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Free Online Dignity and Safeguarding in Care Course with Certificate

Learn the key principles of dignity and safeguarding in adult health and social care

This free online course aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, safeguarding, and duty of care as applied to adult health and social care.

Free Online Dignity and Safeguarding in Care Course with Certificate​

Course detail

Free online course

The free course is fully funded by HM Government.

No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.

Certificate included

The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

7 week course

The free online course takes on average 7 weeks to complete.

This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.

100% online

The free course is 100% online.

Course features

Flexible learning

Online distance learning allows you to study from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.

No exams

You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.

Expert support

A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.

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Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

3 Simple Steps to Enrolment

Eligibility Criteria:

Please note: West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

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About this free online course

This free online dignity and safeguarding in care course will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts. Learners will have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas that can arise and the consequences when these principles aren’t upheld.

This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors. It aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.

Around 1.52 million people worked in the adult social care sector in England in 2022/23, more than in the NHS.

Source: UK Parliament

Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

Safeguarding in adult health and social care

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of issues relating to safeguarding adults in health and social care.

Learners will explore current legislation and explain the roles of different agencies involved in protecting individuals from abuse or harm. The learner will know how to recognise potential and actual abuse, and take action in the event of disclosed, suspected or alleged abuse or harm.

The unit will help learners to understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse or harm and sources of information and support available.

Dignity in adult health and social care practice

This unit aims to establish some of the key principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice. In this unit learners will explore issues relating to dignity, self-worth and well-being. The learner will know how to apply the principles of dignity and gain an understanding of the importance of professional relationships for supporting dignity in service provision.

Duty of care in adult health and social care

In this unit learners will explore issues relating to duty of care within the context of adult health and social care. The learner will gain an understanding of possible conflicts and dilemmas faced between duty of care and individuals’
rights.

They will also be able to recognise and report unsafe practice and understand the impact of own actions on individuals and others.

Dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care

In this unit learners will explore potential dilemmas and issues of public concern in adult health and social care.
This unit will help learners identify wider issues and how media reporting and people’s perception has impacted on adult health and social care practice and changes to service delivery.

Gain lifelong skills

This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities, but we believe it offers even more potential – the skills needed to make a genuine difference in the lives around you…

  • Develop

    Develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding.

  • Open doors

    Open doors to rewarding careers that make a real difference to others.

  • Create

    Create a sense of belonging and purpose in your personal and professional lives.

Get certified

Receive an accredited certificate – your Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.

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Your certificate

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Your qualification

Your qualification can help you find work, get promoted, or start a new career.

UK government funded course

We connect you with training providers that use the UK government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.

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Eligibility Criteria

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3 Simple Steps to Enrolment

Eligibility Criteria:

Please note: London, West Midlands, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

Hurry! Places are limited.

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Create an account with us via the short form below

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On submission, you will be directed to your secure enrolment form…

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Complete your funded course enrolment form

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On submission, you will be taken to your student user area…

Under My Courses you will see View Details and the online induction.

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Complete your brief online induction

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Once your brief induction is complete, you can begin learning!

Please ensure you complete the first assessment question under Unit 1A, to secure your place.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account

Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

FAQs

Is the Dignity and Safeguarding training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

Is Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care a qualification?

Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care is a level 2 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an Exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.

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