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

Date:

  • 25/09/2026, 13:00–15:00


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

Date:

  • 25/09/2026, 10:00–12:00

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