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 2027.

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

Wednesday 03 June

13 noon - 1 pm

Online event

Learn what the questions are really asking, what the evidence is, and how to meet the requirements without needing specialist IT knowledge.

What the workshop will cover (Mandatory only):

• People, Devices & Access
• Keeping Devices and Systems Safe
• Backing Up Important Information
• Basic Network and Security Controls

and more

What you’ll take away

A clear understanding of what is mandatory — and what isn’t

Confidence to complete or renew the DSPT IT systems and devices sections

Practical, realistic examples that work in care homes, home care and VCSE services

Reassurance that meeting DSPT requirements does not have to be technical or expensive

This workshop is built around real adult social care settings. You do not need an IT background.

It's suitable for......

• Registered Managers
• Care business owners
• Practice and service managers
• DSPT, data protection or digital leads

We'll include real examples from adult social care settings, and we'll make time for all 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.

Wednesday 10 June

12 noon - 1pm

Online event

Supporting adult social care providers - looking more closely at three areas that frequently cause questions or delays- DSPT Submission:

In this final DSPT Prep Workshop, we'll concentrate on;

• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Information Asset Register (IAR) / Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Alongside this, there will be plenty of time for providers to ask questions about DSPT answers, evidence, and next steps.

This session is supportive, practical and non‑technical.

What you’ll gain

• A clearer understanding of the three key DSPT documents
• Confidence that your approach is proportionate and appropriate for adult social care
• Reassurance about common grey areas
• Practical guidance to help you move towards publishing or updating your DSPT

Who this session is for:

• Adult social care providers who have attended earlier DSPT workshops
• Registered Managers and service leads
• DSPT, IG or data protection leads
• Providers who are nearly finished but need clarity or reassurance

Format

This is a Live online workshop consisting of short, focused discussions on BCP, IAR/ROPA and BYOD with an Extended Q&A session. It will be a Supportive, non-judgmental environment.

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.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

11 am - 12 noon

Infection Prevention and Control Champions Training Session - Social Care

Thursday 6 August 2026

2 - 4 pm

Infection Prevention and Control Champions Foundation Annual Training Session - Social Care

Thursday 15 September

2 - 3 pm

Infection Prevention and Control Champions Training Session - Social Care

Thursday 5 November

11 am - 12 noon

Infection Prevention and Control Champions Training Session - Social Care

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.