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Oliver McGowan Code of Practice

The Department of Health and Social Care is establishing a statutory code of practice on learning disability and autism training, named after Oliver McGowan, to mandate training requirements for healthcare and social care staff. The code has completed consultation and is now in implementation stage, with easy-read versions and explanatory materials published to support uptake.

19 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training

UIN: HCWS715 Today I am pleased to lay in Parliament the Oliver McGowan draft Code of Practice (the Code) on statutory learning disability and autism training. The launch of this Code represents a significant moment in the journey towards improving …

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19 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training

UIN: HLWS714 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Care (Stephen Kinnock MP) has made the following statement:Today I am pleased to lay in Parliament the Oliver McGowan draft Code of Practice (the Code) on statutory learning disability and …

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14 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Learning Disability and Autism Update

UIN: HLWS203 My Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Care and Mental Health) (Gillian Keegan) has made the following Written Statement:Today I am delighted to announce the publication of ‘The Building the Right Support Action Plan’. This Action …

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