Which Health & Social Care Course Does Your Team Need?
Give your team the knowledge to provide safe, supportive and person-centred care. Explore training covering trauma-informed practice, dementia, infection prevention, safeguarding and menopause awareness. Choose the courses that best reflect each person’s role, responsibilities and the people they support.
For staff supporting people who may have experienced trauma
Our Trauma-Informed Care Training helps learners understand trauma, how it can affect people and how trauma-informed principles can be applied in everyday practice to create safer and more supportive environments.
Relevant legislation and guidance: Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014; CQC guidance on person-centred care and safeguarding.
For staff supporting people living with dementia
Dementia Awareness introduces learners to dementia, including different types of dementia and the support that people living with the condition may need. It is suitable for care and support staff who need a better understanding of dementia and its impact.
Relevant legislation and guidance: Care Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005; Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
For staff responsible for preventing the spread of infection
Infection Prevention and Control helps learners understand how infections spread and the precautions that can be taken to break the chain of infection. It is relevant to staff working in environments where effective infection prevention is essential.
Relevant legislation and guidance: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections.
For staff who need safeguarding training
Our Safeguarding Adults Level 2 course covers protecting adults from abuse and neglect, while Safeguarding Children Levels 1 and 2 provide training for staff with different levels of responsibility for recognising and responding to concerns about children. The Level 2 children’s course goes further into recognising abuse and neglect, responding to disclosures, and recording and reporting concerns.
Relevant legislation and guidance: Care Act 2014; Children Act 1989; Children Act 2004; Working Together to Safeguard Children; relevant organisational and local safeguarding procedures.
For staff who need greater awareness of menopause
Menopause Awareness Training helps learners understand menopause, recognise common signs and symptoms, explore treatment options and understand ways organisations can support employees experiencing menopause.
Relevant legislation and guidance: Equality Act 2010; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; ACAS guidance on supporting staff experiencing menopause.