This practical and theoretical half-day CPD course updates learners on the latest legislation and techniques to withdraw blood for sampling. Please note that this course is not designed for staff who are brand new to venepuncture and Abuka, as part of the course materials, recommend the use of observed competencies following the training.

This tracheostomy care course introduces delegates to the reasons for tracheostomies and their care management. The course aims to ensure nurses and carers have the knowledge and skills to provide top quality, safe and effective care of the tracheostomy and equipment, using a special mannequin and general equipment. Where required, the course can be tailored to include a client’s own equipment, policies and procedures.

Pressure ulcers remain a large problem in health and social care settings, with the NHS spending an estimated £600 million per year on pressure ulcer treatments. The development of pressure ulcers could be classified as neglect under safeguarding systems because, with awareness and training, good moving and handling techniques and effective skin care, they are straightforward to prevent.

This course reinforces to learners the importance of avoiding this painful problem, recognising pressure areas and how to prevent ulcers.

This three day, certificated course is the Government’s ‘Skills for Care’ determined requirement for those who are new to care, or established carers who need to formalise and certificate their care experience. Covering all the Core Standards of the full Care Certificate, our training team will work with you to ensure that the training reflects the ethos, client group and policies and procedures of your organisation. 

Senior staff in care settings need to be able to build rapport and respect with other care staff, and provide leadership, in order that an effective, person-centred support service is provided. This half-day CPD course for senior carers explores how staff can become effective leaders in order that the service can reach its full organisational potential.

This course is ideal for those who may be new to dealing with substance misuse, but equally it is an ideal refresher for those already providing support in this field. The session looks at the legalities and some of the psychology of drug misuse. it also looks at the more practical elements including what some common street drugs look like, and what can be used to make drug paraphernalia.

The Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act came into force in April 2016. It is a substantial piece of primary legislation enacted by the Welsh Assembly and will potentially have a profound impact on the provision of social care in Wales.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to infection, damaging its own organs and tissues. Delivered by a highly experienced clinician, this half-day CPD Certified training introduces staff to the condition, its causes, signs and treatments.

This course has been devised for those who work with young people under the age of 18. It covers the fundamentals of safeguarding for anyone who comes into contact with vulnerable children through their work in health, social care and education. Our training team can work with your organisation to ensure that your own policies and procedures are incorporated into the training.

This course has been devised for those who work with adults who may be classed as at risk within health, social care or education settings. Our training team can work with your organisation to ensure that your own policies and procedures are incorporated into the safeguarding adults training.