Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
CPD ApprovedEquality, Diversity and DiscriminationWe’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean and how do they affect you as an employer or employee?Well if you take the words on their…
Dignity and Privacy
CPD ApprovedDignity and PrivacyThere are two crucial attributes you must have when working with people in a caring, supportive environment. First, all service users must be treated with dignity and the second crucial attribute is privacy.The course will start…
Duty of Care
CPD ApprovedDuty of CareA duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first.Working in the health and social care sector…
End of Life Care
CPD ApprovedEnd of Life CareEnd of life care should be several things, compassionate, cost effective, holistic and effective. There are usually a number of people involved in the care of people at the end of their life and it…
Handling Information in a Care Setting
CPD ApprovedHandling Information in a Care SettingWhen working in a care setting it is so important to build positive relationships with care users. Confidentiality and the correct handling of personal information are vital for trusting relationships and a breach…
Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage
Introduction to Early Years Foundation StageCPD ApprovedThe Early Years Foundation Stage, commonly referred to as the EYFS is a framework that all Early Years providers, including childminders, must follow.This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations…
Learning Disability Awareness
CPD ApprovedLearning Disability AwarenessLearning disabilities, however they are acquired, are lifelong. They are neurological disabilities and as such affect how an individual understands and remembers information, how they learn and communicate. People can be born with learning disabilities or…
Person-Centred Care
CPD Approved Person-Centred Care What do we mean by Person Centred Care, well the term originated in the 1940s and proposed taking a holistic view of service users in care settings. This means getting to know the person and…
Principles of Communication
CPD ApprovedPrinciples of CommunicationWhen working in the adult social care sector, communicating is essential to develop your understanding of a service user’s needs, so you can provide them with the support they require.If the information exchanged is inaccurate or…
Understanding your Role in Care
CPD ApprovedUnderstanding your Role in CareSocial care is the provision of social work, personal care, protection or social support services to children or adults in need, or at risk, or adults with needs arising from illness, disability, old age…
Your Personal Development
CPD ApprovedYour Personal DevelopmentA key part of your progression within the adult social care sector will be focused on your personal development. In a number of sectors it is even a legal requirement to continue to develop your skills…