Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Essential training for all health and social care professionals in the UK.
Why is there mandatory training named after Oliver McGowan?
Oliver McGowan tragic death highlighted the urgent need for improved training in this area, and the Health and Care Act 2022 made this training a legal requirement for regulated service providers.
Training that helps to reduce health inequalities
The Oliver McGowan Training is the government’s preferred training, as it is specifically designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
The training aligns with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, aiming to reduce health inequalities by ensuring everyone receives appropriate care.
Why Good Access
Good Access supports organisations across the UK to improve accessibility, strengthen inclusion and create lasting change.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is one example of how we help healthcare organisations build more inclusive services, develop confident professionals and improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
30,000 +
Professionals trained in 2026
85,000+
People expected to receive training in 2026
300,000+
Employees and service users represented through client organisations
200+
Autistic and Learning Disabled Trainers providing lived experience training
50+
Healthcare, public sector and private organisations trust us.
20+
Trusts partner with Good Access
Our experience
We design and deliver training around your organisation, ensuring it fits your teams, schedule, and goals.
We are a trusted partner to NHS organisations across the UK, helping them deliver accessible, inclusive and impactful services and solutions that strengthen capability and improve outcomes.
Oliver McGowan training
Tier 1, Tier 2 & follow-on
There are two tiers of The Oliver McGowan Training, plus follow-on training, so you can select which is most suitable for your organisation and teams.
Tier 1
Tier 1 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is for those who require general awareness of the support autistic people or people with a learning disability may need within your organisation’s setting.
Tier 2
Tier 2 of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training provides more in-depth, detailed learning for organisations or teams that provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability.
Follow-on training
Follow-on training provides more in-depth, detailed learning for organisations or teams that provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability.
Flexible delivery to suit your team
We design and deliver training around your organisation, ensuring it fits your teams, schedule, and goals.
On-Site Training
Live Webinars
We also run public sessions which are open to anyone who wants to learn.
Upcoming Oliver McGowan Training events
We are delighted to announce a significant expansion in the number of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions we provide.
We offer training for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 and additional Follow-on training. Sessions can be facilitated online or in-person in locations across the UK.
Click the button below to find out when and where our training sessions are taking place and to book your place.