Training

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.

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 2026.

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

Friday 30 January

10.30 am - 12 noon

Who is this session for?

• Residential care home support staff
• Domiciliary/home care workers
• Community staff workers
• Personal Assistants
• Private carers

What is the session about?

• What is MS?
• Symptoms that may impact on wellbeing
• A personal insight into living well with MS
• Symptom management and wellness – what support do people with MS need?
• MS-UK services and how we can support the MS community and their allies
• How care and support workers can support people on their MS journey

Recording will also be sent to you after the event.

Two courses on:

• 4 and 10 February 2026
• 10 am - 2 pm
• £85 pp (discount for block bookings)
• In-person at OxFSN, Didcot

Designed for:

• Professionals working with children or adults with learning disabilities from Health, Social Care and/ or Education
• Students training to work in Health and/ or Social Care
• Learning Disability Support Providers
• Supported Living Staff Teams

To ensure professionals in a wide range of roles, work in a way that enhances relationships with families. Share simple practices that create a shared understanding, good communication and cooperation.

BOB ICB Dietitians are running free half-day training sessions for Care Home staff on managing malnutrition and hydration.

The sessions will be run either F2F or online. 

If attending F2F, one registration form is required for each attendee. If attending virtual session, one form can be provided per home, but please submit staff names at the bottom of the form.

Teas and coffees provided at F2F sessions.

Learning Objectives & Session Outline

1. Understand the causes, signs, and risks of malnutrition and dehydration in care home residents.
2. Learn how to assess residents for malnutrition and dehydration.
3. Develop strategies to manage and prevent malnutrition and dehydration, from our Malnutrition-Management Pathway. Learn how to add over 1000 calories plus protein to a resident’s daily intake through homemade supplements, nutritious snacks and food fortification. 
4. Implement effective hydration and nutritional care plans.

Free half-day training for care home staff

• Delivered between Sep 2025 and Mar 2026
• 1st and 3rd Thursday each month
• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
• Practical Food First strategies to manage and prevent malnutrition
• Hydration tips and tools
• Supporting residents with texture-modified diets
• Managing barriers to eating & drinking
• Hands-on activities, real-life case studies and resources to take away
• Certificate of attendance for CPD

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 BOC 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. 

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. 

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.