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

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 Safe Administration of Medication - 21st January 2026 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ Safe Administration of Medication - 16th February 2026 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ Safe Administration of Medication - 23rd February 2026 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ Safe Administration of Medication - 4th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ 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 comprehensive CPD-accredited course is designed to strengthen medicines management practices across adult social care. It equips staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage medication safely and competently, in line with current legislation and best practice guidance. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Understand legal frameworks, medicine types, and routes of administration. Apply best practices in safe administration, including the “6 Rights” and “4-way matching”. Recognise their role and responsibilities in line with organisational policies. Demonstrate competency in record keeping using MAR or EMAR tools. Identify and respond appropriately to side effects, adverse reactions, and medication errors. Safely store and dispose of medicines in care settings. Understand protocols for “when required” and “homely remedy” medications. 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 [email protected] 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

Welcome to this module focused on Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Safeguarding adults means protecting a person’s right to live in safely, free from abuse and neglect. As an adult social care employer, it’s important to understand your responsibilities around safeguarding and the standards you need to follow. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of the underpinning knowledge you’ll need to embed best practice in safeguarding and mental capacity. The module is aligned to Standard 7 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Safeguarding adults Safeguarding children Mental capacity Restrictive practices   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 e-learning course is designed to help you understand what scabies is and how to manage it in social care settings.   The course explains what scabies is, how to identify and treat infestations in care settings. You'll learn about managing contacts, medications used to treat scabies and the correct processes for handling outbreaks and coordinating treatments. The course also includes advice on hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, and laundry protocols to prevent onward transmission and ensure effective care.  This training is suitable for all social care 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 have images of scabies infestations.  This training was developed by the MPFT Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC). 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.  How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, proceed to checkout, and complete the purchase. It's free, so no payment details are required. Session Dates  25th February 2026 - 10am to 1pm - Microsoft Teams (Link will be sent to you) Session Details - Sepsis Training This training is delivered via Microsoft Teams, please ensure you join the webinar 5 minutes before your course start time, you will remain in the waiting room until the facilitator accepts you to join.   Course Objectives The training will comprise of a current overview of sepsis and how to recognise and effectively escalate this life-threatening illness. Training is aimed at: All front-line staff working in Care Home, Nursing Home, Supported Living and Home Care settings. By the end of the session the learner will: • Understand the scale and burden of sepsis within the UK • Be able to define ‘Sepsis’ and ‘Post Sepsis Syndrome’ • Understand and identify the risk factors for sepsis (Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (2016) NICE guideline NG51) • Understand and explain how to reduce the risk of sepsis within a care setting. • Recognise sepsis and how rapid intervention will help reduce the number of deaths occurring annually by understanding the use of national sepsis decision tools and early warning scoring systems (NEWS2) • Understand when and how to escalate sepsis within your care setting • Have an awareness of the management and treatment for sepsis 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 [email protected] 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

Speaking up in public can be nerve wracking, meaning some voices go unheard in meetings, during projects or at events. This practical session will introduce the group to some of the barriers to speaking up and then work through practical and adaptable activities that can be used in group settings to help people have a say and share their opinions in ways that everyone’s voices is included. We will explore different group activities that can help people to understand everyone’s strengths (including their own), share their ideas with the group and with each other, vote on specific issues, plan action. There will be time allocated for reflection, allowing each member of the training session time to consider and discuss how they might use some of the activities in their own work or personal settings.   This training can be booked through Insight Academy's EventBrite Webpage. When: Tuesday 23 September, 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 This event is appropriate for anyone who is dealing directly with people in their home; be that home owner, private rented, local authority, social housing or hostels: any and all frontline staff. 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

Spirituality and End of Life Care explores the profound aspects of spirituality in the context of end-of-life care. This course delves into essential topics such as understanding what spirituality is and the role of religion in spiritual care. Participants will learn to identify and address spiritual distress, recognising that spirituality can be challenging to navigate. The course provides guidance on the aims and assessments of spiritual care, including its integration within healthcare settings. 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