Training and Development

Services List

Stoke-on-Trent College

Free Level 2 health and social care courses for eligible adult learners, delivered flexibly online through Stoke‑on‑Trent College.

Training Plan

An annual programme of fully funded training for Staffordshire care providers, offering a wide range of courses to support workforce development and quality care.

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

Information about the new accredited Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate and how employers can claim funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme.

Catheter Care and Bowel Care Training

Specialist catheter and bowel care training for nursing and care staff, offered via face‑to‑face and Teams sessions with competency updates and practical demonstrations.

Oliver McGowan Training

Information on accessing Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, delivered by approved trainers through the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS.

Level 2 Distant Learning Courses

Information on flexible, free Level 2 distance‑learning courses offered online through Stoke‑on‑Trent College and Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

Vivup Employee Benefits

Access a range of Vivup benefits offering financial, lifestyle, and wellbeing support for social care staff, including discounts and money‑management resources.

Staff Psychological Wellbeing Hub

Free, confidential psychological wellbeing support and workshops for all health and social care staff in Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent.

Palliative and End of Life care training

Free virtual training sessions on palliative and end‑of‑life care for registered and non‑registered staff, covering holistic care, planning, communication, and clinical skills.

The Social Care Academy

A central learning hub offering training, career development, and wellbeing resources for the adult social care workforce across Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent.