Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

Following the tragic passing of Oliver McGowan in 2016 whilst being treated in an NHS hospital, the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism was created.

Oliver’s mother Paula McGowan OBE strongly believes that all health and social care staff require appropriate and meaningful training to help improve the understanding of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. 

This programme has since become the government’s preferred training package and is now being delivered by people with learning disabilities and those who are autistic.

The training aims to save lives by ensuring the health and social care workforce have the right skills and knowledge to provide safe, compassionate and informed care to autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Visit NHS England’s The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training webpages for more information and guidance.

VoiceAbility is now officially authorised to deliver The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.

Please email business.development@voiceability.org or call 0300 303 1660.