CPD in the Abuse & Violence sector

This informal CPD article, ‘Prevent, don’t just fix – Listeria, training and risk management in catering’, was provided by The Safer Food Group, a company focused on meeting the training needs of the food industry.

This informal CPD article ‘Specialist Training for Cervical Collar and Thoracic Back Brace Care in Home Care’ was provided by CAS Care Solutions, a domiciliary care provider established to support adults to live safely and independently in their own homes. They deliver compassionate support across a wide range of needs, including complex care.

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Discovery (part of Dimensions UK). For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

This informal CPD article ‘Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Impact on Behaviour and Development’, was provided by Rachel Webb of Phoenix-Kaw Care Consultancy, a health and social care training and consultancy organisation dedicated to improving standards of care across the sector.

This informal CPD article, ‘Autistic Meltdowns: Understanding, Supporting, and Honoring Neurodivergent Experiences’, was provided by Yasmeen Alqallaf at Yasmeen Center, a Special Needs Training and Consultancy based in Kuwait.

This informal CPD article ‘Bridging the Gap: Addressing Training Needs for Family Support Workers’ was provided by Reddo Care and Support, a non-profit organisation focused exclusively on empowering and improving the lives of children and young people, who have faced neglect and abuse.

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by St Barnabas Hospice. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

This informal CPD article ‘Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation’, was provided by Rachel Webb of Phoenix-Kaw Care Consultancy, a health and social care training and consultancy organisation dedicated to improving standards of care across the sector.

This informal CPD article, ‘Upskilling, Reskilling, and Cross-Skilling: The Role of CPD in a Resilient Civil Society,’ was provided by The Aga Khan Foundation's Learning Hub, an online platform to strengthen the skills and knowledge of development practitioners around the world.

This informal CPD article, ‘Restoring Functional Independence Through Thoughtful Design: A Case Reflection on Arthritis-Related Upper Limb Limitations,’ was provided by Kellie Anne Lee of Uccello Designs, which was founded with the purpose of making people's lives easier, by providing safe and elegant assistive technology.

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Fearless Youth Association. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

This informal CPD article, ‘The Rise of Loose Parts as a Substitute for Plastic Toys’, was provided by Little Cub Nurture Hub who offer Baby Room education and training for practitioners which focus on infancy and are in-line with the Early Year’s Framework.

Charities and non-profit organisations are usually set up to help people in need, make a difference in society, and support specific causes. They are often considered a part of the third sector—being neither a government organisation nor a private business seeking to make a profit.

This informal CPD article, ‘Mental health first aid in schools: A vital support system for students’, was provided by Dr. Mariana, EL HAJJ / Pediatrician and Health Programs developer at QIN Platform, who are passionate about transforming education and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. They provide innovative education solutions that integrate arts, STEM, health education, and sustainability seamlessly.

This informal CPD article, ‘The Problem with Pikler: Balancing Old and New Perspectives on Infant Movement’, was provided by Little Cub Nurture Hub, who offer Baby Room education and training for practitioners which focus on infancy and are in-line with the Early Year’s Framework.

This informal CPD article, ‘The Importance of Holistic-Based Sleep Coaching in Addressing Baby and Child Sleep Challenges’ was provided by Fox and The Moon, an infant sleep support service helping parents of babies, toddlers & children solve their sleep challenges. 

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Workplace Bereavement Advocacy. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

This informal CPD article, ‘What is Alzheimer’s Disease?’ was provided by Geopace Training. Established in 2010, they are leading UK-based providers of phlebotomy and allied healthcare training.

This informal CPD article, ‘Nurturing Minds: A Comprehensive Plan for Implementing School Mental Health Programs‘, was provided by Dr. Mariana EL Hajj, Pediatrician and health programs developer at QIN Platform, who are passionate about transforming education and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. They provide innovative education solutions that integrate arts, STEM, health education, and sustainability seamlessly.

As a problem-solving approach, design thinking prioritises empathy, creativity and collaboration with the aim of generating innovative solutions. It usually involves developing a deep understanding of user’s needs, the brainstorming of ideas, prototyping, and iterating to create practical and user-centric designs. This article will outline the main goals and key pillars, along with some practical examples and where to find the best design thinking CPD courses.