Support Worker Development Programme

As part of the NHS Support Worker Development Programme, the following online courses are available to all Health and Social Care Support Workers across the Mid Wales region, covering some essential subjects for personal care and supporting workforce development.


Skin Integrity

Overview:

  • What is skin integrity
  • Why is it important – the risks and benefits
  • Factors that affect skin integrity
  • How to maintain skin integrity
  • HCSW’s role and responsibilities

Dates:

  • 24/07/2026, 10:00–12:00
  • 25/09/2026, 13:00–15:00


Health Care Support Worker Code of Conduct

Overview:

  • The definition of a HCSW
  • What is the Code of Conduct and its purpose
  • What does it mean for HCSW’s, management and the public
  • Understanding the importance of adhering to the code
  • What are the 7 themes and how these should be incorporated into our roles

Dates:

  • 24/07/2026, 13:00–14:30
  • 21/08/2026, 10:00–11:30


NEWS2 and Sepsis

Overview:

  • What is Sepsis
  • What are the symptoms of Sepsis
  • What is NEWS2 and what is it used for
  • The differences from the original NEWS
  • How to use NEWS2 correctly
  • Escalation Procedures
  • HCSW’s role and responsibilities

Dates:

  • 21/08/2026, 13:00–15:00
  • 25/09/2026, 10:00–12:00

 To book your place on any of the courses, please complete the Support Worker Development booking form.