Training available at the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Welcome to this module focused on managing resources in adult social care Understanding your role in managing resources is vital to enable to you provide good and outstanding care.   The module is aligned to Standard 9 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 5 topics Resources in adult social care People as a resource Financial management  Using technology to manage resources Sustainability of resources.   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

This is a 2-day Train the Trainer course for Tier 2 Oliver McGowan training. It is provided by the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.   The available dates for training are: 1 to 2 July 2025 5 to 6 August 2025 11 to 12 September 2025 1 to 2 October 2025 3 to 4 November 2025 2 to 3 December 2025 ​ If you wish to book onto this training, please contact ommt@staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk.   Please bear in mind, that to run Tier 2 training for your staff, you will also need experts by experience. It is recommended to speak to the ICB about any additional requirements to run the Tier 2 training when booking. Read more

This e-learning course is designed to support you to develop skills in the delivery of holistic care for individuals who are palliative or approaching end of life. This course explores the distinctions between palliative care and end-of-life care, examining various illness trajectories and decision-making processes such as DNACPR and ReSPECT. It covers the delivery of holistic care, effective communication strategies, and key considerations for end-of-life care. Additionally, the course addresses post-death care, symptom management, and the evolving needs of individuals as they approach the end of life. Please also see other Palliative Care and End of Life training courses developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC): E-Learning: Palliative Care Introduction for Care Support Workers Advance Care Planning Early Identification of End of Life Spirituality and End of Life Care   Webinars: Introduction to ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning Responding to Distress: Communication Skills Care After Death Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care Difficult Conversations End of Life Education for Care Agencies Last Days of Life   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is equivalent to one hour participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training does discuss death and dying, and may be upsetting for some audiences.   This training was developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC). Read more

Welcome to this module focused on your personal development and wellbeing As a manager in adult social care, focusing on yourself is essential for you to be able to deliver good and outstanding care. Sometimes this can be hard - but how can you look after others if you don’t first look after yourself? The module is aligned to Standard 11 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Your own development Being self-aware Managing your workload Your personal wellbeing   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).   Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

Preparing to work in care - English as a Second Language (ESOL) This ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is designed for learners who want to work in the care sector. The course will help you develop the knowledge needed to work in care alongside the essential English language skills to be able to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues. This course is accessible to all residents of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It is available at: Newcastle and Stafford College Group     These courses are offered and completed through local colleges within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They are held externally to the Social Care Academy.   At the point of creating this course, all courses were free, however learners should contact the college to confirm they are eligible to complete the course for free. Some courses may result in a charge if they are not finished in time. We recommend enrolling in this course as a reminder, and to see the more detailed descriptions of each college's offer.   Read more

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council. Course Dates PRN Protocols - 4th August 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  PRN Protocols - 9th September 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  PRN Protocols - 25th September 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  PRN Protocols - 22nd October 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  PRN Protocols - 5th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ (Tickets to be released later in the year) PRN Protocols - 17th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ (Tickets to be released later in the year) How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training is being held at: The Stone House Hotel,  Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone, ST15 0BQ  Course Aim and Description This engaging and practical course is designed for frontline care staff responsible for administering "as required" (PRN) medication. It explores the importance of PRN protocols within a person-centred care framework, helping staff recognise when PRN medication is appropriate, how to administer it safely, and how to document and review its use effectively. Key Learning Areas: Understanding the purpose and application of PRN protocols Recognising symptoms and identifying appropriate PRN interventions Accurate administration, dosage, and documentation (including MAR charts and care plans) Monitoring side-effects and responding to adverse reactions Communicating with the multidisciplinary team and adhering to medication policy Managing complex PRN cases and ethical considerations (e.g., STOMP) Best practice guidance, including use of checklists and tools like the Abbey Pain Scale Learners will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities and practical tools to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred PRN medication management. Booking Changes Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Car Parking Please note that there is free on site car parking at The Stone House Hotel. Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by and a cafe on site. A small basic lunch will be provided on the day.  If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Waiting List If this course is fully booked, or you are unable to attend of the available dates, you can request to be added to the waiting list. Read more