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Dementia Awareness: Equipping Carers with Knowledge and Compassion

June 6th, 2025|Compliance|

Dementia affects nearly one million people in the UK, with numbers continuing to rise. For carers, understanding how dementia impacts individuals physically, emotionally, and mentally is crucial. That’s where Dementia Awareness Training comes in, giving carers the knowledge, tools, and compassion they need to provide truly person-centred care. In this post, we explore what dementia awareness training involves, who it’s

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Becoming a Certified Trainer: What to Expect from Our Train the Trainer Medicine Courses

May 31st, 2025|Compliance|

Looking to take your healthcare career to the next level? Becoming a certified trainer in medicine administration is a powerful way to share your knowledge, support safe practices, and advance professionally. At Momentum People, our Train the Trainer, Safe Use of Medicines courses are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality training in your

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What to Expect from Medication Training for Carers: Skills, Confidence & Competency

May 24th, 2025|Compliance, Training|

Medication administration is a crucial responsibility for carers, and proper training makes all the difference. If you’re a carer looking to boost your confidence, meet CQC expectations, and deliver safer care, then medication training is not just a tick-box exercise; it’s a must. This blog outlines what you can expect from medication training for carers, what topics are covered, and

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Medication Training for Healthcare Professionals: Why MP Is Your Trusted Partner

February 14th, 2025|Compliance|

In the healthcare, social care, and education sectors, administering medication is a critical responsibility that demands accuracy, safety, and up-to-date knowledge. Whether you’re a nurse, carer, manager, or trainer, medication training is essential for ensuring that all individuals in healthcare settings can provide the best care possible. At Momentum People, we specialise in delivering high-quality medication training for professionals at

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Coaching for Healthcare Professionals: Unleash Your Full Potential

February 1st, 2025|Compliance|

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, professionals often face overwhelming pressure. With technological advancements, medical breakthroughs, shifting job roles, and constant regulatory changes, it's easy to lose direction and feel disconnected from your original career aspirations. At Momentum People, we believe that coaching is the key to helping healthcare professionals regain clarity, unlock their potential, and thrive in both their careers

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Healthcare Management Training: Empowering Leaders to Excel

January 25th, 2025|Compliance|

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, effective leadership is crucial to maintaining high-quality care, improving patient outcomes, and fostering a positive work culture. Whether you’re a healthcare manager, supervisor, or aspiring leader, Momentum People’s healthcare management training courses equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your role. Our comprehensive training programmes are designed to empower you to

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Ensuring Safe Medicines Management in Children’s Services

September 30th, 2024|Compliance|

In children’s services, the responsibility of administering medication can often fall on a range of professionals—from nurses and healthcare assistants to carers and support staff. For these individuals, ensuring that medicines are handled and administered correctly is crucial, as children can react differently to medication than adults, requiring special care and attention. Momentum People understands the unique challenges faced in

Top 5 Myths about Monitored Dosage Systems in Social Care Dispelled

September 4th, 2024|Compliance|

Monitored dosage systems are used extensively in social care and are often relied on by care teams to take away some of the risk and responsibility around administering medication. Although widely used, there are lots of myths, mysteries and misunderstandings surrounding this group of compliance aids so it’s great to have this opportunity to set the record straight on a

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Mastering Medication Administration Records (MARs): A Guide for Care Organisations

August 26th, 2024|Compliance|

Introduction: The Importance of Accurate Medication Administration Records One of the biggest challenges care organisations face is ensuring that they have accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) and that their nurses and care staff complete them correctly. I recently had the pleasure of meeting a gentleman from the Care Quality Commission, who told me that medication issues, particularly record-keeping, remain the

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What Is Epilepsy : Expanding Your Knowledge

August 23rd, 2024|Training|

In this blog we are going to answer common questions surrounding epilepsy, including: What is Epilepsy? Put simply, epilepsy is neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures. You can find a technical definition here. Not only is it a neurological condition - which means it affects the brain - it is also a physical

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Informed Consent: A Guide to Medication Management in Care

August 8th, 2024|Medicines|

Why Informed Consent Matters: Ensuring Proper Medication Management in Care Settings In the world of care, the principle of informed consent is paramount, especially when it comes to managing medication. Ensuring that every service user understands and agrees to their treatment plan is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental aspect of compassionate and ethical care. The process of

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What Does First Aid At Work Cover?

August 7th, 2024|First Aid|

What does First Aid at Work training cover with Momentum People? As an employer, the health and safety of your employees whilst they are at work is your responsibility, including first aid incidents. Having a trained first aider in your workplace means that you have someone to provide essential first aid support in emergency situations. The immediate support first aiders

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