Continuing Development

Wigan Link identifies the need for continuing development in all aspects of professional
practice, and will support team members by providing training in the following areas:

• POVA – Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
• Team Building & Effective Teams.
• Lone Worker Policy & Lone Worker Awareness.
• Leadership Training (Leading Practice – a development programme for first line
  managers).
• Medication Awareness, Recording and Administration
• Epilepsy Awareness.
• Track Hoist Training.
• Wheelchair and Vehicle Awareness Training.
• Moving and Handling.
• Person Centred Planning, and Essential Lifestyle Planning.
• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Risk Assessments.
• Peg Training.
• MCA and DOLS.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Autism Awareness.
• Dealing with Challenging Situations.
• Diabetes Awareness
• Catheter Care
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Infection Control
• Oliver McGowan Mandatory training in Learning Disability and

Autism Awareness
*This list is not exhaustive and will adapt based on person-centred needs