ENHANCE: a 6-week specialist programme
Ashfield Training Course ID: 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732
Training Course Type: Specialist
Max 12 Delegates Per Booking for This Training Course
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Designed with six high-impact modules
Week 1:
- Welcome and introduction
- Accountability, delegation, and record keeping
- Infection control and ANTT
- Early recognition of deterioration
- Sepsis awareness
- Clinical observations
Week 2:
- Nutrition, hydration, and dysphagia
- Wound care essentials
Week 3:
- Medication awareness
- Diabetes and insulin
Week 4:
- Catheter care
- Enteral nutrition
- Stoma care
Week 5:
- Common conditions in older people
- Palliative and end of life care
Week 6:
- Venepuncture
- Group reflection
- Celebration
Course Information
Valid for: 3 Years
Type: Specialist Training
Open to: Everybody
Duration: 6 Days
Onsite Training Course
CPD Hours: 36
Participatory Hours: 30
Virtual Training Course
CPD Hours: 36
Participatory Hours: 30
More about our Enhance training course
Week 1
- Introduction to the six-week Clinical Skills Enhance Programme, including discussion of its aims, objectives, and participant expectations.
- Understand the expanded role of the senior carer and their responsibilities within the care team.
- Explain the principles of accountability and appropriate delegation in care practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of accurate and effective record keeping to support holistic care.
- Apply key principles of infection prevention and control in day-to-day practice.
- Recognise early signs of deterioration in residents and understand when to escalate concerns.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of sepsis in a care home setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform basic clinical observations safely and accurately.
- Understand the importance of recording and reporting clinical observations to support timely care decisions.
Week 2
Nutrition and Hydration including MUST
- Understand the roles of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) in food safety and nutrition.
- Apply the Eatwell Guide and recognise how food groups impact health and wellbeing.
- Use the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) to identify and manage malnutrition.
- Understand dysphagia and apply safe food and fluid modification following IDDSI standards.
- Promote good nutrition and hydration, considering cultural and allergy-related needs.
Wound Care Essentials
- Identify types of wounds and distinguish between acute and chronic wounds.
- Recall the phases of wound healing and the importance of thorough assessment.
- Apply key principles of wound management and wound bed preparation using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT).
- Recognise and appropriately select wound dressing products.
- Demonstrate safe practice in performing a simple acute wound dressing
Week 3
- Demonstrate knowledge of legislation that underpins medicine management
- Recognise and differentiate classes and forms of medications
- Distinguish routes of administration
- Discuss the safe practices for the supply, storage, administration and destruction of medication
- Apply the correct procedures for safe administration of medication
- Identify how to monitor for side effects and reactions
- Explain the appropriate actions to take in the event of a medication error
- Describe Diabetes Mellitus
- Distinguish the different types of Treatments that are available for Diabetes Mellitus
- Describe the importance of Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Identify the different types of Insulin that are available
- Recall the equipment required for the administration of Insulin
- Explain the procedure for administration of Insulin
- Recognise the Side Effects and contra-indications of Insulin
- Discuss how to support individuals with their Diabetes & Insulin management
Week 4
- Identify what a Urinary Catheter is, and the different types available
- List the reasons why a Urinary Catheter may be required
- Describe the Anatomy and Physiology associated with the Urinary Tract
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Urinary Catheterisation
- List the various applications that are available for Urinary Catheters
- State the appropriate infection control measures required when delivering good catheter care
- Analyse problems that may be faced by a person who has a urinary catheter and how they may be rectified by yourself or a member of the Health and Social Care Team
- Appropriate documentation and record keeping for catheter care
- Define enteral nutrition and its overall management principles
- Identify different types of enteral tube, their indications, and contraindications
- Discuss the safe procedures for nutrition and medication administration via enteral tubes
- Demonstrate effective care, maintenance and troubleshooting of enteral tubes including recognizing complications
- Identify types of stoma and explain why stomas are formed and their normal function
- Recognise common stoma abnormalities and understand general dietary requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of products and equipment used in effective stoma care
Week 5
Common Conditions in Older People
- Explore the key physiological and psychological changes that occur as people grow older.
- Develop an informed awareness of the chronic diseases most commonly affecting older adults.
- Recognise and understand the conditions most frequently associated with ageing.
- Identify ways to support and promote health, wellbeing, and quality of life in later years.
- Gain insight into mental health needs and challenges in older people.
- Understand why falls risk increases with age and how to help reduce that risk
Palliative and End of Life Care
- Understand the principles of palliative care and how it supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Recognise when someone is entering end-of-life care and understand the key differences between palliative and end-of-life care.
- Identify common symptoms and needs in the final stages of life, including pain, breathlessness, and reduced appetite.
- Use clear and compassionate communication when discussing wishes, preferences, and ReSPECT decisions.
- Provide person-centred physical, emotional, and spiritual care in the last months, weeks, and days of life
- Understand the impact of grief and bereavement on families, colleagues and self
Week 6
- Explain professional accountability and legal responsibilities when undertaking venepuncture
- Discuss the principles of informed consent and capacity in relation to venepuncture
- Demonstrate awareness of infection prevention and control principles, including Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT), safe sharps handling, and health and safety measures
- Outline the anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the arm, with reference to vein selection
- Select and prepare appropriate equipment and sample bottles for venepuncture
- List common problems and complications associated with venepuncture and describe steps to address them safely
- Demonstrate preparation, support, and clear communication with individuals to promote comfort and safety
- Apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated environment to develop safe venepuncture technique
For Learners
Yes. Upon successful completion you’ll receive a digital certificate of attendance, meeting regulatory and professional-body requirements.
Most of our certificates are valid for 12 months or 36 months unless otherwise stated. You’ll be contacted by us via email when your certificate is due for renewal.
Please contact us and your employer (where applicable) as soon as possible, and we will work with you in sourcing the next available date.
All of our Educators are subject-matter experts from health and social care backgrounds. Each holds recognised teaching qualifications and up-to-date sector experience. You can find out more about our clinical team on our Meet the Team page.
All materials are supplied to you via email, including an electronic copy of your delegate booklet which we encourage you to print and bring along on the day.
Yes. Our training is practical and engaging, with case studies, discussion, and simulated competency exercises.
Certificates are normally issued the next working day following course completion.
We understand that there can be traffic and other issues when you are attending courses. In the main, we allow a period of 15 minutes for lateness. After the 15 minute time is up it will depend on the individual tutor. They will take into consideration how much of the content of the course you have missed and whether this will have an impact on the desired learning. After 15 minutes you may be asked NOT to join the course.
For Employers and Those Booking Training
Yes, and it’s one of our biggest strengths. Our experienced Educators can come directly to your premises to deliver training on-site, allowing your staff to learn together in a familiar environment. This approach reduces travel time, minimises rota disruption, and enables us to tailor the content to your service.
For teams spread across multiple sites, we also offer live virtual training, ideal for remote access anywhere in the UK, and public venue sessions for those who prefer to attend off-site. Whatever your setup, we make it easy for your staff to access high-quality, evidence-based training in the way that suits them best.
We recommend booking on-site training at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. Our live booking system allows us to confirm availability instantly, so you’ll know right away which dates are open. If you have an urgent request, we can often accommodate it thanks to our flexible scheduling and nationwide Educator network.
Whilst there is no minimum delegate number, most on-site courses run with 4–12 delegates. For larger teams, multiple sessions can be arranged on consecutive days.
Absolutely. We see ourselves as an extension of your training team, working with you to ensure every course reflects your organisation’s policies, procedures, and culture. Our Educators adapt examples and scenarios to your care setting, whether that’s residential, dementia, or complex care. This collaborative approach means your staff receive relevant, practical learning that fits seamlessly into your daily practice. Just send us over your procedures and policies to incorporate.
We match Educators based on professional background and clinical expertise to ensure the best fit for your team. Prefer a specific Educator? Just ask, and we’ll accommodate where possible.
We specialise in Health and Social Care, but our training portfolio also supports a wide range of regulated and non-regulated sectors including education, housing, community care, and corporate services.
Our core programmes include essential compliance and workplace safety courses such as Fire Safety, Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and First Aid at Work. We also deliver advanced and clinical subjects tailored to specific service types, from residential and dementia care to supported living and nursing environments.
Whether you’re a care home, domiciliary service, or multi-site organisation, our flexible training options can be adapted to your workforce and setting.
Attendance records are issued with certificates. Assessment outcomes (where applicable), and delegate feedback summaries can be provided upon request.
Yes, and we often do. Our coordination team manages regional scheduling, Educator allocation, and centralised reporting for multi-site organisations. Speak to our team for more information.
Invoices are issued on the day of your course and are payable within 30 days.
We offer a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of booking, during which you may cancel or change your on-site course without charge. Please submit your request in writing to cancel@ashfieldservices.co.uk
If the booking is confirmed and a course date is agreed within 14 days of booking, the cooling-off period no longer applies.
Beyond the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation fees are applied in line with our full Terms & Conditions, which can be found on our website.
For postponements, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate changes. Full policy details are in our Terms & Conditions.
A quiet room with adequate space, seating, power supply and access to hand-washing facilities, that apply to health and safety regulations. Some clinical courses require additional equipment, but full details will be sent upon booking.
We provide feedback and can arrange follow-up assessment or refresher sessions as needed.
We can offer flexible pricing for multi-course or group bookings to help you maximise value and streamline your staff training. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
All courses have a knowledge assessment. There are two reasons for this. The knowledge assessment is required as part of the competency requirements. Secondly, the aim is to assess the amount of earning that has taken place during the course and the guide you to further training if necessary.
Competencies have two components: the Knowledge Units and the Performance Criteria. Your knowledge units are evidenced by your certificate of attendance and your knowledge assessment. Your performance criteria is evidenced in two ways, according to the course you are undertaking. Firstly, there will be a simulated competence which you will undertake during the course and, secondly, you will return to your workplace to have supervised practice on live people a number of time before you can practice unsupervised. Some courses require self-assessment but you will still have simulated practice during the course. Some course do not require competences. These are usually ‘Awareness’ courses.
Each course is dependant on the length of the session. As a “rule of thumb” our Half Day courses are equivalent to 3 CPD Hours and 2 Participatory Hours and our Full Day courses are equivalent to 6 CPD Hours and 5 Participatory Hours.
Due Diligence and Quality Assurance
We are not formally accredited by a single awarding body. However, all of our courses are rigorously reviewed to ensure they meet or exceed current sector standards and regulatory expectations. Each course undergoes a structured review every six months, including peer and design review by experienced industry professionals with in-depth health and social care expertise.
This continuous evaluation process ensures that our training remains accurate, relevant, and fully aligned with CQC requirements, Skills for Care frameworks, and other recognised best-practice standards.
Yes. We hold full public-liability and professional-indemnity insurance; evidence is available upon request
Ashfield Services has been a trusted training partner in the health and social care sector for over a decade. With a portfolio of more than 180 courses, our Educators bring over 150 years of combined experience as clinicians, educators, and sector specialists.
Our team includes award-winning professionals, published researchers, and national advisors who ensure every course reflects real-world practice and current regulatory standards. Client feedback consistently highlights the quality, relevance, and reliability of our training; many describe us as an extension of their own training team.
Courses are continuously reviewed against regulatory updates, delegate feedback and Educator audits to maintain high standards.
Yes. We operate comprehensive safeguarding and safer-recruitment policies, and all Educators hold enhanced DBS checks.
Yes. Client references and case studies can be supplied to support your procurement due-diligence process.
We comply fully with UK GDPR requirements and maintain secure data handling across all booking and assessment systems. Further information can be found within our Privacy Policy, which you can access via our website.
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