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Lone Working Policy and Training: What HSE Expects in Great Britain
Lone working is often safe, but employers must manage the risks first. Here is what HSE's INDG73 says about risk assessment, lone working training, supervision and monitoring in Great Britain.

Prevent Duty Training: Who Needs It in England and Wales
Prevent duty training applies to staff in specified authorities such as schools, councils, NHS trusts and police. Here is who is covered, what the 2023 guidance expects and how often to refresh.

Allergen Awareness Training for Food Businesses in the UK
UK food businesses must make sure staff are trained on allergens. Here is what the FSA and FSS say, what Natasha's Law adds, and the 14 allergens to cover.
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HACCP Training Requirements in the UK: What the Law Says
There is no legal requirement for a HACCP certificate in the UK, but there are clear duties on training. Here is what Regulation 852/2004 and the FSA actually require.

Asbestos Awareness Training: Who Needs It in Great Britain
Asbestos awareness training is for anyone whose work could disturb asbestos, plus those who supervise them. Here is what HSE and the 2012 Regulations say.

Working at Height Training: What the Regulations Require
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 do not name a course. They require competence. Here is what HSE says employers in Great Britain must do about training.
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Medication Competency Assessment for Care Workers: A Checklist for England
What CQC and NICE say about assessing care workers' medicines competence in England, with a practical checklist covering observation, records and annual review.

Safeguarding Adults Training Levels Explained (1 to 5)
The intercollegiate adult safeguarding document sets five training levels plus a board level. Here is who each level covers, the suggested hours, and how it applies in health and social care.

Palliative Care Training for Care Staff in England
There is no single mandatory palliative care course in England. Here is what NICE, NHS England, CQC and Skills for Care say about training care staff for end of life care.

Dental Nurse CPD: What Counts and How to Record It
Dental nurses need 50 hours of verifiable CPD per five-year GDC cycle. Here is what counts, what does not, and how to log and evidence it.

GDC Highly Recommended CPD Topics: Medical Emergencies, Radiography and More
The GDC highly recommends CPD on medical emergencies, decontamination and radiography. Here are the hours it suggests, how they fit your cycle and how to record them.

Dietitian CPD and the HCPC: Renewal Dates, Audit Figures and BDA Support
What dietitians need to know about HCPC CPD: the 2026 and 2028 renewal windows, how dietitians fared in the latest published audit, and CPD support from the British Dietetic Association.

Speech and Language Therapist CPD: HCPC Renewal, Audit Figures and RCSLT Support
What speech and language therapists need to know about HCPC CPD: the next renewal window, the latest published audit figures, and the CPD tools the RCSLT provides.