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Accredited learning disability and autism workforce training across the UK.
ACS-UK provides Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism to support health and social care professionals in developing the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training was developed in response to the preventable death of Oliver McGowan, a young autistic man with a learning disability. The training aims to improve the quality of care and support provided to autistic people and people with learning disabilities by addressing inequalities, improving communication and promoting greater understanding of their individual needs.
The training supports health and social care providers in meeting the requirements of the Health and Care Act 2022, which places a legal duty on CQC-registered providers to ensure their staff receive appropriate training on learning disability and autism.
ACS-UK supports organisations and individual professionals requiring Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, including:
The appropriate training tier depends on an individual’s job role and responsibilities. Part 2 training is designed to involve trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism, alongside appropriately trained facilitators.
Flexible Training Arrangements
ACS-UK offers group training arrangements for organisations, with sessions delivered at suitable venues or employers’ premises, subject to trainer availability and programme requirements.
Funding Opportunity:
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training may be fully funded through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) for eligible adult social care organisations, subject to the scheme’s funding criteria and applicable reimbursement limits.
Our focus is on helping employers develop a workforce that understands the experiences, rights and needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
Book Your Training with ACS-UK
Whether you are arranging training for a small team or a larger workforce, ACS-UK can discuss your requirements and advise on suitable training arrangements, including potential LDSS funding eligibility.