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SUMMARY:Safeguarding 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: 12/01/2026 | Day 2: 19/01/2026 | Day 3: 26/01/2026 | Day 4: 02/02/2026\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/safeguarding-champion-application/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding 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: 12/01/2026\nDay 2: 19/01/2026\nDay 3: 26/01/2026\nDay 4: 02/02/2026 \nThis 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. \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 Outcomes:\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• Understand the impact of current legislation for the safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse or neglect\n• Understand how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse\n• Understand how to participate in inter-agency\, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults\n• Understand how to support others in safeguarding \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\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/safeguarding-champion-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000
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CREATED:20250707T155256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163628Z
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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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:20260114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141411
CREATED:20251114T104052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T171524Z
UID:10002128-1768384800-1768393800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:End of Life - Planning for the Future - An Introduction to Advance Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:Half day webinar via Zoom! \nWe are delighted to host on behalf of Hertfordshire Hospices a brief overview of future planning of care for service users with a life-limiting condition\, frailty\, a learning disability or multiple co-morbidities \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Develop an understanding of what Advance care planning is.\n• Recognise the relevance\, benefits and challenges of Advance Care Planning with relevance to delegate area of practice.\n• Be aware of the key principles and some of the tools that can be used for effective Advance Care Planning ( Including ReSPECT \nEntry requirements – Learners must have completed their induction \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 \n 
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/end-of-life-planning-for-the-future-an-introduction-to-advance-care-planning-online-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141411
CREATED:20250904T150122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T101537Z
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141412
CREATED:20250818T084049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161342Z
UID:10001981-1768471200-1768492800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Nutrition 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: 15/01/2026 | Day 2: 16/01/2026 | Day 3: 21/01/2026 | Day 4: 22/01/2026\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 Nutrition 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 Nutrition Champion and explain how this role benefits their organisation by promoting person-centred\, evidence-based nutritional care.\n• Describe common nutritional needs and challenges in adult care\, including the impact of malnutrition\, dehydration\, and specific dietary requirements on health and wellbeing.\n• Explain relevant local and national guidance\, legislation\, and best practices relating to nutrition in adult care settings.\n• Apply the SMART goal-setting process to develop tailored nutrition care plans that support individual preferences and health outcomes.\n• Demonstrate effective communication techniques to promote positive conversations about nutrition and provide supportive responses when individuals face barriers to healthy eating.\n• Implement person-centred approaches that promote dignity\, choice\, and independence in relation to food and drink.\n• Analyse barriers to good nutrition in care settings and identify strategies to overcome these\, such as environmental\, cultural\, or organisational challenges.\n• Evaluate the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration\, including input from dietitians\, speech and language therapists\, and other professionals\, to support individuals with complex nutritional needs.\n• Assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and care practices\, recommending improvements to enhance health outcomes and reduce risks such as malnutrition and dehydration.\n• Develop a SMART goal-driven action plan to embed good nutritional care principles within services\, raising awareness\, reducing risks\, and improving the overall quality of care. \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/nutrition-champion-application-2/
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Champions,Prevention & Enablement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141412
CREATED:20250903T131720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T225037Z
UID:10001994-1768471200-1768492800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Nutrition 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: 15/01/2026\nDay 2: 16/01/2026\nDay 3: 21/01/2026\nDay 4: 22/01/2026 \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/nutrition-champion-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141412
CREATED:20251023T152321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T220700Z
UID:10002069-1768471200-1768492800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches and becoming a trauma informed organisation
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £37.50+VAT | ACE Member: £50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT  \nOne day course at HCPA \nDelegates will have an opportunity to understand the widespread nature of trauma within populations\, and how these can manifest on both an individual\, community\, cultural and national level. \nDelegates will learn how traumatic experiences\, especially those in childhood can fundamentally affect the way in which brain development occurs and will explore different types of trauma responses. They will also learn a key principle of being trauma informed is by looking beyond presenting behaviours and understand trauma informed approaches are not a specific intervention\, rather an organisational change to how people within all levels of an organisation are treated. This organisational change has multiple benefits to all people at all levels\, not just those who use services. \nDelegates will spend the second half of the day being shown a step-by-step guide on how to use the TrACE toolkit to; ready\, review\, monitor and evaluate their own trauma informed journey and have an opportunity to network with other delegates to support their individual journeys further. \nLearning objectives:\n• The prevalence of trauma\, especially Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) within society.\n• That trauma is a natural response to abnormal experiences.\n• Consider types of experiences that can lead to trauma.\n• Explore the link between ACEs and poor adult health outcomes.\n• Understand key points of attachment theory.\n• Understand how trauma can change the flight and fight response and\, how this can subsequently cause a lifelong impact on a person’s behaviour.\n• Understand the 4 R’s of being trauma aware and the 6 principles of trauma approaches.\n• Step-by-step guide on how to become a trauma informed organisation using the 4 stages of the TrACE toolkit.\n \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/trauma-informed-approaches-and-becoming-a-trauma-informed-organisation/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141412
CREATED:20250324T140040Z
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:20260420T141412
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:20260420T141412
CREATED:20250904T141229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161641Z
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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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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Manager Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £37.50+VAT | ACE Member: £50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT\n\nOne day course at HCPA \nThis course for managers and professionals responsible for overseeing safeguarding practices within their organisation\, provides a comprehensive understanding of the key responsibilities of safeguarding for managers in protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect. \nDelegates will explore the impact of current legislation\, learn how to respond effectively to suspected or alleged abuse\, and develop skills for collaborative working across agencies. The course also emphasises the importance of supporting colleagues in safeguarding processes\, ensuring a proactive and informed approach to protecting vulnerable adults. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the impact of current legislation for the safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse or neglect\n• Understand how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse\n• Understand how to participate in inter-agency\, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults\n• Understand how to support others in safeguarding \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/safeguarding-manager-responsibilities-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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