This is an in person live event

Location: Kelvin House, RTC Business Park, London Road, DE24 8UP

Date: Monday 29th June 2026

Time: 09:00 - 16:30

This live event is available to registered users only

Aim:

The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme is for all health and social care staff who work directly in providing care for people with a learning disability and autistic people. This is mandatory for all clinical patient facing staff and recommended for any non-clinical staff working with patients providing care navigation, support or signposting. For guidance on which staff should do which Tier, visit our website.

The course includes a pre-requisite e-lfh module(Tier 1), pre-reading and an in person full-day or 2 half day interactive sessions co-delivered with Experts by Experience. The session focuses on communication, reasonable adjustments, managing risk and person-centred care.

The aim of the programme is to enhance and improve staff confidence, reduce health inequalities, improve health outcomes and ensure consistent, high-quality care across the health and social care system.

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a CQC requirement for LD and Autism training

Learning Outcomes:

The training will enable learners to:

Understand the lives and experiences of people with a learning disability and recognise their strengths and contributions

Explore factors which impact on the quality of care and support of people with a learning disability

Understand the key findings from the Learning from Lives and Deaths reviews (LeDeR)

Know what reasonable adjustments are and how to make them

Understand why autism is described as an invisible condition

Reflect on your own values and beliefs

Recognise potential differences, strengths and challenges for autistic people

Identify potential triggers for anxiety

Identify reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt your practice

Be familiar with legislation and resources for inclusive enabling services

Cost: 

Cost: £50.00 per person

(This course date is exclusively ONLY open to Derbyshire general practice staff)

1 week before the course your practice will be sent an invoice.

​Support: 

If you require any support, we are always listening.

Email: ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net

Phone: 07883 328933​

Cancellation Policy: 

Please click here to find our full Cancellation Policy. 

You must have line manager approval before booking. As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Paid Course