{"id":557,"date":"2026-10-02T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:25:37","slug":"education-and-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Education and Lothian Care Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider--current-slide-1 has-arrows-inside has-dots-none mixedmedia gowide\" data-labels=\"[&quot;Slide 1&quot;,&quot;Slide 2&quot;]\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-duration=\"3000ms\" data-delay=\"100ms\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider__slides-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider__content\" data-slide-autoplay=\"true\" data-slide-pause-on-hover=\"true\" data-slide-autoplay-speed=\"5000\" data-slide-speed=\"1000\" data-infinite=\"true\">\n<div style=\"min-height:422px\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide__content-wrapper slide-1\"><div style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:3px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;min-height:422px;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide__content\">\n<div style=\"max-width:2000px\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content\"><figure class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1212\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920.jpg\" alt=\"handing holding a crystal ball\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__image wp-image-8397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/adult-education-3812693_1920-1490x1140.jpg 1490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__media-overlay\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group slidebox\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"education-directory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>See below for all the Learning and Development opportunities that are available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Click on the subject icon or title to find out more<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"min-height:422px\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide__content-wrapper slide-2\"><div style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:3px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;min-height:422px;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide__content\">\n<div style=\"max-width:2000px\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content\"><figure class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"NHS staff around a meeting table\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__image wp-image-11242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Picture2.jpg 602w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Picture2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__media-overlay\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-media-text-slider-slide-content__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group slidebox\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late Availability Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the box below for last minute availability for learning opportunities over the coming weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/late-availability\/\">LAte Availability<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"learning-and-development-opportunities-are-available-for-all-health-and-social-care-workers-including-people-who-work-in\">Learning and Development Opportunities are available for all Health and Social Care Workers, including  people who work in:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\" id=\"care-at-home-and-care-home\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><em><strong>Care at Home and Care Home<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"services-within-lothian-health-and-social-care-partnerships\">services within Lothian Health and Social Care Partnerships.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On this page you will find information and links regarding:<\/strong> (click on any title to be taken direct to section)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-education-directory\"><a href=\"#education-directory\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#education-directory\">Education available through the Education Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-sign-up-email\"><a href=\"#sign-up-email\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#sign-up-email\">Sign up for education alerts direct to your mailbox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-assessment-comps\"><a href=\"#assessment-comps\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#assessment-comps\">Assessment of Competency<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#teams-providing-education\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#teams-providing-education\">Teams which provide education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#A-Z-Care-Services\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#A-Z-Care-Services\">A-Z Care Home Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"education-directory\">A-Z: Education Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Click on the titles below to discover more information on opportunities available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/sensory-impairment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-52.png\" alt=\"icon of a human ear\" class=\"wp-image-8298\" style=\"width:115px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/sensory-impairment\/\">Audiology &#8211; Sensory Impairment eLearning<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/bladder-and-bowel-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-53.png\" alt=\"icon of toilet roll\" class=\"wp-image-8299\" style=\"width:112px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/bladder-and-bowel-training\/\">Bladder &amp; Bowel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/catheterisation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-6.png\" alt=\"Untitled design (6)\" class=\"wp-image-10988\" style=\"width:94px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-6.png 541w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-6-249x300.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/catheterisation\/\">Catheterisation (CET)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/education-and-training\/nhs-lothians-clinical-education-training-team-for-care-homes-cet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"elderly person with carer\" class=\"wp-image-10177\" style=\"width:97px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/image-1.png 278w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/image-1-266x300.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/education-and-training\/nhs-lothians-clinical-education-training-team-for-care-homes-cet\/\">Clinical and Care Skills: <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/education-and-training\/nhs-lothians-clinical-education-training-team-for-care-homes-cet\/\">NHS Clinical Education Team (CET)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/communication-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"146\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-18.png\" alt=\"speech bubbles\" class=\"wp-image-9882\" style=\"width:109px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/communication-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9513\"> <strong>Communication <\/strong><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/confirmation-of-death\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-16.png\" alt=\"icon of a dove with a branch in it&apos;s beak\" class=\"wp-image-9880\" style=\"width:106px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/confirmation-of-death\/\">Confirmation of Death<\/a>              (formerly Verification of Death)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/dementia-education\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-55.png\" alt=\"icon representing the human mind\" class=\"wp-image-8301\" style=\"width:108px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/dementia-education\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/dementia-education\/\">Dementia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/diabetes-education-for-social-care-staff\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/Finger-test.png\" alt=\"Finger test\" class=\"wp-image-11574\" style=\"width:94px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/Finger-test.png 717w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/Finger-test-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/diabetes-education-for-social-care-staff\/\">Diabetes  Education for Health and Social Care Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/ear-irrigation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Ear-Syring-ICON.png\" alt=\"Ear Syring ICON\" class=\"wp-image-10981\" style=\"width:102px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/ear-irrigation\/\">Ear Irrigation (CET)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/dysphasia-idssi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/IDSSI.png\" alt=\"IDSSI\" class=\"wp-image-12034\" style=\"width:107px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/IDSSI.png 446w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/IDSSI-289x300.png 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/dysphasia-idssi\/\">Eating, Drinking and Swallowing &amp; IDDSI<\/a>* <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\">*International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/enteral-feeding\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Ent-Feed-Icon.png\" alt=\"Ent Feed Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10980\" style=\"width:128px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/enteral-feeding\/\">Enteral Feeding (CET)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/falls-and-frailty-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-14.png\" alt=\"person with walking stick icon\" class=\"wp-image-9877\" style=\"width:104px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/falls-and-frailty-training\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/falls-and-frailty-training\/\">Falls and Frailty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/acp-training\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=6852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-58.png\" alt=\"edit webpage icon\" class=\"wp-image-8304\" style=\"width:110px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/acp-training\/\">Future Care Planning  (Formerly ACP)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/antimicrobial-stewardship-including-antibiotics\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-12.png\" alt=\"virus and shield icon\" class=\"wp-image-9874\" style=\"width:101px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/antimicrobial-stewardship-including-antibiotics\/\">Infection &#8211; Antimicrobial Stewardship (including Antibiotics)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/infection-prevention-and-control\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-13.png\" alt=\"hand and bacteria icon\" class=\"wp-image-9875\" style=\"width:103px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/infection-prevention-and-control\/\">Infection Prevention and Control and PPE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leadership-development\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Leadership.png\" alt=\"Leadership\" class=\"wp-image-10941\" style=\"width:100px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Leadership.png 205w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/Leadership-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leadership-development\/\">Leadership Development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leading-your-team-together\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-14568\" style=\"width:102px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/image-2.png 294w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/image-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leading-your-team-together\/\">Leading Your Team Together<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/services-speech-and-language-therapy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-26.png\" alt=\"image-26\" class=\"wp-image-8221\" style=\"width:101px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/services-speech-and-language-therapy\/\">Manual for Mealtimes (Speech and Language Therapy)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/medicines-management\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-11.png\" alt=\"medicines icon\" class=\"wp-image-9873\" style=\"width:99px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/medicines-management\/\">Medicine Management (Pharmacy)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/dietetics-and-nutrition-education-and-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"healthy food and drink icon\" class=\"wp-image-9869\" style=\"width:120px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/dietetics-and-nutrition-education-and-training\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/dietetics-and-nutrition-education-and-training\/\">Nutrition and Malnutrition Screening (MUST) Education and Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/oral-care-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-47.png\" alt=\"image-47\" class=\"wp-image-8292\" style=\"width:109px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/oral-care-training\/\">Oral Care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/palliative-care-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"icon representing care\" class=\"wp-image-9868\" style=\"width:130px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/palliative-care-training\/\">Palliative Care Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/podiatry-training-material\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"two footprints icon\" class=\"wp-image-9867\" style=\"width:108px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/podiatry-training-material\/\">Podiatry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/practical-person-centred-care\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-11294\" style=\"width:105px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/practical-person-centred-care\/\">Practical Person-Centred Care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/quality-improvement-team\/quality-improvement-information\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1.png\" alt=\"Untitled design (1)\" class=\"wp-image-12029\" style=\"width:94px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 490w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/quality-improvement-team\/quality-improvement-information\/\">Quality Improvement <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/st-columbas-hospice-care-echo-hub\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/01\/image-49.png\" alt=\"image-49\" class=\"wp-image-8294\" style=\"width:102px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/st-columbas-hospice-care-echo-hub\/\">St Columba&#8217;s Hospice Care ECHO HUB (Palliative Care)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/strokeinformationandeducation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/05\/Stroke.png\" alt=\"Stroke\" class=\"wp-image-14363\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6622575560276883;width:82px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/strokeinformationandeducation\/\">Stroke <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex 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height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"compass icon\" class=\"wp-image-9860\" style=\"width:122px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/additional-learning-opportunities\/\">Additional Learning Opportunities from other sources including TURAS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\" id=\"the-training-opportunities-above-are-provided-by-a-variety-of-teams-please-click-through-the-titles-to-discover-more-information-including-how-to-book-and-contact-details\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">The training opportunities above are provided by a variety of teams, please click through the titles to discover more information, including how to book and contact details.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;grid-template-columns:auto 24%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"sign-up-email\"><strong>We can also highlight upcoming education or development opportunities through email if you join our mailing list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/lca-education-mailing-list\/\">More information and Sign UP<span 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100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:29px;border-top-right-radius:29px;border-bottom-left-radius:29px;border-bottom-right-radius:29px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"assessment-comps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment of Competency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Depending on learning  and\/or skill to be undertaken there may be a requirement for assessment of workers\u2019 competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Competency assessment promotes safe working practice and supports individuals to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place by appropriately trained and competent staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Common learning and skills that require assessment of competency include: vital signs (pulse, blood pressure etc.), catheterisation or other clinical skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">More information and guidance on how to assess competency across the health and social care partnerships can be found on the<a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/enabling-competency-assessment-across-health-and-social-care-in-the-lothians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" 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wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">There are many teams involved in providing education both in the workplace and in the classroom.  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