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

This e-learning course is designed to help you understand what adult safeguarding is, and the local policies and procedures within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.    This course covers the definitions of safeguarding, types of abuse and neglect, the legal framework for adult safeguarding, managing immediate risks, alternatives to safeguarding, making effective referrals, handling abuse disclosures, the referral process, reporting without consent, and concludes with information on Prevent and persons in positions of trust.   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is equivalent to 90 minutes participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training is currently insufficient to be classed as mandatory training. We will be exploring mandatory training in the future.   This training was developed by the the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in partnership with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent council's and the safeguarding board. Read more

This e-learning course is designed to support you with Advance Care Planning. This course provides an overview of advance care planning, covering essential topics such as definitions, national ambitions, and key considerations. You will learn about different types of advance care plans, including Advance Statements and Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment, as well as the role of Lasting Power of Attorney.  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

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 Advanced Dementia - 19th November 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Advanced Dementia - 10th February 2026 - 09:30-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ  Advanced Dementia - 18th March 2026 - 09:30-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16  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: Shire Hall Business Centre,  2, Market Street, Stafford, ST16 2JZ Course Aim and Description Aim: To develop an advanced knowledge of dementia and provide the best outcomes for people living with it By successfully completing this course you will be able to: •             Understand what dementia is and explain the importance of dementia awareness •             Describe the types, signs, progression and stages of dementia •             Understand what is delirium and the symptoms associated with it •             Explain the difference between dementia and delirium •             Understand how dementia impacts an individual’s willingness to engage with others •             List all the relevant legislations and the legal framework in the UK •             Describe the physical, psychological and emotional problems faced by people with dementia •             Understand the issues around their wellbeing and quality of life •             Explain why people with dementia present certain behaviours •             Describe the triggers of those behaviours, along with strategies to de-escalate them •             Demonstrate the strategies and skills required to effectively communicate with people living with dementia •             Describe how to deliver person-centred care to an individual with dementia •             Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach •             Explain how to use evidence-based interventions to address cognitive and functional decline in people with dementia •             Understand how to maintain dignity, empower the individuals to make choices and maintain independence as much as possible •             Describe the ethical considerations in decision-making and capacity assessment •             Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care •             Explain how to develop empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in dementia care practice •             Describe how to design meaningful activities to improve the engagement of individuals with advanced dementia 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 ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park.  Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by. 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

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 (Please note that this is a two day course) Advanced Manual Handling (Train The Trainer) - 25th and 26th November 2025 - 10:00 -16:30 - Beaconside Conference Centre (Event Hall 1) Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF Advanced Manual Handling (Train The Trainer) - 5th and 6th February 2026 - 10:00 -16:30 - Beaconside Conference Centre (Uttoxeter Suite) Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF  Advanced Manual Handling (Train The Trainer) - 17th and 18th February 2026 - 10:00 -16:30 - Beaconside Conference Centre (Uttoxeter Suite) Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF  Advanced Manual Handling (Train The Trainer) - 12th and 13th March 2026 - 10:00 -16:30 - Beaconside Conference Centre (Uttoxeter Suite) Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF  Advanced Manual Handling (Train The Trainer) - 25th and 26th March 2026 - 10:00 -16:30 - Beaconside Conference Centre (Uttoxeter Suite) Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF  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: Beaconside Conference Centre  Education And Enterprise Park, Beaconside, Weston Rd, Stafford, ST18 0BF Course Aim and Description By successfully completing this course you will be able to: Understand and be able to put into practice all of theoretical content involved in moving and assisting of the people you support.  Understand and be able to put into practice the practical techniques needing to be used with the people you support.  Be competent to deliver your own Manual Handling and Moving and Assisting sessions.  Introduction to manual handling and moving and assisting Anatomy of the spine and work related muscular skeletal disorders Ergonomics and biomechanics Organisational policies and procedures Legislation relevant to manual handling and moving and assisting Factors that can affect a person’s mobility Falls awareness Skin Integrity Controversial techniques Risk assessments Ability testing Repositioning in a chair Sit to stand Chair to chair transfers Rolling and repositioning in a bed Slide Sheets Hoisting Train the trainer elements  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 car parking is free on the day, however you must register your car registration when entering the venue, there are QR codes available in the foyer of the venue. If you don't do this, you will be charged. 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. 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

This webinar will explore the importance of holistic palliative care assessments and reassessments, detailing what should be included and the documentation that supports these assessments. Participants will learn how to utilise assessment findings to plan care effectively and explore various guidance, tools, and resources to support assessment and care planning. The session will also identify barriers, health inequalities, and protected characteristics, and apply learning to clinical scenarios to incorporate assessment and care planning. The session is suitable for registered staff within care homes. If you are unsure if you can attend this webinar please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk. Session Details This webinar is held via Microsoft Teams. Available sessions: 3 December 2025 - 2pm to 3:30pm 12 February 2026 - 2pm to 3:30pm Training Information 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     The session is suitable for registered staff within care homes. If you are unsure if you can attend this webinar please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk.   This training is equivalent to 90 minutes participatory time 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 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 Date   Basic Wound Care Training - 20th November 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ  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 Shire Hall Business Centre,  2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Course Aim and Description By successfully completing this course you will be able to: •             Understand the anatomy of our skin and its function in our body •             Understand how to recognise different types of wounds •             Understand all about a skin tear •             List of relevant legislations in the UK •             Guidelines and protocols set by the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT) •             Describe the importance of infection control measures in preventing complications •             Describe the process of wound assessment, dressing and management •             Understand all about pressure ulcers •             Describe how to support service users experiencing pain due to wounds •             Understand the process, stages and risks involved in the healing of wounds •             Understand the importance of documentation associated with wound care •             Explain the importance of escalating and reporting issues promptly •             Describe how to support the service users in maintaining good skin care and integrity 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 ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park.  Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by.  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