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Risk Assessment and Care Planning


This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to assess risks effectively and develop person-centred care plans that ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant care delivery in healthcare settings.


Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and its importance in health and social care.

  • Learn how to identify, evaluate, and manage risks to individuals, staff, and the environment.

  • Develop skills in creating person-centred care plans that reflect individual needs, preferences, and outcomes.

  • Understand how to balance risk and independence, promoting dignity and choice while ensuring safety.

  • Gain knowledge of dynamic risk assessment and responding to changing circumstances.

  • Learn how to record, review, and update care plans in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.

  • Understand the importance of communication and multi-disciplinary working in care planning.

  • Develop awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities, including consent and capacity.

  • Learn how to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with organisational policies and CQC standards.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, support workers, carers, team leaders, and managers involved in assessing risks and developing or reviewing care plans in health and social care settings.

Course Format

Duration: 1/2 Day
Mode: In-person training only
Assessment: Case studies, practical exercises, and written assessment

Certification

Participants will receive a Risk Assessment and Care Planning Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).

Relevant Legislation and Guidance

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities Regulations)

  • Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)

  • CQC Fundamental Standards

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