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Gaining valid, informed consent is a fundamental part of safe, lawful and person-centred care in health and social care. Failing to obtain proper consent, or acting without regard to a person's mental capacity, can breach an individual's legal rights, undermine their dignity and choice, and place providers at risk of breaching CQC Regulation 11 – Need for Consent.
This CPD-accredited Consent course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses, registered managers and other professionals working in residential care, domiciliary care and supported living services. Learners will develop a practical understanding of consent in health and social care, communication and decision-making, the legal and ethical framework, and mental capacity and advocacy, enabling them to support people's rights and choices with confidence.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1.5 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Aligned to CQC Regulation 11
Mental Capacity Act 2005 aligned
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Ensure people's rights, choices and dignity are respected in every decision about their care.
Reduce the risk of unlawful, unsafe or non-consensual care and treatment.
Support person-centred, dignified care that reflects individual wishes and preferences.
Build confidence assessing mental capacity and supporting decision-making.
Meet CQC mandatory training expectations with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
An estimated two million people in England and Wales are unable to make some or all decisions for themselves, due to conditions such as dementia, a learning disability, mental illness or brain injury, and are supported by around six million carers and health and social care professionals. Understanding consent and mental capacity helps ensure people's rights, dignity and choices are protected throughout their care.
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Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Understanding and Implementing
Introduces what consent means in health and social care, the different types of consent, and how to implement effective consent processes in everyday practice.
Communication and Decision-Making
Explores how to communicate information clearly and accessibly to support people in making informed decisions about their care.
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Covers the legal and ethical framework underpinning consent, including CQC Regulation 11 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and the importance of accurate documentation.
Advocacy, Mental Capacity
Explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity, best interest decision-making, supported decision-making and the role of advocacy.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Communicate effectively to support person-centred decision-making.
Understand your legal and ethical responsibilities relating to consent in health and social care.
FAQ
What is informed consent in health and social care?
Informed consent means a person agrees to care or treatment after being given clear, accessible information about what's involved, including the risks, benefits and alternatives. It ensures people can make their own decisions, supporting dignity, autonomy and person-centred practice.
Is consent training a legal requirement in the UK?
Under Regulation 11 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, care and treatment must only be provided with valid consent. Training itself isn't separately mandated by law, but providers must ensure staff understand consent to meet this regulation and CQC expectations.
What is capacity to consent?
Capacity to consent means a person can understand, retain and weigh up information relevant to a decision, then communicate their choice. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, capacity is assumed unless proven otherwise, and must be assessed for each specific decision individually.
What makes consent valid?
Valid consent must be given voluntarily, by a person with the capacity to decide, based on sufficient and accurate information about their care or treatment. It can be withdrawn at any time and must never be assumed or obtained through pressure.
What happens if someone lacks capacity to consent?
If someone lacks capacity, decisions must be made in their best interests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, involving supported decision-making wherever possible. This may include consulting family, carers or an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA).
Does this course support person-centred care?
Yes. This course supports a person-centred approach to care, helping staff apply consent and mental capacity principles so that people's individual needs, preferences, dignity and rights remain central to every care and treatment decision, across residential, nursing and domiciliary settings.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Consent course is CPD accredited, meeting recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development. Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of ongoing professional learning.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.