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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

The Health and Care Act 2022 requires all CQC‑regulated health and adult social care providers to ensure their staff receive renewable training on learning disability and autism.

All registered providers must make sure that staff complete training that is appropriate to their role and that meets the standards set out in the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which the CQC will take into account when assessing compliance.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the government’s recommended and preferred training package for meeting this legal requirement.

The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training became final on 6 September 2025

What staff need to complete

Part 1 – eLearning (Compulsory for Everyone)

All health and adult social care staff must complete Part 1, a one‑hour eLearning module available through e-Learning for Healthcare, or your organisation’s learning management system: The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

Part 2 – Interactive Training (Choose Tier 1 or Tier 2)

You only need to complete one of the following:

Tier 1 (Non‑patient‑facing staff)

  • A 1‑hour live online webinar

Tier 2 (Patient‑facing staff)

  • A 6‑hour, face‑to‑face training session

Completion of the Part 1 eLearning is required before booking your space on Part 2.

Who can access training in BNSSG?

Who Can Access Training in BNSSG?

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board coordinates delivery of Part 2 (Tier 1 and Tier 2) on behalf of the system.

Training is available to:

  • NHS providers in BNSSG
  • All General Practice staff located in BNSSG

The training is free to access until 31 March 2027.

How training is delivered?

Sessions are delivered by:

  • A trained facilitator
  • An autistic co‑trainer
  • A co‑trainer with a learning disability

This ensures that training is shaped and informed by people with lived experience.

How to book

If your organisation meets the eligibility criteria above, and you would like to book a space please contact: bnssg.olivermcgowantraining@nhs.net

 

Further information

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism | NHS England | Workforce, training and education

BNSSG Good News covered Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in episode 10.