Development Opportunities

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An Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
This online learning module is for anyone working within Health and Social Care, who are caring and supporting people over the age of 16, in England and Wales. It will assist you in learning how to support people to make decisions, aid you in identifying when a mental capacity assessment is required and how to carry one out appropriately. You will also briefly explore how 'Best Interests' decisions are made and learn your responsibilities in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 45 minutes At your desk
Suicide Prevention
This 20 minute online learning module is for anyone wishing to learn more about supporting someone who may be at risk of suicide. In 2016 the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that there were 6000 deaths in the UK from suicide, with suicide being the leading cause of death in men under the age of 50, (above hearth disease, cancer, heart attacks or in road traffic accidents) and in women in their 20’s it is the highest it has been for two decades. Suicide is a preventable and avoidable death but it needs us all to be able to talk openly and directly about suicide, and in doing so ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 Minutes At your desk
Diabetes Awareness
This online learning module is for anyone who supports individuals who have diabetes or who would like to gain an awareness of it.

You will gain an understanding of the signs and symptoms of Diabetes, and treatments that are available.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30 minutes At your desk
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
This ‘Think CO’ online learning module is by the Gas Safe Charity and is for anyone who needs to have an awareness and understanding of the risks of Carbon Monoxide poisoning to the people that they support. It will help you learn more about the issue of Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide poisoning. As an organisation we have a legal duty of care to our staff, volunteers, clients and customers when it comes to Carbon Monoxide. Anytime you are undertaking a risk assessment, possibly in a new client’s home you need to take into account potential Carbon Monoxide risks, so that you ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30-40 minutes At your desk
Gypsy and Traveller - Part 1: History and Culture
This 20-minute online learning module is for anyone who works with adults and/or children from Gypsy and Traveller communities and focusses on their history, culture and traditions.

This is the first of four modules that focuses on the key themes and questions arising amongst service providers about Gypsies and Traveller, and seeks to support you in developing a new or refreshed understanding of the common issues that they face today so that you will be able to help these often overlooked communities access the services that they are entitles to and engage with them in a more meani ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 minutes At your desk
Gypsy and Traveller - Part 2: Challenges Faced by the Community
This 20-minute online learning module is for anyone who works with adults and/or children from Gypsy and Traveller communities and focusses on the continuing discrimination that many people in this community experience that creates barriers to accessing services.

This is the second of four modules that focuses on the key themes and questions arising amongst service providers about Gypsies and Traveller, and seeks to support you in developing a new or refreshed understanding of the common issues that they face today so that you will be able to help these often overlooked communitie ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 minutes At your desk
Gypsy and Traveller - Part 3: Positive Strategy - Accessing Services
This 20-minute online learning module is for anyone who works with adults and/or children from Gypsy and Traveller communities and focusses on what you can do to support people in these communities to access service more effectively.

This is the third of four modules that focuses on the key themes and questions arising amongst service providers about Gypsies and Traveller, and seeks to support you in developing a new or refreshed understanding of the common issues that they face today so that you will be able to help these often overlooked communities access the services that the ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 minutes At your desk
Gypsy and Traveller - Part 4: Positive Strategy - Participation
This 20-minute online learning module is for anyone who works with adults and/or children from Gypsy and Traveller communities and focusses on what action you can take to increase Gypsy and Traveller participation in the areas of education, employment and finance.

This is the fourth of four modules that focuses on the key themes and questions arising amongst service providers about Gypsies and Traveller, and seeks to support you in developing a new or refreshed understanding of the common issues that they face today so that you will be able to help these often overlooked communiti ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 minutes At your desk
COVID-19 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This short video for all staff covers the basic skills in donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which will reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases including COVID-19
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 10 Minutes At your desk
Bladder and Bowel - Promoting Continence
This online learning module is for care support staff working across a range of settings promoting good practice in continence care.

It will form part of the knowledge based Fundamental Core Care Skills and will enable you to provide care with dignity and respect.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30 minutes At your desk
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