Reading Materials

Develop your understanding of dementia, its impact on individuals, and how to provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.

Develop an understanding of diabetes, its different types, common symptoms, risk factors, and how to support individuals in managing their condition safely and effectively.

Learn essential first aid skills to respond confidently to common emergencies, provide immediate support, and help keep individuals safe until further medical assistance is available.

Learn essential food hygiene practices to help prevent contamination, reduce the risk of foodborne illness, and ensure food is prepared, stored, and handled safely.

Learn essential food hygiene practices to help prevent contamination, reduce the risk of foodborne illness, and ensure food is prepared, stored, and handled safely.

Learn essential practices to prevent the spread of infection, including effective hand hygiene, use of PPE, safe cleaning procedures, and maintaining a safe environment.

Understand the importance of promoting equality, respecting individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Learn essential practices for preventing and controlling the spread of infections, including effective hygiene, safe working procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for everyone.

Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including how to support individuals’ rights, choices, dignity, and best interests.

Understand the safe use and handling of medicines, including medication procedures, common risks, and the importance of accurate administration, recording, and reporting.

Learn safe practices for using people-moving equipment, including correct procedures, risk awareness, and techniques to protect the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals and carers.

Learn how to recognise, prevent, and respond to abuse, neglect, and harm while promoting the safety, dignity, rights, and wellbeing of adults at risk.

Learn how to recognise, prevent, and respond to signs of abuse, neglect, and harm while promoting the safety, wellbeing, and protection of children.

Understand the key principles of GDPR, including how to handle, protect, and share personal information safely while maintaining confidentiality and respecting individuals’ privacy.