- Required for CQC-registered health and social care providers since 1 July 2022.
- Tier 1: general awareness. Tier 2: for staff who may provide care and support.
- A Code of Practice sets the standards for content and delivery.
- Visual supports are a simple way to put training into practice.
What is the requirement?
The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement for CQC-registered providers to ensure their staff receive training on learning disability and autism, appropriate to their role.2 The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government's preferred and recommended training for this.1
What are Tier 1 and Tier 2?
| Tier | Who it's for |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Staff who need general awareness of the support autistic people or people with a learning disability may need |
| Tier 2 | Staff who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability |
What does the Code of Practice do?
The Code of Practice sets out the standards training should meet, in content and delivery, and supports providers to meet the legal requirement. CQC uses it when assessing whether providers have met the requirement.2
How can services go further for autistic children?
Try
- Visual appointment schedules: what will happen, in order
- Quiet waiting options
- Asking families what helps before the visit
- Clear, short language and extra time
Skip
- Surprises during procedures
- Crowded, noisy waiting areas without alternatives
What can we do next?
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