Health & Safety, HR and Compliance Training for Care
We provide top-tier training courses in Health & Safety and HR Compliance tailored for both private Care facilities and public NHS Care organisations. Our courses cater to staff at every level within the Care sector. We Do E-Learning courses are endorsed by Skills for Care.
Our Care courses.
CoSHH Training
First Aid at Work Refresher Training
Handling Aggressive Behaviour Training
Essential Health & Safety Training
Infection Prevention & Control Training
Medication Awareness Training in Care
Moving & Handling People Training
Personal Protective Equipment Training (PPE)
Sharps Training
Deprivation of Liberty Protection Safeguards (DoLS)
Understanding Your Role in Care Training (Standard 1 of Care Certificate)
Duty of Care Awareness Training (Standard 3 Care Certificate)
Equality & Diversity in Care Training (Standard 4 Care Certificate)
Person-Centred Care Training (Standard 5 Care Certificate)
Communication in Care Training (Standard 6 Care Certificate)
Privacy & Dignity Training in Care (Standard 7 Care Certificate)
Fluids & Nutrition Training in Care (Standard 8 of Care Certificate)
Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Training in Care (Standard 9 Care Certificate)
Safeguarding Adults Training – Level 2 (Formerly SOVA)
Safeguarding Children Training (Standard 11 Care Certificate)
Basic Life Support in Care Training (Standard 12 of The Care Certificate)
Health and Safety in Care Training (Standard 13 Care Certificate)
Handling Information in Care Training (Standard 14)
Infection Prevention & Control Care Training (Standard 15)
Fire Awareness Training in Care
Personal Development Training in Care (Standard 2)
Dementia Awareness Training For Carers
Your Workplace Legal obligations within Health & Social Care
In the UK, employers in the health and social care sector have specific legal obligations to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of their employees, as well as the individuals they care for. Some key legal obligations include:
1. Health and Safety at Work: Employers must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which requires them to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures to mitigate risks, providing training and supervision, and maintaining safe working environments.
2. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH): Employers must comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) when dealing with hazardous substances in the workplace. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures to prevent exposure to hazardous substances, providing training and information to employees, and ensuring appropriate storage and handling of hazardous materials.
3. Manual Handling: Employers have a legal duty to assess and reduce the risks associated with manual handling activities in the workplace. This includes providing training to employees on safe manual handling techniques, conducting risk assessments for manual handling tasks, and implementing control measures to minimize the risk of injury.
4. Mental Health and Well-being: Employers have a duty of care to support the mental health and well-being of their employees. This includes providing access to mental health support services, promoting a positive work culture that prioritizes well-being, and addressing workplace stressors and psychosocial hazards.
5. Safeguarding: Employers in the health and social care sector have a legal duty to safeguard vulnerable adults and children from abuse and harm. This includes implementing robust safeguarding policies and procedures, providing training to staff on recognizing and reporting safeguarding concerns, and cooperating with relevant agencies and authorities to protect individuals at risk.
6. Regulation and Compliance: Employers must comply with relevant regulations and standards governing the provision of health and social care services, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations in England. This includes meeting minimum standards of care, maintaining accurate records, and undergoing regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
By fulfilling these legal obligations, employers in the health and social care sector can create safe, supportive, and high-quality care environments for both employees and service users.