(CARE HOME STAFF) AWARD IN NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
The Award in Nutrition and Hydration for Care Home Staff is designed to support high-quality, person-centred care by strengthening staff knowledge and confidence in meeting residents’ nutritional and hydration needs. Proper nutrition and hydration play a vital role in maintaining health, preventing illness, and enhancing quality of life, particularly for older adults and those with complex care needs.
This course provides learners with a clear understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and adequate hydration within care settings. Learners will explore how nutritional needs can change due to age, medical conditions, mobility, and cognitive decline, including dementia. The programme also highlights the risks associated with malnutrition and dehydration, and the role care staff play in early identification and prevention.
Throughout the course, learners will develop practical skills to support residents with eating and drinking safely and respectfully. Topics include supporting individuals with swallowing difficulties, encouraging fluid intake, recognising signs of poor nutrition or dehydration, and adapting approaches to meet individual preferences, cultural needs, and dietary requirements.
The course also reinforces best practice and professional standards, including dignity, choice, record-keeping, and teamwork, ensuring care home staff are confident in delivering nutrition and hydration support in line with care regulations and inspection expectations.
This award is ideal for care assistants, support workers, senior carers, and care home staff, and is suitable for both new starters and experienced staff seeking to refresh or enhance their knowledge.
On completion, learners will be better equipped to contribute to improved resident wellbeing through safe, informed, and compassionate nutrition and hydration support. Learners will also receive a certificate that can be displayed in the care home.
Course Details:
Delivery: Online training modules (flexible to complete at your convenience)
Assessment: Short online assessment to consolidate learning
Certificate: Issued on completion
Next Course Start Date: 16th March 2026
Pricing Options:
Per Staff Member: £125
Small Team Package: Up to 5 staff – £495
Larger Team Package: Up to 10 staff – £995
This includes all training materials, guidance videos, and the learners certificate. The programme is designed to be engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to your day-to-day work with residents.
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