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Food safety is an essential part of providing safe and effective care, particularly in settings where food is prepared, stored and served to people who may have additional health or dietary needs. Effective food safety practices can help reduce contamination risks and support the wellbeing of people receiving care.
This CPD-accredited Food and Safety for Health and Social Care course is designed for care workers, catering staff, food handlers, kitchen staff, managers and other professionals involved in food preparation or service within health and social care settings. Learners will develop an understanding of food safety management, HACCP, specialised food safety considerations, advanced practices, emergency preparedness, sustainability, audits, compliance and culturally sensitive food practices.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
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3 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Food safety in care settings
HACCP and safe food practices
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build confidence in maintaining food safety standards within care settings.
Improve understanding of HACCP and food safety risk management.
Support safer food preparation, storage, handling and service.
Strengthen awareness of food safety compliance, audits and continuous improvement.
Promote safe, inclusive and respectful food practices for people receiving care.
Did You Know?
People receiving health and social care may have additional dietary, nutritional or health needs, making consistent food safety practices particularly important when preparing and serving food.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
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:
Introduction to Food Safety and Care Settings
Introduces the principles of food safety and explains their importance within health and social care environments.
Managing Food Safety in Care Settings
Covers practical approaches to managing food safety throughout food preparation, storage, handling and service in care settings.
Implementing HACCP in Care Facilities
Explores HACCP principles and how they can be applied to identify, control and monitor food safety hazards in care facilities.
Specialised Food Safety Concerns in Health and Social Care
Explores food safety considerations for people with specific health, dietary or nutritional needs in care environments.
Advanced Food Safety Practices in Care Facilities
Covers enhanced food safety practices that can help organisations maintain consistent standards and reduce contamination risks.
Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management in Food Safety
Explores how organisations can prepare for and respond to food safety incidents, emergencies and disruptions.
Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Food Safety
Introduces sustainable and ethical approaches to food safety, including responsible food practices within care environments.
Adapting Food Safety Practices to Emerging Challenges
Explores how food safety procedures can be reviewed and adapted in response to changing risks, practices and challenges.
Audits and Compliance in Food Safety
Covers the importance of food safety audits, monitoring, compliance and continuous improvement within care facilities.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity in Food Safety
Explores the importance of respecting cultural, religious and individual dietary preferences while maintaining appropriate food safety standards.
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.
Apply appropriate food safety practices when handling, preparing, storing and serving food.
Understand the importance of audits, compliance, emergency preparedness and inclusive food safety practices.
FAQ
What is the Food and Safety for Health and Social Care course about?
This course provides an understanding of food safety within health and social care settings. It covers food safety management, HACCP, specialised food safety considerations, emergency procedures, compliance and inclusive food practices.
Who should take this Food Safety course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, catering staff, food handlers, kitchen staff, chefs, managers and other professionals involved in food preparation, handling or service within health and social care settings.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about food safety management, HACCP, specialised food safety concerns, emergency preparedness, audits, compliance and culturally sensitive food practices.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to food safety in health and social care and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
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.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Food and Safety for Health and Social Care course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.