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

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 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 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. Please note that only 2 delegates per registered location will be permitted to access this training. Course Dates - Please note before booking you must ensure that you are able to attend both dates, booking onto this course will automatically enrol you onto both dates.  16th October 2025 - 09:00-15:00 - The Stone House Hotel, Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone, ST15 0BQ  FOLLOWED BY A SECOND DATE  20th November 2025 - Online Webinar via Zoom - 14:00-15:30 - Link for the zoom is within the session details and will be sent out to you. How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will only be the one option to choose a training session for this specific course and "purchase" it from the storefront, you will automatically be enrolled on to both of the session dates. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training on 16th October 2025 is being held at: The Stone House Hotel,  Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone, ST15 0BQ  Course Aim and Description Workforce planning seminar – Bookings now open  We’re pleased to share details of the upcoming Operational Workforce Planning seminar from Skills for Care. This seminar is fully funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It is designed to help providers strengthen their workforce planning and demonstrate compliance with CQC requirements for safe and effective staffing.  This seminar is for providers looking to: understand what workforce planning is and why it matters use data to make informed staffing decisions future proof their service, reduce compliance risks, and ensure high-quality, person-centred care gain the most-up-to-date information about the factors that can affect an organisations workforce begin developing your workforce plan (with at least 20% completed during the session). Who should attend? Chief Executives, Directors, and Nominated Individuals Registered Managers HR professionals Anyone in adult social care responsible for ensuring services are delivered safely and effectively with the right staffing levels Local authority cohort - Thursday 16 October 2025: For providers who contract with or deliver services in a specific local authority area. Important note on feedback and evaluation: As these seminars are fully funded by DHSC, participants will be expected to contribute to the programme’s evaluation by:  completing a short feedback form pre and post event on the day of the seminar  participating in a follow-up survey 4-6 weeks after the event to assess the impact of the training joining a focus group or interview 4–6 weeks post-event to share how the learning has been applied in practice – Afternoon 20th November 2025 This feedback is vital to help us understand the real-world impact of the seminars and inform future workforce development initiatives.  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. 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. 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