Safeguarding People

This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how to can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.

Autism affects approximately 700,000 people according to the National Autistic Society, which means 1 in 100 people will have been diagnosed with a form of autism.

Four times more males are diagnosed, but it can affect anyone, no matter their gender.

There is no cure to this condition, and it is lifelong development condition. However, there are things we can do to help someone with autism still fulfil their life.

Approved by CPD - Duration 30 mins* - £25.00

This course defines behavioural safety and explains the origins of the concept. It covers how it can be implemented in the workplace and some of the potential benefits. It includes analysis of some examples of 'at risk behaviours' and some examples of ways you can measure how well your organisation is doing when it comes to safety. Finally, it touches on some of the key laws regarding health and safety in the workplace and how to ensure positive workforce attitudes.

Approved by IOSH & IIRSM - Duration 45 mins* - £35.00

Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, when visiting members of the public during their working day, or working from home. There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence. This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.

Approved by IOSH & IIRSM - Duration 45 mins* - £35.00

This course starts with an overview of the Government's Prevent strategy, and then looks at some of the reasons people become extremists. It goes on to cover the objectives of the Prevent strategy, how to base your actions on a risk based approach, what to do if you are concerned and much more.

This course is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, adults in need of care and support, either as a paid professional or a volunteer. You and the organisation you work for must take appropriate measures for the protection of adults in your care, while still ensuring they are supported and empowered. This course can bring you one step closer to being able to do this.

Safeguarding is a term that describes the work and processes undertaken to minimise and manage the risks involved to vulnerable children. During this training video you will hear many facts, figures and details surrounding the risk to children, the types of abuse suffered, how to recognise the signs of abuse and key safeguarding legislations put in place to minimise the abuse of children.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what dementia is. It will touch on how dementia affects the brain as well as the types of dementia and how to provide effective support for those with the condition.

Dementia affects approximately 800,000 people in the UK. Dementia can affect any age, but is generally more common in those aged 65 and over.

Approved by CPD - Duration 25 mins* - £25.00

This course will provide you with an understanding of dignity and privacy in the healthcare sector. It will delve into the principles of dignity and privacy in a healthcare setting. Good practice will be discussed in terms of both dignity and privacy, as well as self-care. It also discusses overcoming barries to dignity and privacy and the importance of social inclusion.

Approved by CPD - Duration 50 mins* - £25.00

This course will provide you with an understanding of end of life care and the roles and responsibilites of those giving end of life care.

The course will touch on patterns of dying and the dying process. It also discusses the meaning of palliative care.

Approved by CPD - Duration 30 mins* - £25.00

This course will provide you with an understanding of what epilepsy is and the types of seizures that exist. It will touch on what you should do when you suspect someone is having an epileptic seizure and the treatments involved.

There are 40 different types of siezure. 1 in 5 people will have a seizure in their life time, but these are not always due to epilepsy.

There is no cure for epilepsy, however many treatments and therapies exist which can help someone diagnosed with epilepsy to become siezure free.

Approved by CPD - Duration 30 mins* - £25.00

Learning disabilities, however they are acquired, are lifelong. They are neurological disabilities and as such affect how an individual understands and remembers information, how they learn and communicate. People can be born with learning disabilities or they may acquire them later in life.

There are many differing types of learning difficulty and they can exhibit in many different ways and with many different characteristics. This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities and how they affect people. It will touch on how a person centred approach to care will get the best results and look at how management must perform, and at the needs of the individual. It will also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities and much more.

Approved by CPD - Duration 50 mins* - £25.00

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms. Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed. The course concludes with some advice for people living with or caring for those with ADHD and provides some practical advice for supporting children, teenagers and adults with the condition.

Approved by CPD - Duration 45 mins* - £35.00

We’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean and how do they affect you as an employer or employee?

If you take the words on their own they are actually quite different, equality is the state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities.

Diversity is the state of being different or varied.

However these 2 things should not be seen as opposite to each other, after all people can be different but they still have the same rights. When it comes to places of work there is legislation in place to ensure that we all meet our responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity. One way to make sure we meet these responsibilities is through training.

Approved by CPD - Duration 70 mins* - £35.00

This course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The course will cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’. It also touches on the legislation that is in place relating to the handling and storing of information and the obligations each person has under these laws.

Approved by CPD - Duration 20 mins* - £25.00

Unmanaged conflict within the workplace can be costly in terms of time, money and employee engagement. This course starts by explaining what constitutes conflict and some of the most common causes. It covers the stages of conflict and contains several extensive modules that outline conflict resolution techniques. Finally it explores how effective management of conflict can result in positive outcomes in the workplac

Approved by CPD, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM - Duration 45* minutes - £35.00