1773072000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Adult Disability Positive Behaviour Support CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £264+VAT | Associate Member: £300+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 09/03/2026\nDay 2: 10/03/2026\nDay 3: 16/03/2026\nDay 4: 23/03/2026 \nYour application has been approved! If the approved nominated person can attend all of the above dates\, please now book their space below \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/adult-disability-positive-behaviour-support-champion/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20250904T140336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T110753Z
UID:10002003-1773223200-1773234000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Care Homes
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nACE Member: £25+VAT | Associate Member: £38+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day webinar via Zoom \nThis course will give the learner a broad overview of the importance of maintaining good skin integrity for residents in the care setting. Prevention of skin damage\, identification of skin breakdown and implementation of strategies to care for vulnerable skin. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand your role in maintaining skin integrity\n• Gain knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology of the skin\n• Learn about pressure ulcer prevention strategies using ‘Great Skin’ resources applying to surface\, skin inspection\, keeping residents moving\, continence management and good nutrition\n• Gain skills and knowledge in identification of pressure damage and responding to skin breakdown\n• Understand how moisture can affect skin integrity and how to implement strategies for prevention of incontinence associated skin damage\n• Develop your role in prevention and identification of skin tears and conditions affecting the lower limb\n• Understand the signs of early recognition of infection\, the importance of timely escalation \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.\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/skin-integrity-and-pressure-ulcer-prevention-in-care-homes-online-learning-session-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260106T092230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T092259Z
UID:10002200-1773826200-1773849600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Tender Bid Writing
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded – Only available for HCPA Members \nThis session is specifically designed for those in strategic leadership roles. \nIt will equip you with the knowledge and tools to secure that crucial health and social care tender. Whether your goal is to retain an existing contract or win a new one\, this session will guide you through the key considerations of bidding\, essential preparations\, and the steps to become tender-ready – culminating in writing a successful\, high-scoring bid.\nWhat you will gain: \n\nStrategic planning and preparation to ensure compliance and readiness\nInsight into partnership bidding – weighing benefits and potential risks\nConfidence in tackling method statements effectively\nTechniques to strengthen your bid and maximise scoring potential\nPost-submission essentials to maintain momentum and compliance\n\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/tender-bid-writing-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251212T125107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T125107Z
UID:10002182-1773914400-1773936000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Culture CHAMPION - Application
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: £360+VAT | Associate Member: £360+VAT | Non-member: £450+VAT\nFive day programme open for applications\nDay 1: 19/03/2026 | Day 2: 24/03/2026 | Day 3: 31/03/2026 | Day 4: 08/04/2026\nAll sessions must be attended \nThis programme is suitable for Deputy Managers or above who have substantial experience and influence within the organisation.\nPrior to commencement\, the care organisation should undertake and complete the HCPA Cultural Values in Care (CVC) survey \nLead Excellence in Care with HCPA Champions\nEmpower your team by developing experienced colleagues to become HCPA Champions – individuals who influence positive\, high-quality change within their care services. \nWhat is an HCPA Champion?\nA Champion is a trained experienced care professional who drives improvements in care practices\, embeds governance\, and models excellence across the organisation.\nThe programmes equip Champions with the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to influence change\, support colleagues\, and apply best practice consistently.\nChampions revalidate every two years by evidencing change through action plans\, case studies\, and continuing professional development. \nWhy have Champions?\nCare Managers cannot do everything\, they need support from trusted staff to ensure the service remains compliant with evolving national and local guidance. Champions mentor peers\, influence care delivery\, and maintain elevated care standards through ongoing governance and learning. \nWe suggest care providers have a Champion in each relevant topic area. To ensure quality and focus\, each individual may only be a Champion in up to two topic areas: \nThis 5 day Care Culture CHAMPION course is suitable for Deputy Managers or above who have substantial experience and influence within the organisation.\nThe course will introduce the role of the Culture Champion and the responsibilities that it entails. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Define the role of a Care Culture CHAMPION and explain how this role benefits their organisation by fostering a positive and person-centred culture.\n• Describe the key concepts of culture transformation and the importance of embedding advocacy principles into everyday care.\n• Explain the impact of unconscious bias and compassion fatigue on care culture and how to address these challenges constructively.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop practical plans that support cultural transformation within their workplace.\n• Demonstrate how to use advocacy principles to promote person-centred care in daily interactions and decision-making.\n• Implement strategies for staff development and investment to strengthen organisational culture and care quality.\n• Evaluate own organisation’s culture using tools such as the HCPA Cultural Values in Care (CVC) survey.\n• Analyse the requirements for evidencing culture during inspections and how to prepare effectively using relevant tools and documentation.\n• Assess the effectiveness of culture transformation initiatives and champion-led actions\, recommending improvements based on feedback and evidence.\n• Develop a SMART goal-driven action plan and use meeting templates to empower and guide champions in embedding and sustaining a positive care culture. \nFind out more and apply here \nNote – This is an application\, not a booking. If approved\, you will be invited to book.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/care-culture-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Champions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20251212T125437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T140856Z
UID:10002183-1773914400-1773936000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Culture CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: £360+VAT | ACE Member: £360+VAT | Non-member: £450+VAT\nFive day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 19/03/2026\nDay 2: 24/03/2026\nDay 3: 31/03/2026\nDay 4: 08/04/2026 \nYour application has been approved! If the approved nominated person can attend all of the above dates\, please now book their space below\nPrior to commencement\, the care organisation should undertake and complete the HCPA Cultural Values in Care (CVC) survey \n  \n\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/care-culture-champion/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260127T141728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T221430Z
UID:10002232-1774431000-1774450800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:HCPA Members Network Event - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Only available for current HCPA Members and Strategic & Trusted Partners\nVenue: Tewinbury Farm | Hertford Road | Welwyn | Hertfordshire | AL6 0JB\nTime: 09:30 – 15:00 \nPlaces at this event are limited to ONE per member\, reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.\nAs this is a catered event\, a fee of £50.00 will be charged for any non-attendance. You can cancel up to 48 hours before the event. \nHCPA Members Network Event: CQC\, DHSC and Workforce Briefing\nJoin fellow care managers and leaders for a focused and informative briefing event bringing together local authority leaders\, national policy experts\, and regulators. This Network session is designed to keep you up to date with key developments across adult social care\, while providing space for discussion\, reflection\, and networking \nWhat to expect\nThe event will include:\n• Welcome and housekeeping to set the scene for the day\n• HCPA updates\n• A national policy perspective from DHSC on the Fair Pay Agreement\n• An interactive activity session\n• Insight into cultural transformation\, utilising the care workforce pathway\n• A keynote session from CQC exploring how the current regulatory landscape lies\n• Dedicated Q&A time to ask questions\n• Local Authority updates\n• Updates on workforce development\n• Opportunities to network with HCPA Strategic Partners and peers over brunch and refreshment breaks \nThis event is suitable for:\n• Care Business Owners\n• Registered Care Managers and Deputy Managers\n• Anyone with responsibility for workforce\, quality\, or service development in adult social care \nBy attending\, you will:\n• Gain up-to-date information from local and national speakers\n• Better understand upcoming changes affecting care services\n• Hear directly from CQC and DHSC representatives\n• Share learning and experiences with other care managers\n• Take away practical insights to support service improvement and workforce development \nCatering & breaks\nBrunch and refreshment breaks are included\, providing informal opportunities to connect with speakers and colleagues.\nSpaces are limited and capped to just 1 person per service as this will be a sell-out event.\nBook early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/hcpa-members-network-event-march-2026/
LOCATION:Tewinbury Farm | Hertford Road | Welwyn | Hertfordshire | AL6 0JB
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260305T093945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T195939Z
UID:10002324-1776074400-1776096000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Sensory Loss - 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: 13/04/2026\nDay 2: 14/04/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis 2-day course is designed to support health and social care staff to develop a deeper understanding of sensory loss and its impact on individuals\, particularly those living with dementia. The programme covers relevant legislation\, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005\, ensuring learners understand their legal responsibilities when supporting individuals with changing needs. \nLearners will explore practical approaches that promote independence\, inclusion\, and quality of life. The course demonstrates how small environmental adaptations can significantly improve accessibility for people experiencing sensory loss\, and how communication and care approaches can be adapted to provide more effective\, person-centred support. \nThe training also examines the impact of sensory changes in individuals living with advanced dementia\, developing condition-specific understanding of how brain changes can distort sensory input and influence behaviour in care settings. \nBy the end of the course\, care workers will feel confident in using tailored interventions and practical strategies to support individuals with dementia and sensory difficulties\, enabling safer\, more compassionate\, and more responsive 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\nThis course is designed for health and social care staff who work with individuals experiencing sensory loss or dementia. No formal qualifications are required\, although some experience in a care setting is helpful. Learners should have basic English and communication skills to access the course materials and take part in discussions. A willingness to engage in activities and share experiences is important to get the most from the training. \nLearning objectives: \n• Identify the key sensory processing systems and understand their role in everyday functioning.\n• Describe the main types of sensory loss and how they may present in individuals.\n• Identify common causes of sensory loss.\n• Explain the potential impact of sensory loss on communication\, behaviour\, independence\, and overall wellbeing.\n• Summarise practical strategies for planning and delivering person-centred support for individuals with sensory needs.\n• Explain how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 supports and protects individuals experiencing sensory loss.\n• Describe the Hertfordshire Sensory Framework and its relevance to professional practice.\n• Identify appropriate sources of support\, services\, and guidance available to individuals and care professionals \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/sensory-loss-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260128T153858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200148Z
UID:10002236-1777368600-1777393800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2) (Nouvita)...
DESCRIPTION:    \nThis is a closed course for Nouvita employees only. \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 Mundells 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-2-26/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T163000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100816
CREATED:20260224T162337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T114219Z
UID:10002274-1777627800-1777653000@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2) (Quantum)...
DESCRIPTION:    \nThis is a closed course for Quantum Care employees only. \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 Quantum Care Silver Court\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-2-32/
LOCATION:Quantum Care | Silver Court | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1TS
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UID:10002204-1777629600-1777651200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Moving & Assisting Trainer REVALIDATION
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: £150+VAT \nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nWho is this course for?\nThis course is designed to revalidate existing in-house trainers in Moving & Assisting to enable them to continue to deliver internal training. Attendees must have a valid Moving & Assisting Train the Trainer certificate achieved within the last two years. Please send a copy to coursebookings@hcpa.co.uk \nWhat does the course cover?\n• To understand the principles of safe Moving & Assisting\n• To recap on knowledge and understanding of the legislation underpinning Moving & Assisting\n• To recap on knowledge and understanding of the biomechanics of the spine and the importance of good posture\n• To understand risk assessments and the importance of standardisation\n• To undertake Moving & Assisting procedures safely including safety checks of equipment\n• To participate in a practical session with the following techniques: foot on a footplate\, sit to stand\, lie to sit\, falling and fallen clients\, hoisting\, slide sheets. \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/moving-assisting-trainer-revalidation-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Education for Trainers
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UID:10002336-1777975200-1777984200@www.hcpa.info
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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UID:10002286-1777975200-1777996800@www.hcpa.info
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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UID:10002287-1777975200-1777996800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Care Home Medication CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\n \nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 05/05/2026\nDay 2: 11/05/2026\nDay 3: 18/05/2026\nDay 4: 19/05/2026\n \nThis course will enable team leaders/seniors or managers 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. \nExpectations of being a Champion are as follows:\n• Share knowledge to staff through team meetings\, mentoring and coaching\n• Gain topic specific knowledge\n• Keep up to date with resources and support via the HCPA Members Zone\n• Take responsibility to champion the topic area to ensure the care provider meets best practice standards\n• Build strong relationships with professionals\n• Support “Better outcomes for the individuals you support” for topic area\n• Review Governance of the topic including reviewing and update policies and procedures to meet standards\n• Attend yearly CPD and complete reflective accounts to enable revalidation \nSelecting your Champion\nTo help you select your chosen Champion\, they will need to:\n1. Be a member of staff with authority to mentor staff and work with external partners\n2. Have enthusiasm and dedication to promote best practice in the organisation and action change\n3. Be committed to multi-disciplinary working\, both internally and externally\n4. Have confidence and strong communication skills to share information with staff teams via team meetings\n5. Have the ability to critically review current governance processes for the topic area \nLearning objectives\n• Understand the champion role and how this can benefit their organisation\n• Understand the process of SMART goal setting and be able to relate this in own place of work\n• Have a clear understanding of the national and local guidance relating to medication management in care homes\, and how to embed these within your organisation\n• To feel confident addressing concerns around medication management and understand how to implement action plans using SMART goals \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/care-home-medication-champion-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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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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UID:10002289-1778061600-1778083200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Homecare Medication CHAMPION...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £400+VAT | Non-member: £400+VAT\n \nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended\nDay 1: 06/05/2026\nDay 2: 07/05/2026\nDay 3: 12/05/2026\nDay 4: 20/05/2026 \nYour application has been approved! If the approved nominated person can attend all of the above dates\, please now book their space below \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/homecare-medication-champion-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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