NEW in the HIVE

The HIVE is a Learning Management System (LMS), providing care homes with access to 100s of digital, virtual and classroom training sessions.

The HIVE is FREE to all DCHC members.

Please note that all HIVE users, including DCHC members, are able to access the Care Certificate Course.

If you would like access, please email TSDFT.HiveSupport@nhs.net or andy.kerslake@nhs.net (please state in the email that you are a DCHC member).

Post Fall Training – In person session

There is a pre-requisite to have completed Basic Life training before attending.

This is a session that will equip staff to assess and intervene appropriately to assist the non-injured faller.

The session includes:

Examine the fallen person using a secondary survey
Make safe decisions about action to take for a fallen person
Understand the implications of a long lie
Know when and how to assist from floor either with or without equipment
Know when and how to call for assistance in getting the non-injured faller up
Know when it is appropriate to call 111 or 999
Improve outcomes for non-injured fallers

Facilitator is the Falls Lead at Torbay Hospital.

RESTORE2 Train the Trainer – In person

Pre-requisite - Must be a senior carer or working towards a level 3 in Health and Social Care. Must have completed Restore 2 full, be competent in taking observations and completed Falls Foundation training with Mandy Wheeler.

Our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you to effectively train others in the use of RESTORE2™ (Including RESTORE2™Mini)

RESTORE2 Full Course for All – Virtual Session

RESTORE2TM is a physical deterioration and escalation tool for care/nursing homes.

It is designed to support homes and health professionals to:

Recognise when a resident may be deteriorating or at risk of physical deterioration
Act appropriately according to the resident’s care plan to protect and manage the resident
Obtain a complete set of physical observations to inform escalation and conversations with health professionals
Speak with the most appropriate health professional in a timely way to get the right support
Provide a concise escalation history to health professionals to support their professional decision making.

If you would like to suggest a Pop Up session run by an NHS expert, please do get in touch with us at tsdft.hivesupport@nhs.net.

Posted by Michaela on September 23rd 2025