The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a standardised package that is delivered by trained and approved trainers.
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The consistent content and delivery means it is transferable between employers. It is the government’s preferred and recommended training and is recognised by national bodies advising on standards for the health and care sector.

The training is divided into part 1 and part 2, with different requirements for different job roles:

Part 1
Part 2
Part 1 - E-learning
All attendees must first complete the e-learning portion of the training to complete Part 1. This can be accessed on the E-learning for Healthcare website, and should take about 90 minutes to complete.
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Please be aware that the e-learning content is highly emotive as it deals with the circumstances surrounding Oliver's death.
Part 2 - Tier 1 or Tier 2
After completing the e-Learning, you must then complete either the Tier 1 Webinar or the Tier 2 Face to Face Training.
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The guidance states that organisations can decide which Tier is most appropriate for their staff members, but everyone must receive a level that is appropriate to their role.
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If you are unsure which training you require, please refer to the decision process below:
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As some examples - dentists, nurses, physios, receptionists, and managers would all need Tier 2 training, even if they do not work in a specialist service and even if they do not currently have any patients with a learning disability or autistic patients.
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You must be able to meet the needs of anyone using your service, and autistic people or people with a learning disability have the right to access all of the same services as anyone else.

Training Requirements - The Health and Care Act and CQC Regulations
As of July 2022, all registered health and social care providers are now required to provide training for their staff in learning disability and autism, including how to interact appropriately with autistic people and people who have a learning disability.
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To learn more about the Health and Social Care Act, you can follow the link below:
This is now a requirement of all providers across all settings, regardless of whether you are a specialist service for autistic people or people with a learning disability.
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To meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and to be compliant with these new regulations, all providers have a responsibility to:
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​ 1. Ensure all staff receive training in how to interact appropriately with people with a learning disability and autistic people, at a level appropriate to their role
​ 2. Ensure all staff receive appropriate supervision in their role to ensure they demonstrate and maintain competence in understanding the needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people, including knowing how to support them in the best way
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It is essential that you are mindful of these regulations when reviewing induction, training and supervision plans for all staff.
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