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5 Signs it’s Time to Upgrade Your Company’s E-Learning Software
May 23, 2019

Here are a few signs it’s time to put your current learning management system out to pasture.

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Altura Learning Safeguarding: Adults at Risk Online Care Course
Safeguarding: Adults at Risks
April 15, 2019

It’s estimated that 1 in 6 older people will be the victim of elder abuse and that figure is predicted to rise as the proportion of older people increases. Abuse may be perpetrated by family, friends or carers and can cause substantial physical and psychological harm to the older person.

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Media Training for NCF Rising Stars
February 20, 2019

The NCF Rising Stars Programme is a unique opportunity for Registered Managers in NCF member organisations to develop leadership skills through an annual programme of mentoring and activities.

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Take a minute to read the beautiful poem ‘Alone’ from a former Care Worker
February 8, 2019

The poem ‘Alone’ was written by Chris Woodward, a former care worker who was inspired after working closely with many dementia patients over the years.

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Altura Learning H&S: Risk Management Online Care Course
H&S: Risk Management
February 6, 2019

Our course H&S: Risk Management will empower staff to take an active role in assessing and managing risk as well as bringing greater awareness around health and safety in the workplace.

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Altura Learning Dementia: Understanding Behaviors Online Care Course
Dementia: Understanding Behaviours
January 30, 2019

Dementia: Understanding the Condition, this is a Developing Course on the Altura Learning Pathway so it is perfect for anyone who works in home care and is supporting a person with dementia who wishes to have a more in-depth understanding of behaviours.

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Altura Learning Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Online Care Course
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
January 16, 2019

Our new course Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards explains when a deprivation of liberty may apply and when the Safeguards would be relevant.

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Altura Learning Epilepsy: Understanding the Condition Online Care Course
Epilepsy: Understanding the Condition
December 7, 2018

Epilepsy: Understanding the Condition is a developing course on the Altura Learning Pathway so it is appropriate for care workers and nurses.

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Altura Learning Maintaining Professional Roles and Boundaries Online Course
Maintaining Professional Roles and Boundaries
November 27, 2018

Part of the Altura Learning’s Dynamic Series, Maintaining Professional Roles and Boundaries, takes us through a variety of case studies where staff have to make decisions if they are crossing a professional boundary and how they will manage the situation.

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Altura Learning Medication Management: Polypharmacy Online Care Course
Top tips for Preparing for an Inspection in the UK
November 12, 2018

Here are some handy ‘top tips’ for preparing for an inspection, helping you and your teams take out the pressure of preparing for an inspection.

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Altura Learning Medication Management: Polypharmacy Online Care Course
Medication Management: Polypharmacy
November 5, 2018

In our new course Medication Management: Polypharmacy, we explore what polypharmacy is and the impact it could have on a resident.

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CDC Series Episode 5: Unique Villages for Later Life
November 1, 2018

Reflections on a CDC Workforce: 7 UK Care Provider CEOs discuss their Workforce observations and learning through hindsight.

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