Oliver McGowan Tier 2 face to face training (NHSE030226)

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SubjectOliver McGowan training
DescriptionYou must have completed the free e-learning module before attending this course: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/781480. This 1-day tier 2 course is delivered by Unique Training Solutions and is commissioned by Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West and Frimley Integrated Care Boards. The day consists of a half-day session on learning disabilities and a half day session on autism. You need to complete both parts. This training is delivered by an approved Oliver McGowan trainer and co-delivered with an expert with lived experience of learning disabilities and an expert with lived experience of autism. Attendance at this session requires full interaction from learners so that everyone can leave this course with ideas of how to implement and action any knowledge gained. This will support the Oliver McGowan campaign to ensure that every person with a learning disability, and every autistic person, has the right to excellent care and service, wherever they choose to access it.
Additional information

Please arrive early for a prompt 09:30 start. Late arrivals may be asked to leave.

Please read the attachments carefully for information about the course.

You must have completed the free e-learning module before attending this course: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/781480.

If you require any further information contact Katy Kerr on katy.kerr1@nhs.net 

VenueLecture theatre, John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East  View details
Date & timeTuesday 3 February 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerKaty Kerr  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge (£50.00 surcharge for users whose user group is non-nhs dentist)
Aims

LEARNING DISABILITY SESSION:

  • Acknowledge and understand our unconscious biases to avoid diagnostic overshadowing.
  • Learning from the Lives and Deaths review, including co-morbidities
  • STOMP – Stop the overmedication of people with a learning disability campaign.
  • Understand what reasonable adjustments are and how to make them.
  • How and when to use and apply The Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • When to use and how to apply DNACPR
  • Improving communication
  • The importance of the role of hospital passports and annual health checks
  • Self-reflection – What can you do differently

AUTISM SESSION:

  • Why autism is described as an invisible condition.
  • Reflecting on own values and beliefs
  • Recognising potential triggers for anxiety
  • Identifying reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt your practice.
  • Legislation and resources for inclusive enabling services
  • Implementing actions from lessons learnt from Oliver.
  •  Self-reflection – What can you do differently
Learning outcomes

After attending this course, learners will be able to:

  • Give an overview of what a learning disability and autism is.
  • Explain the positive impact of applying legislation into the day to day lives of people with a learning disability or autism.
  • Reflect on own and organisational practice.
  • Action plan for required changes in practice