• Infection Prevention & Control for Long-Term Residential Care Settings

    LHP Skillnet commissioned the RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery to develop this Infection Prevention & Control programme specifically for nurses working within Long-Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCF). The aim is to support nurses...

  • A comprehensive, self-paced Infection Prevention & Control programme ideal for nurses working full-time.

    LHP Skillnet are delighted to announce the launch of our new course: Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Residential Care Settings starting this September. Background LHP Skillnet commissioned the RCSI Faculty of Nursing and...

  • Directors of Nursing in the Long-Term Care Sector in Ireland Learning and Development Supports Required to Meet Challenges in Their Current Role LHP Skillnet are delighted to publish our recent report on the...

  • LHP Skillnet is proud to be teaming up with The Department of Health on a new initiative which will aim to support nursing homes in building nurse expertise in the field of gerontology, new details...

  • LHP Skillnet is proud to team up with The Department of Health on a new initiative which aims to support residential care providers in building nurse expertise in the field of Gerontology. This initiative...

  • University College Dublin is one of the largest, most established centres of learning in Ireland. Their UCD Professional Academy programme combines academic heritage with modern ambition to provide industry-leading professional courses. With flexible courses...

  • Complaint Management is essential for private residential care providers.

    This Complaint Management course equips attendees with a structured framework to effectively handle complaints within their services, emphasizing the protection of complainants' rights and ensuring fair, impartial investigations. Practical examples are provided to demonstrate...

  • Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet - Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in UCC Associate Director with Glas Care Richard shared his experience of the IPC Programme which was developed to meet the...

  • Essential oils are a popular resource for carers and activity coordinators due to their diverse therapeutic properties. But are they safe?

    As Irish Residential Care keeps evolving, comprehensive, high-quality staff training by LHP Skillnet helps member companies not only achieve and maintain compliance with existing demands but go further and anticipate trends in the sector...

  • Activity coordination in nursing homes is not just about keeping residents occupied; it is about enhancing their overall wellbeing and maintaining their physical and mental health.

    At LHP Skillnet, we promote holistic care with a person-centred approach. For the Residential Care sector, informed activity coordination is a vital asset to improve overall quality of care. Activity coordination in nursing homes...