World Mental Health Day, occurring every year on 10th October, is the perfect opportunity to focus on improving mental health for all. This year’s theme is “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”, aiming to create healthier, more supportive work environments. At First Response Training, we value mental health and wellbeing in...

ADHD Awareness Month, held annually in October, provides an opportunity to educate, advocate, and support those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While October is a key time for raising awareness, supporting individuals with ADHD should be a continuous effort. Here’s how you can get involved during ADHD Awareness Month and beyond....

In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering happiness and inclusivity is key to building an engaged and productive team. This is especially relevant as we celebrate both International Happiness at Work Week and National Inclusion Week. Both occasions encourage us to reflect on how we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered...

Youth Mental Health Day (YMHD), observed annually, aims to raise awareness and foster discussion around the mental health challenges young people face. In 2024, the theme is #ControlYourScroll....

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness, challenging the stigma, and addressing the issues surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. With dementia affecting nearly one million people in the UK alone, this month provides a crucial opportunity to show support for those living with the condition, their families, and caregivers....

Methods for staff training have evolved significantly in recent years. Many assume new is always better, and a more digital approach to training certainly offers numerous benefits. However, this also comes with its own set of challenges. Before you make any decisions about how to train your staff, let’s look at both the advantages...

Here’s how the DHSC changes will affect the Care Certificate and how to train your new recruits....

First Response Training is one of the first training providers in the country to offer the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism....

Skills for Care recently published their Statutory and mandatory training guide for adult social care employers. Here’s our brief summary of what employers need to know:...

It’s certainly been a roller-coaster of a year for all of us at First Response Training and everyone across the country! We value the opportunity to work with the many wonderful organisations that we provide training to and we work very hard behind the scenes to continue to enhance our offer for them. To...

In the 14 years since the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced, the care landscape has changed dramatically. The safeguards have therefore been reviewed and the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, which has recently passed through Parliament, will make the changes into law. This free guide sets out what has changed and why, what...

It’s been a wonderful and tremendously busy year here at First Response Training! We’ve been very privileged to work with some fantastic organisations across all sectors during the last 12 months and we’ve been busy working behind the scenes to enhance the services we provide to all of our clients. To give you a...

For many providers in health and social care, achieving the highest possible overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an ambition at the heart of their mission, tied to continuous improvement, evaluation and innovative approaches. But what exactly does it take to be rated outstanding, and how can you effectively prepare your...

Mental health training is becoming increasingly vital for people of all ages working in any industry sector. An effective mental health training programme can improve understanding and awareness of mental health, breakdown barriers, tackle discrimination and empower people to offer help and support when it is needed most. Our guide to mental health training provides...

The statutory duty of candour has been in force in England since 2014. Despite this, there remains little discussion about it within the social care sector and very few information resources are available. We have put together a simple guide to provide social care organisations and care workers with a brief introduction and overview...