Tier 2 - Oliver McGowan Training - 1 Day
Thu, Nov 21
|Yeovil - TBC
This open course for Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training hosted in Yeovil is open for anyone to attend.


Time & Location
Nov 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Yeovil - TBC
About the event
The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Autism and Learning Disabilities is the government-recommended training, specifically endorsed by the NHS for enhancing awareness and skills in supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This standardised training is a requirement under the Health & Care Act 2022, ensuring that all Health & Social Care professionals are adequately prepared to understand and meet the needs of people with autism and learning disabilities.
Oliver McGowan, a young man with autism and epilepsy, tragically lost his life due to inadequate care that failed to accommodate his unique needs. In response, this training was developed to prevent such occurrences by equipping professionals with the tools to provide safe, empathetic, and effective support.
Co-Created and Co-Delivered by Lived Experience
This course is unique because it is co-created and co-delivered by individuals with lived experience of autism and learning disabilities. Facilitators and trainers with first-hand insights help participants…