It's a legal requirement for every registered Health & Social Care provider in England. Emma helps you plan your delivery, access the funding, and get your whole workforce compliant — without the headache.
LDSS funding is now available to cover the cost. Speak to Emma before your budget is allocated.
A legal requirement for every CQC-registered provider. Emma helps you plan, fund and deliver it — completely free to you.
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training exists because of real failures in care. Oliver was a young man with a learning disability and autism who died after being given medication against his will. His story led to a change in the law — and a requirement that every health and social care worker in England receives specific training on how to support people like him.
It's not just a compliance tick-box. It's about your team understanding how to provide genuinely safe, appropriate, person-centred care. Emma takes that seriously — and she'll make sure your workforce does too.
Funding is available for externally procured training through LDSS. Emma will confirm your eligibility and handle the process.
Check your eligibilityEvery member of your team needs one or both tiers depending on their role. Emma will assess your workforce, build a delivery plan, and make sure every member of staff is covered.
For all staff who may encounter people with a learning disability or autism — regardless of their role. Completed online, self-paced, and accessible to your entire workforce.
For staff who provide hands-on care to people with a learning disability or who are autistic. Delivered in person alongside an Expert by Experience co-trainer — making it uniquely impactful.
If your organisation has been delivering Oliver McGowan training since April 2026, you may be eligible to retrospectively claim LDSS funding for that activity. Speak to Emma — it could be a significant boost to your current training budget.
From understanding your obligations to getting your team trained and your funding claimed — Emma manages the whole process at no cost to your organisation.
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a government-mandated programme for all health and social care staff in England. It equips staff to provide safe, appropriate care for people with a learning disability and autistic people. It is named in memory of Oliver McGowan, whose death highlighted failures in care.
Yes. All CQC-registered Health & Social Care providers in England are required to ensure their staff complete the appropriate tier. It is not optional, and CQC inspectors will look for evidence of compliance.
Yes — Skills for Care has confirmed that Oliver McGowan training is eligible for LDSS funding for externally procured training. Emma can confirm your eligibility and the funding available to your organisation.
Possibly, yes. If your organisation has been delivering Oliver McGowan training since April 2026, you may be eligible to retrospectively claim LDSS funding. Speak to Emma as soon as possible to explore this.
Nothing. Emma's consultancy is completely free and no-obligation. She makes her work pay through the training relationships she facilitates — you get expert support at zero cost to your organisation.
LDSS funding for Oliver McGowan training is available now for the 2026–27 scheme year. Speak to Emma today and she'll have a plan in place before your budget is allocated elsewhere.
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