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

This e-Learning course aims to increase your understanding of falls, their effects, and your role in preventing them. The course includes information on fall prevention, defining what constitutes a fall, exploring the consequences and causes of falls, identifying and assessing risks, implementing interventions and support, and promoting activity and exercise.   This course has been developed by the Falls Team and Learning and Development Team at MPFT. Thanks to MPFT for granting permission for this e-Learning to be published on the Academy.   The training is aimed at all front-line health and care staff.   It is suitable for CPD purposes. It is up to internal organisations to decide whether this is suitable for mandatory learning purposes. Read more

This e-learning course provides a comprehensive overview of foot care, including essential practices for foot care, understanding foot pathologies, and managing medical conditions affecting the feet. It covers practical skills such as nail trimming, instrument setup, and record keeping, along with guidance on when to refer to a podiatrist.   This is part one of a two-part training. The second part is a required face-to-face session that enables you to deliver foot or nail care to the people you support. Completion of both parts is necessary to undertake the nail and footcare described in this course. At the end of this training, you’ll have the option to request the face-to-face session. Due to this training being part of a larger training course, the information available in the user profiles will be viewable by the MPFT Podiatry Team. Please view their privacy notice for more information. This training is equivalent to one hour participatory hours for CPD. Due to this being part one of two, a certificate is not provided. However, should you need evidence of your completion of this e-learning, please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk and we will be happy to assist with providing evidence.   This training does have images of common pathologies used for foot care. These are essential to understanding the training content. If you need to use a screen-reader, or are otherwise unable to see the images, please contact kelly.carrothers@mpft.nhs.uk, and we would be happy to explore what reasonable adjustments we can make.  This training was developed by the MPFT Podiatry team. Read more

Explore the principles and everyday practices of person-centred and person-led care. Through real-life examples, practical guidance, and reflective insights, learners will understand how to support individuals in a way that promotes dignity, independence, identity, and wellbeing. The course highlights the shift from traditional care models to approaches that empower people to lead their own lives, make meaningful choices, and shape the support they receive.   This course is ideal for anyone working in adult social care, including new starters, support workers, and those in enabling or supervisory roles. It is especially suited to those who want to deepen their understanding of how to deliver care that is respectful, empowering, and responsive to individual needs. It’s also valuable for teams looking to embed person-centred values into everyday practice.   This course is mapped to the “New to Care” through to “Enhanced Support Worker” roles within the Care Workforce Pathway.   This course is suitable for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but is not mandatory learning. Read more

Gathering feedback is a crucial aspect of ensuring continuous improvement and meeting the needs of those you support. Understanding how to effectively collect and utilize feedback can lead to meaningful changes. This course will explore various methods for gathering feedback through Microsoft Forms but there are other digital platforms that can be used to gather feedback. Microsoft Forms has been selected as the core basis for this course following feedback through the Academy. Licence costs for accessing the application may be applicable and alternative platforms are available. Read more

In this first session of the webinar series, we examine major reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Bill. Topics include unfair dismissal rights, fire and rehire practices, and limitation periods. The session also addresses frequently asked immigration and sponsorship questions, including TUPE regulations. Ideal for employers seeking practical legal insights and guidance on evolving employment legislation. This is a pre-recorded webinar, held on 10 July 2025. It is part one of a three-part series. This training was designed for those in management roles, but is available for everyone to view.   Disclaimer Lester Aldridge has been directly commissioned by West Midlands Employers, who in turn have been commissioned by West Midlands ADASS to support aspects of the International Recruitment Programme. As part of this Lester Aldridge are providing a series of webinars on various legal aspects of international recruitment for care providers in the West Midlands.    Please note that the content of the webinars reflects the law at the time they were run. Given the changing nature of immigration law, these responses may not reflect the current legal position, and we would suggest that you take professional advice before acting or refraining from acting on any of the contents of these FAQs.   Lester Aldridge LLP would be pleased to advise you on the application of the principles demonstrated in the FAQs to your specific circumstances but in the absence of such specific advice cannot be responsible or liable to you for the content of the FAQs. Please visit for more information: http://irwestmids.co.uk/hr-legal-services-support/  Read more

In Part Two of the Lester Aldridge webinar series, the focus shifts to new duties under the Employment Rights Bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes employer responsibilities around third-party harassment and practical steps to ensure compliance. The session also addresses frequently asked immigration and sponsorship questions, including TUPE regulations, offering clear legal guidance for employers navigating these changes. This is a pre-recorded webinar, held on 21 August 2025. It is part two of a three-part series. This training was designed for those in management roles, but is available for everyone to view.   Disclaimer Lester Aldridge has been directly commissioned by West Midlands Employers, who in turn have been commissioned by West Midlands ADASS to support aspects of the International Recruitment Programme. As part of this Lester Aldridge are providing a series of webinars on various legal aspects of international recruitment for care providers in the West Midlands.    Please note that the content of the webinars reflects the law at the time they were run. Given the changing nature of immigration law, these responses may not reflect the current legal position, and we would suggest that you take professional advice before acting or refraining from acting on any of the contents of these FAQs.   Lester Aldridge LLP would be pleased to advise you on the application of the principles demonstrated in the FAQs to your specific circumstances but in the absence of such specific advice cannot be responsible or liable to you for the content of the FAQs. Please visit for more information: http://irwestmids.co.uk/hr-legal-services-support/  Read more