Training

All OACP Members can gain FREE Membership of IHSCM giving access to accredited leadership training, plus outstanding, forward-thinking resources and practical guidance for health and social care leaders & managers, to support them in their role.

• Management development
• Short courses
• Special interest groups
• Power Hour special focus
• Wellbeing and Reilience

Oxfordshire County Council part-fund training provided by Flourish through their Click eLearning platform, which streamlines access to excellent, free online training and information for those in our social care workforce.

This offer is extended until 31 March 2027.

Click can be accessed for £1 per learner, per month, plus VAT, specifically for the Adult Social Care online course bundle.

Do you deliver in-person training to care settings?

We are looking specifically at train the trainer models for:

• moving and handling of people
• fire safety
• dementia
• verification of death
• administration of medicines

If so, would you like to join our emerging training framework?

We offer free advertising to you if you provide good-quality, cost-effective training in Oxfordshire.

Tuesday 3 November

12:30 pm  - 1:00 pm

Online event

Join us for a clear, accessible and useful presentation on the Data Security & Protection Toolkit. Practical steps to clarity & confidence

This session breaks down the essentials of the DSPT into straightforward, practical guidance that care providers can act on immediately.

You’ll get a calm, jargon‑free walkthrough of what the DSPT is, why it matters, and the key responsibilities staff need to understand. We’ll demystify areas that often feel confusing and share simple steps to help you prepare for publication with confidence.

Perfect for anyone who wants the DSPT outlined clearly, without overwhelm — and wants to feel more assured, more informed, and more ready to complete their submission.

"This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector."

Thursday 5 November

11 am - 12 noon

Infection Prevention and Control Champions Training Session - Social Care

Tuesday 10 November

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Online event

Join us for an insightful and cautionary look at Cyber Security Attacks specific to Social Care. An essential Webinar for Care Providers.

Would you and your Team know how to spot a cyber threat?

• This essential Webinar will outline how and why Social Care settings can be targeted.
• The preventative measures you can and must have in place.
• Cyber security myths vs. reality.
• Your and your staff members' responsibilities for management and reporting.

Knowledge is power! This expertly led, accessible Webinar will help you confidently build Team Awareness, Reduce Risk and Devise the right protocols to keep your Team and Clients safe.

"This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector."

Tuesday 17 November

11 am - 12 pm

Online event

Do you know what Data your Organisation holds and how it's stored and accessed? Do you manage who, what, and how data is accessed & shared?

An essential Webinar explaining your responsibilities for managing data and information in your care setting.

Join us to find out how -

• To avoid common data Management Mistakes.
• To set up protective protocols around access & sharing.
• To ensure your staff training covers data protection and consent issues.
• What you need to keep and for how long.
• How to store both physical and digital data and how to dispose of obsolete information.

This will be a relaxed, informative and friendly presentation with time for your questions.

"This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector."

If you are planning to provide additional development opportunities for leaders within your organisation, you may be able to claim these costs back through the LDSS, provided your organisation remains fully compliant with the ASC WDS requirements.

Training programme pricing for 2026–2027 is as follows:

• Lead to Succeed and Well Led programmes: £400 + VAT per place
• Leading Change, Improving Care (LCIC) programme: £425 + VAT per place

Various dates

Special offers available

Oxford Centre for Education and Research in Palliative Care in partnership with Sobell House and Katharine House Hospice are holding a number of courses supporting end of life care.

A range of training sessions across multiple dates aimed at CHC knowledge delivered by Thames Valley ICB, including:

• Checklist referral training
• Introduction to NHS Continuing Healthcare
• Fast track training for healthcare professionals

CHC referrals will not be accepted unless they are sent by a trained peron within the care home setting. A letter was sent to care homes between June and Sept 2024 to alert care homes. 

Oxfordshire's Local Skills and Improvement Plan has brought together courses offered to support leadership and management development within adult social care. Partner delivery includes:

• Activate Learning
• IHSCM
• Oxford College of Management
• Skills for Care

The resource is in the form of an .xls with links to varous courses.

The LDSS was launched in September 2024 by DHSC. LDSS supports the non-regulated ASC workforce to advance their careers, develop new skills and specialisms and gain recognition for their existing expertise. Eligible ASC employers can claim towards costs they have incurred when putting their staff on certain courses and qualifications.

The overall funding pot is limited with currently 2 separate, ring-fenced funds:

• Oliver’s Training
• all other eligible course claims

To make any claim, a care provider needs to be onboarded by the NHS Business Services Authority.

OCDS is now part of Oxford Health. They offer training and support for dental care for residents and clients supported by adult social care providers. 

This elearning pltaform is available to both health and social care workforce

The elearning programmes are developed in partnership with the NHS, 3rd sector and professional bodies and can be accessed for free, 24/7.

A series of 12 training resources (videos, forms and briefings)  specifically designed for care home staff and other care settings.

Includes:

• pressure sores
• dementia
• frailty
• stroke
• deterioration

Statutory and mandatory knowledge and skills in a variety of topic areas based on a review of legislation, guidelines, statutory guidance, standards and recommendations.

Further opportunities available through the site menu.