Webinar

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 1 (Webinar)

One-hour online interactive awareness session for non-patient facing staff on learning disability and autism.

Upcoming Courses

Webinar – Online

December 23, 2025, 9:30 am

Course Details

Course Code: C101
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Webinar

Pre-Requisites

Completion of the Oliver McGowan e-learning module.

Access to Microsoft Teams or another supported online platform.

Course Description

This one-hour webinar is the live component of the Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Mandatory Training. After completing the e-learning, participants join an online session co-delivered by a trainer and experts with lived experience. The session introduces key awareness of autism and learning disability, communication differences, reasonable adjustments and how non-clinical staff can support an inclusive environment. The webinar is designed for staff who do not provide direct hands-on care but still interact with service users or influence their experience.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of learning disability and autism.

Recognise how communication and interaction may differ.

Identify simple reasonable adjustments in non-clinical roles.

Increase awareness of lived experiences and barriers people may face.

Reflect on personal attitudes and workplace culture.

Course Topics

Learning Disability Basics

Essential awareness of what learning disabilities are and how they affect individuals.

Autism Awareness

An introduction to autism and how autistic people may experience the world.

Communication Differences

How to communicate clearly and respectfully in varied contexts.

Reasonable Adjustments

Simple adjustments non-clinical staff can help put in place.

Lived-Experience Insights

Personal stories from autistic people or individuals with learning disabilities.

Who should attend

Non-patient-facing health and social care staff.

Administrative, reception, clerical and support roles.

Staff needing Tier 1 training to meet statutory requirements.

Mode of delivery

One-hour live online webinar via Microsoft Teams.

Led by a facilitator and experts with lived experience.

Includes discussion, Q&A and reflective activities.