There are 2 Tiers of training, both start with part one, which is a 90 online eLearning package. You do not need to do both Tiers but each tier has 2 parts.

Tier 1 Part 2 = a 1-hour interactive webinar

Tier 2 part 2 = a full day face to face training comprising half a day on supporting someone with a learning disability, and the other half about supporting autistic people.

All of the information that you need is here:

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism: Tier guidance for employers

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Code of Practice

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

The Code, which supports the statutory training requirements introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022, was laid in Parliament on 19 June 2025 and sets clear standards for CQC-registered providers.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – named after Oliver McGowan, who tragically died in 2016 after a severe allergic reaction after receiving medication despite family objections – is the government’s recommended training package. Over 3 million people have already completed the elearning modules and there are now more than approved 2,700 trainers delivering interactive sessions for part 2 nationwide.

For more information about Oliver’s Training, visit:  The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism | NHS England | Workforce, training and education. 

The elearning modules are also available on the elfh website.

CQC Statutory Guidance

CQC updated their statutory guidance on Regulation 18 in July 2022 to include 2 specific points about the new requirement:

  • You must ensure that all staff receive training in how to interact appropriately with people with a learning disability and autistic people, at a level appropriate to their role.
  • Staff must receive appropriate supervision in their role to ensure they demonstrate and maintain competence in understanding the needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people, including knowing how to support them in the best way.

Find out more about how CQC check that staff are competent to deliver care and treatment to all people using services – including those with a learning disability and autistic people.

They do not tell you specifically how to meet your legal requirements in relation to training. You are responsible for ensuring your staff are appropriately trained to meet the requirements of the regulations.

Training staff to support autistic people and people with a learning disability – Care Quality Commission

If the training is in Gloucestershire, then please email ommt@inclusion-glos.org for any other comment, please contact the National NHS England Team @ england.ommt@nhs.net