

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - Tier 2 in Taunton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - Tier 2  at Taunton Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation 9:30am - 4:00pmAbout this EventThe Oliver McGowan Mandatory Tier 2 Training on Learning Disability and Autism is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have better training.The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that regulated service providers must ensure their staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the standardised training that was developed for this purpose and is the government's preferred and recommended training for health and social care staff.Together, we can prevent the many avoidable deaths like Oliver’s from happening again.🌟 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Mandatory Oliver McGowan Training 🌟Skills for Care has announced the funding rules and banding for the mandatory Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism (OMMT).This is a fantastic opportunity for all organisations registered under the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) to access funding. You can claim £90 per person.To access the trainingAttending the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disabilities and Autism - Tier 2 in-person training will increase your curiosity, capability and will remind you of strategies and resources that can improve communication and patient experience.This training forms the second part of the Tier 2 standardised training. The sessions are delivered by a trained facilitator alongside an autistic co-trainer and a co-trainer with a learning disability.Prior to attending this training, you must have completed the free eLearning, which is available on E-Learning for Healthcare via this link:https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-and-autism/To receive a badge on completion of the Tier 2 training (which can be both physical and digital for email signatures), you must complete the Oliver McGowan E-Learning and the in-person Tier 2 Training.We are committed to ensuring that all attendees can fully participate in our training sessions and will do our best to accommodate your needs.Arriving at Firepool Centre for Digital InnovationCentre address: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, Trenchard Way, Taunton, TA1 1FHThe main entrance to the Centre is on Trenchard Way, opposite the multistorey car park at Taunton Railway Station.What3words: https://w3w.co/filer.moves.wedgeArriving by TrainExit the station via the exit on Platform 2. Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation is opposite the Station Car Park. Cross Trenchard Way at the pedestrian crossing.Arriving by bike There is a large, covered bike store in the car park at the rear of the Centre. This is accessed via Canal Road. Press the buzzer at the back door and someone will come down to unlock the bike store.Arriving by carTaunton Station Car Park, Station Approach, Taunton TA1 1QP (2 mins walk to FCDI).Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation is opposite the Station Car Park. Cross Trenchard Way at the pedestrian crossing. Taunton Station - Main - APCOA Kilkenny Car Park, Clifton Terrace, Taunton, TA2 7BL (5 mins walk to FCDI)From Kilkenny Car Park, walk downhill towards the station, under the railway bridge, turn left up Station Approach. Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation is opposite the Station Car Park. Cross Trenchard Way at the pedestrian crossing. Kilkenny Car Park, TauntonMorrisons Car Park, Priory Bridge Rd, Taunton, TA1 1DX (5 mins walk to FCDI)Leave the car park via the path next to the petrol station. Cross Priory Bridge Road and walk down Canal Road, from which Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation is accessed. Upon arrival, please press the buzzer at the back door of the Centre. Morrisons Car Park Taunton - from £5.20 per hourCentre Car ParkThere is no general parking available; however, spaces can be reserved for Blue Badge holders by prior arrangement with the Centre. The Centre car park is accessed via Canal Road.What3words: https://w3w.co/secret.books.sprintUpon arrival, please press the buzzer at the barrier at the back door of the Centre.Please do not park in Canal Road (at the rear of the building) as this is a resident-onlyparking zone, and we are aware that visitors to FCDI are being served Penalty Charge Notices for parking in this road. (including on the waste groundLunch is not provided, so please make sure to bring lunch and water.   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fa517020-1f4d-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w1089-h740-dcc2bfbc-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fa8a8180-1f4d-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9d6d7-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fabeff00-1f4d-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w716-h740-dc7b7978-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PMLearning Disability Session🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMAutism Session
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- **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 90, max: 90, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Taunton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation
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- **full address**: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, Trenchard Way, Taunton, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Award Training (https://allevents.in/org/award-training/23880372)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, Trenchard Way, Taunton, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 90 up to 90 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Award Training
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - Tier 2 in Taunton ?
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