Understanding your Role in Care
Social 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
Social 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
Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right
Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right
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
This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to
Learning 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
This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about
Infection prevention and control measures aim to ensure the protection of those who might be vulnerable toacquiring an infection…. Ok but why is this important? Well, every year at least 300,000
Care homes are owned and managed by a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, the NHS, andorganisations from the private and voluntary sectors. They differ from other workplaces because
When 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
End of life care should be several things, compassionate, cost effective, holistic and effective. There are usually several people involved in the care of people at
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol, andsubstance misuse in the UK. The course starts with official statistics
There 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
When people have good mental health, they are more likely to fulfil their potential. That means they enjoy work and cope easily with work situations. They
Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Dementia is a chronic progressive problem of
ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention,hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour. The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the
What is Emergency First Aid? It is exactly that, the first aid to be offered if an incident occurs. Not many of us are confronted with scenes of blood and gore in our everyday lives – so usually first aid could be as simple as stickinga plaster on a small cut.
Strokes are the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK, as well as a leading cause of disability.
There is a common misconception that sharps injuries are only of concern to medical and care staff. However, it is not uncommon for people in other industries such as waste disposal to come into contact with used sharps.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, commonly referred to as the EYFS is a framework that all Early Years providers, including childminders, must follow.
Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, or when visiting members of the public during their working day.
Emotional Intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well you perceive and express yourself, maintain social relationships and cope with challenges.
When introducing epilepsy, we must first recognise that there are around 40 different types of seizures. Statistics show that one in five people will have a seizure at some time in their life although only some of these will be caused by epilepsy.
A 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.
Diabetes is a serious lifelong health condition that occurs when the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood is too high. If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them.
In the UK, the private security industry provides manned, physical and technical systems to help protect people, premises and property. It can also help prevent and detect crimes and any activities that could be considered unauthorised as well as offering expertise in monitoring and responding to safety risks.
First aid covers a multitude of skill sets and responses to many medical situations. Its primary aim, is to provide immediate medical care and treatment that will either resolve the situation (in less serious ‘everyday’ cases) or provide an essential short-term emergency stop-gap until professional medical assistance is in place.