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Health & Social Care · 51 courses

Health & Social Care Training Courses in Swindon & Wiltshire

Care Certificate-aligned training, moving & handling and clinical skills for care teams.

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All 51 health & social care courses

Each course has full details and is delivered on-site across Swindon and Wiltshire, at our training suite, or as flexible online CPD. Don’t see exactly what you need? Just ask.

Health & Social Care1 dayClassroom

Moving & Handling of People

Safe, dignified people-moving techniques for care and healthcare teams — reducing injury and risk.

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Health & Social Care2–3 daysOnline or classroom

The Care Certificate

Gain the recognised foundation every new care worker needs, evidencing competence against all fifteen national standards for safe, compassionate practice.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Care Planning

Learn to write clear, personalised and outcome-focused care plans that capture individual needs, promote choice and stand up to inspection scrutiny.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Person Centred Care Awareness

Discover how to place each individual at the heart of their care, respecting their history, preferences and choices to deliver truly personalised support.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Personal Care Awareness

Build the skills and sensitivity to support intimate personal care safely and respectfully, protecting each person's dignity, comfort and independence.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Dignity, Privacy and Respect Awareness

Understand what dignity, privacy and respect mean in practice, and how small everyday actions uphold the rights and self-worth of the people you support.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Duty of Care Awareness

Clarify what your legal and moral duty of care means day to day, helping you balance safety, wellbeing and individual rights while managing everyday dilemmas.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Duty of Candour

Learn the statutory duty of candour and how to be open and honest when things go wrong, supporting those affected and strengthening a culture of transparency.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Dementia Awareness

Build a confident, compassionate understanding of dementia so you can recognise the signs, communicate with patience and support people to live well every day.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Dementia Care

Move beyond awareness to deliver skilled, person-centred dementia care that manages distress, supports wellbeing and adapts the environment to each individual's needs.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Mental Health Awareness

Understand common mental health conditions and learn how to spot the signs, start supportive conversations and signpost people to the right help with confidence.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Learning Disabilities Awareness

Learn how to support people with learning disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives through inclusive communication, reasonable adjustments and person-centred practice.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Autism (ASC) Awareness

Develop a clear understanding of autism spectrum conditions so you can recognise individual needs, adapt communication and create genuinely autism-friendly environments.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Autism (ASD) Awareness

Gain practical insight into autism spectrum disorder to better understand behaviour, adjust your approach and support autistic individuals to thrive in your setting.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Level 3

Take an in-depth, Level 3 look at autistic spectrum disorder, equipping you to lead person-centred support, positive behaviour approaches and effective multi-agency working.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Diabetes Awareness

Understand type 1 and type 2 diabetes and learn to recognise hypo and hyper warning signs so you can respond promptly and support safe, healthy daily management.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Epilepsy Awareness

Learn to recognise different seizure types and respond calmly and correctly, giving you the confidence to keep people with epilepsy safe during and after a seizure.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

Understand how Parkinson's disease affects movement, mood and daily living so you can deliver responsive, dignified support that adapts as the condition progresses.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Borderline Personality Disorder

Build genuine understanding of borderline personality disorder so you can respond calmly to emotional distress and support people to stay safe and regulated.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Understand the complex genetic condition Prader-Willi Syndrome so you can manage its hallmark food-seeking behaviours and support health, safety and quality of life.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Sensory Impairment Awareness

Learn how sight and hearing loss affect daily living so you can adapt communication, remove barriers and support people to stay independent and included.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Diet & Nutrition Awareness

Understand the principles of balanced nutrition and hydration so you can support healthy eating, spot malnutrition risks and promote wellbeing in the people you care for.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Oral Health Awareness

Learn why mouth care matters so you can support daily oral hygiene, spot problems early and protect the comfort, dignity and general health of the people you support.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Constipation Basic Awareness

Understand the causes and warning signs of constipation so you can support good bowel health, prevent complications and know when to escalate for medical help.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Medication Awareness

Gain a solid grounding in the safe handling of medicines so you can support people confidently while following the six rights and protecting them from avoidable harm.

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Health & Social Care1 dayOnline or classroom

Medication Advanced

Extend your medicines knowledge to complex routes, controlled drugs and audit so you can lead safe practice and support colleagues to administer with confidence.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Catheterisation Awareness

Build a clear understanding of urinary catheter care so you can support people comfortably, maintain hygiene and recognise complications before they escalate.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Stoma Care Awareness

Understand the different types of stoma and their daily care so you can support people to manage their stoma with dignity, confidence and reduced risk of complications.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Pressure Sore Awareness

Learn to spot the early skin changes that lead to pressure ulcers so you can reposition, protect and escalate before damage becomes serious and irreversible.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Fall Prevention Awareness

Understand why falls happen and how to reduce them, using practical assessment, environment checks and safe interventions that keep vulnerable people mobile and independent.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Bed Rails and Risk Management Awareness

Learn when bed rails are appropriate, the entrapment risks they carry, and how to assess, fit and monitor them safely as part of proper risk management.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Infection Control Awareness

Build the everyday infection prevention habits that protect service users and staff, from effective hand hygiene to safe handling of waste and the chain of infection.

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Health & Social Care1 dayOnline or classroom

Infection Control Advanced

Take infection prevention further with deeper knowledge of outbreak management, audit, antimicrobial resistance and the systems that keep a care setting compliant.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

The Use of PPE

Master the safe selection, fitting, removal and disposal of personal protective equipment so you protect yourself and others without breaking the chain of prevention.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Coronavirus Awareness and Control

Understand how coronavirus spreads and the practical control measures that keep care settings safe, from hygiene and PPE to recognising symptoms and isolating effectively.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Introduction to Sepsis

Get to grips with what sepsis is and why it is a medical emergency, learning the early warning signs that mean the difference between recovery and rapid deterioration.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Sepsis Awareness

Recognise sepsis fast and respond with confidence, understanding red-flag symptoms, at-risk groups and the escalation steps that save lives in care and community settings.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

SALT (Speech and Language Therapy)

Understand how speech, language and swallowing difficulties affect the people you support, and how to follow SALT guidance to aid communication and reduce aspiration risk.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Palliative and End of Life Care

Give staff the confidence and compassion to support people in the final stages of life, managing symptoms and comfort while honouring each person's wishes and dignity.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Loss & Bereavement

Help staff understand grief and support people through loss with sensitivity, recognising different reactions and knowing when and where to signpost for further help.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Verification of Death

Prepare designated staff to carry out the verification of expected death competently and lawfully, following correct procedure and clear documentation within their role.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Communication and Record Keeping

Strengthen the clear, accurate communication and documentation that underpins safe care, protecting both service users and staff through timely, factual and confidential records.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Equality & Diversity Awareness

Build an inclusive workplace where staff understand the Equality Act, challenge discrimination and treat every colleague and service user with fairness and respect.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Disability Awareness

Equip staff to support disabled people respectfully and effectively, understanding the social model, reasonable adjustments and the barriers that limit independence and inclusion.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Drugs and Alcohol Awareness

Give staff a clear understanding of commonly misused substances, their effects and the signs of dependency, so they can respond and signpost with confidence.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Substance Misuse Awareness

Deepen staff understanding of why substance misuse develops, its impact on individuals and families, and how a non-judgemental approach supports recovery and safeguarding.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Self-Harm Awareness

Help staff understand self-harm without stigma, recognise the warning signs and respond calmly and supportively to keep vulnerable individuals safe.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

MCA & DOLS Awareness

Ensure staff understand the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, protecting people's rights while making lawful, person-centred decisions in their best interests.

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Health & Social CareHalf dayOnline or classroom

Whistleblowing

Give your staff the confidence to raise genuine concerns about wrongdoing or poor care safely, knowing how they are protected in law and what happens next.

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Health & Social Care1 dayClassroom

Epilepsy Training & Emergency Medication

Beyond awareness — practical training to recognise seizure types, follow individual seizure plans and safely administer emergency medication such as buccal midazolam.

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Health & Social CareHalf or 1 dayClassroom or online

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Learning Disability & Autism)

The government-backed mandatory training in learning disability and autism, named after Oliver McGowan — helping staff make reasonable adjustments and deliver safer, fairer care.

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Health & Social Care training, done properly

Accredited & regulated

Ofqual/RQF-aligned, HSE-compliant courses with nationally recognised certificates.

Groups & individuals

Whole-team bookings, small groups or one-to-one — priced to suit your business.

On-site or at our suite

We come to your workplace across Wiltshire, or host you at our Swindon centre.

Genuinely engaging

Practical, hands-on training led by experienced tutors — never death-by-PowerPoint.

Flexible dates

Evenings, weekends and around shift patterns so training fits your operation.

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Chosen by schools, nurseries, care providers and small businesses across the region.

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