How often should mandatory care training be refreshed?
Tuesday 30th Jan 2024 - 15:35
It is an answer that is not necessarily the same same for everyone but with helpful guidance provided by Skills for Care we are able to answer.
Refresh periods are typically recommended to be no longer than 1 year or 3 years depending on the subject. However it is important to note that... Read More
Fully Funded Training with Skills for Care
Friday 15th Sep 2023 - 15:27
The Health and Social Care sector is made up of a highly skilled workforce so access to high quality training is essential to maintain this for both new and established staff. Skills for Care are funding programmes that provide information on skills, knowledge, values, and provide a firm grounding for volunteers and new recruits. The current workforce... Read More
The Importance of Person-Centred Care in Training
Wednesday 8th Mar 2023 - 12:27
Within every one of our modules, you’ll find the importance of delivering care with dignity. This is one of the primary aspects of person-centred care, supporting patients and service users alike to make effective and informed decisions about their own health care wherever possible. This involves tailoring the care to suit that unique individual and their personal needs, often coordinating across the board with other health care professionals.
Effective person-centred care means recognising and caring for each person as a unique individual, investing... Read More
Why Online Training Is Here to Stay
Tuesday 7th Feb 2023 - 15:09
The Covid-19 pandemic has been responsible for a vast array of changes across all operational aspects. And no one knows this quite like the health and social care industry!
Amongst so many others, it has been responsible for budget cuts, staffing changes, and a wealth of new health and safety measures. Many business functions have been forced to alter and adapt to accommodate these changes, with several services moving to online... Read More
What training is mandatory for care workers?
Tuesday 30th May 2023 - 14:17
Ensuring your staff have all the training they need to provide quality safe care is essential to achieve your best possible rating from CQC. However there often seems to be confusion around what subjects are mandatory and how often they should be updated.
Fortunately there is guidance out there to help you follow best practice. Skills for Care have developed... Read More