Total Training is super excited to be chosen by Skills for Care to deliver fully funded care training across England.

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 need... Read More

We are often asked by Care Homes and Care Agencies, 'what training is mandatory for my care staff?'

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... Read More

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,... Read More

Why Online Training is Here to Stay

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 platforms. 

It can be said that... Read More