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Funding Now Available via LDSS for Oliver McGowan Training
We are pleased to announce that funding is NOW available through the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) for externally procured Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. This funding applies to training delivered by...
CQC webinar: Overview of the mandatory training requirement on learning disability and autism: What you need to know about the Code of Practice
Thursday 13 November 2025 14:30-16:00 https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Events/September/Overview-of-the-mandatory-training-requirement-on-learning-disability-and-autism.aspx Skills for Care are hosting a webinar on the new Code of Practice for the...
Scammers Pose as CQC Officials to Care Providers
Care Providers are being warned about a scam involving individuals impersonating inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). These fraudsters are contacting care providers by phone, claiming to be from the CQC, and requesting sensitive information including CQC...
Manual handling at work: guidance on the law
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risks of manual handling injuries in the workplace. Workers are vulnerable to the risk of MSD injuries from hazardous manual handling. You can find help with preventing these sorts of risks in your workplace on...
Remembering Martyn Hett, are you ready for new counter terrorism legislation?
Martyn Hett tragically lost his life when the Manchester Arena bomb detonated in September 2017. His mother, Figen Murray, has tirelessly campaigned since to assure that premises management teams across the country accept liability for the protection of their...
New resources for professionals supporting people who may have substance use issues
Change Grow Live (CGL) is an all-age service providing specialist treatment and support for individuals across Hertfordshire. Their dedicated teams operate from four main hubs located in Hatfield, Stevenage, Hertford, and Watford, offering a wide range of services...
Celebrating our first cohort: Level 2 Social Care Certificate achieved with full LDSS funding!
We are pleased to share the success of our first cohort of learners who have achieved their Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification. This achievement reflects their commitment to providing high-quality person-centred care, and the investment their employer...