Health and social care courses
Looking for flexible, online health and social care courses that support compliance and good practice across UK care settings? Safeguard E-Learning provides tutor-led, video-based e-learning covering key health and social care topics including dementia, diabetes, dignity and privacy, end of life care, epilepsy, depression and workplace mental health. Each course is available online with a free trial of the first module, so you can review the format before you buy and build the right training plan for your team.
Use our online store to explore individual modules, start a free trial, and purchase the courses you need for your care setting or organisation.
Health and social care e-learning for carers and support staff
Safeguard E-Learning’s health and social care courses are designed to help employers and individuals in care settings strengthen knowledge, support regulatory compliance and improve everyday practice.
Current health and social care topics include:
- Dementia Awareness
- Depression Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness
- Dignity and Privacy
- End of Life Care
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
- Duty of Care (Health & Social Care)
- Nutrition and Hydration
These online carer training modules are suitable for a wide range of roles, including care workers, support workers, healthcare assistants, supervisors and managers who need an accessible way to upskill staff or refresh existing knowledge.
Key features of our online health and social care course portfolio
- Tutor-led video modules that explain concepts clearly and give practical examples from real care settings.
- Self-paced learning so staff can complete modules around shifts and service demands.
- Free trial of the first module on every course to check suitability before purchase.
- Online multiple-choice assessments (where provided) to evidence learning and support audits.
- Completion certificates on many courses, with approval details shown on individual course pages.
What to expect from Safeguard E-Learning courses
All Safeguard E-Learning courses, including our online health and social care course range, follow a consistent, easy-to-use format:
- Free trial access
Start by accessing the first element or module of a course for free. This lets you see the teaching style, video quality and level of detail before committing.
- Modular, tutor-led content
Each course is divided into short video modules led by experienced tutors. Learners can pause, rewind and replay content, making it easier to fit around busy care rotas.
- Knowledge checks and assessments
Many courses include end-of-module or end-of-course multiple-choice tests. These support evidence of competence and help you identify where further support may be needed.
- Certificates and reporting
Where available, digital completion certificates can be downloaded or stored as proof of training. Admin reporting supports organisations that need to track completions and expiry dates across teams.
- Flexible purchasing
Courses are purchased individually via the online store. Prices are shown on each course page, with examples such as £25.00 for Dementia Awareness and Diabetes Awareness, and £35.00 for Depression Awareness and Equality, Diversity and Discrimination.
Examples of carer training topics
Dementia Awareness
This course gives a clear overview of common dementia types, symptoms and how dementia affects the brain. It also outlines practical strategies for working with clients living with dementia and managing challenging behaviour. It is suitable for anyone who works with or around people living with dementia.
Depression, Diabetes and Epilepsy Awareness
- Depression Awareness explores how depression is diagnosed, different types of depression, causes, symptoms across age groups and common management techniques.
- Diabetes Awareness covers diabetes types, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and complications, with particular relevance for care environments.
- Epilepsy Awareness explains seizure types, triggers, safe responses when a seizure occurs, treatment options and the legal context under the Equality Act 2010.
These modules support carers and health and social care staff in recognising conditions, responding appropriately and signposting for further support.
Dignity, Privacy and End of Life Care
- Dignity and Privacy focuses on what dignity and privacy mean in care, practical ways to maintain them, and issues that arise when they are not respected.
- End of Life Care considers compassionate, holistic and effective care at the end of life, expected stages, emotional aspects and multidisciplinary working.
Both are core elements of high-quality carer training, helping teams provide respectful, person-centred support.
Equality, Diversity and Workplace Mental Health
Safeguard E-Learning also offers courses that support inclusive, mentally healthy workplaces:
- Equality, Diversity and Discrimination – covering key concepts, legislation and responsibilities.
- Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy – supporting employers to design and implement robust mental health policies for staff.
- Children and Young People’s Mental Health – aimed at those working with younger people who may show signs of mental health difficulties.
These courses complement health and social care training by supporting safe, fair and supportive working environments.
Linking health and social care with wider safety training
Many care providers combine health and social care courses with broader compliance e-learning. Through Safeguard E-Learning you can also access:
- Health and safety training to support general workplace risk management.
- Manual handling course online for safe lifting awareness (note: awareness only; further practical training is needed where duties include manual handling).
- Food hygiene course online for care homes and supported living settings handling food.
- Asbestos awareness training and COSHH training where premises or roles require them.
- Fire safety training courses and specialist fire safety in the workplace modules to support fire risk management.
These online courses are designed to sit alongside practical qualifications such as an emergency first aid at work course. Safeguard E-Learning does not provide the practical first aid qualification itself, but its courses help create a more complete, competence-focused training matrix.
Frequently asked questions about health and social care courses
Are Safeguard’s health and social care courses suitable for UK care homes and domiciliary care?
Yes. The content is designed around UK practice and legislation, making it suitable for care homes, domiciliary care providers, supported living services and other health and social care organisations across the UK.
Can I try a health and social care course before buying it?
Yes. The first module or element of every course, including our health and social care range, is available as a free trial so you can review the style, level and content before purchase.
Do these online health and social care courses replace practical training?
No. The courses provide theory, awareness and context. Some areas – such as manual handling and emergency first aid – also require separate, practical training where staff perform these tasks as part of their role.
Are the courses accredited or approved?
Many Safeguard E-Learning courses are CPD approved, with some also recognised by bodies such as IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, IOSH and the Institute of Hospitality. Approval details are listed on individual course pages. Not every course carries the same approvals.
Can I use these courses to support CQC-related training requirements?
The courses are designed to support good practice, awareness and compliance in areas such as dementia, dignity, privacy, equality, diversity and health and safety. It is your responsibility to ensure your training plan meets the specific requirements of your regulator and the needs of your service.
How long does an online health and social care course take?
Durations vary by course, but most modules are designed to be completed in short sessions that fit around shifts. Many awareness courses take around 1 to 2 hours of online learning time.
Will I receive a certificate for completing a health and social care course?
Many courses include a digital completion certificate which can be downloaded and stored as evidence of training. Full details are provided on each course page.
Start building your health and social care training plan
Explore Safeguard E-Learning’s range of health and social care courses, start a free trial module, and then purchase the online training your team needs to support safe, person-centred care across your organisation.
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