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Learning and development

Confident teams deliver safer, more consistent care.

Our training programme gives staff the knowledge, practical skills and ongoing support required to meet people’s needs well.

Why training matters

Knowledge that builds competence, confidence and trust.

Well-trained staff are better equipped to provide safe, respectful and responsive support. Our programme reflects regulatory expectations, current good practice and recommendations from the Care Quality Commission.

Managers monitor progress and use regular reviews and supervision to strengthen communication and put learning into practice.

Core programme

Training that supports safe, capable practice.

Infection prevention and effective hand hygiene
Consent and person-centred practice
Health and safety in care settings
Risk assessment
Moving and handling theory
Moving and handling practical
Fire safety and prevention
Safeguarding adults
Emergency first aid
Medication safety
Food safety and hygiene
Dementia and learning-disability awareness
Managing behaviours of concern
MAPPA awareness
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training