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

Understanding the difference your project makes is vital to ensure it is able to continually respond to the needs of those it is supporting, enable it to be agile and responsive to what is working and to provide evidence to secure funding for future work. This full day session will cover the essential elements of an impact evaluation, what an impact evaluation framework might look like, some of the methods you could adopt in addition to written or online surveys, what we mean by impact and how to ask the right questions to ensure you get helpful answers.   This training can be booked through Insight Academy's EventBrite Webpage. When: Monday 20 October 2025, 9:30am to 4pm Where: The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, ST1 5DD The car park at the Dudson Centre is at the front of the building and is pay & display   Eligibility This session is available to people who live or work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Other Information Lunch & Refreshments will be provided, if you have any dietary requirements please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.   Read more

Nutrition in Palliative and End of Life Care explores the complex relationship between nutrition, appetite, and quality of life in the context of advanced illness. This course examines key topics such as the impact of anorexia and cachexia, the emotional and physiological challenges of eating at end of life, and the role of caregivers in supporting nutritional well-being. Learners will gain insight into the stages of cachexia, the limitations of nutritional interventions, and the importance of person-centred approaches. The course also provides practical guidance on symptom management, food fortification, and the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS), with a focus on comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making.   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

This course gives registered professionals the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to palliative care emergencies such as spinal cord compression, superior vena cava obstruction, hypercalcaemia, neutropenic sepsis, and major haemorrhage. Emphasising early recognition, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advance care planning, the course supports sensitive communication and decision-making to enhance patient comfort, safety, and quality of life during critical situations.     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: Available for registered staff: Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care Difficult Conversations Care After Death Last Days of Life Available for all staff: Introduction to ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning Responding to Distress: Communication Skills End of Life Education for Care Agencies   This training is designed for registered professionals. Therefore, whilst everyone is welcome to access it, please be aware that some content may not directly apply to your role.   This training is equivalent to 60 minutes 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

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 The SWAN Model in End of Life and Bereavement Care   Webinars: Available for registered staff: Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care Care After Death Last Days of Life Available for all staff: ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning Responding to Distress: Communication Skills End of Life Education for Care Agencies Symptom Management at End of Life Care for Care Homes   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

Develop the skills to grow people and performance across your team. Explore the relationship between people development, personal growth and performance management, and learn when to apply training, counselling, consulting, mentoring or coaching. Build confidence in active listening, powerful questioning and emotional intelligence, while using practical frameworks like GROW and OSCAR. Finish equipped to run purposeful conversations, give constructive feedback and foster a culture of learning that supports both individual and organisational success.   Through five structured modules, you will: Understand the relationship between people development, personal development, and performance management. Explore key approaches to development, including training, counselling, consulting, mentoring, and coaching. Learn when and how to apply coaching and mentoring effectively in different workplace scenarios. Develop core values and skills such as emotional intelligence, active listening, and powerful questioning. Apply proven models and frameworks (e.g., GROW, OSCAR, CIGAR) to structure conversations, set goals, give feedback, and resolve conflict. ​ Target Audience This course is mapped to the requirements within the following Care Workforce Pathway Roles: Supervisor or Leader Practice Leader Deputy Manager Registered Manager Read more