Since 2022 Training in Healthcare have been working in collaboration with the N&W ICB, the UEA and NHS England to improve hydration among the elderly.
We are proud to say that we have trained over 460 people across 90 settings and were a Regional Finalist in the Great British Care Awarded 2024. Due to this success the programme has been extended until 2027.
The training is now offered in 4 Tiers and we strongly encourage everybody to complete all tiers to gain the maximum benefit of exclusive Hydration Champion Forum events, CPD and free training opportunities
Norfolk and Waveney Hydration Programme
Free and Fully Funded by NHS England
Tier 1 - Drinking Well: Caring for Older Adults
This is a short course aiming to increase understanding of how to support older
adults to drink well and prevent dehydration. You have options! You can either complete this at your convenience via an eLearning platform, or sign-up to a limited number of Face-to-Face Zoom sessions instead.
Who is this for? Anyone who provides care to Over 65’s
Delivery eLearning or limited number of 'face-to-face' zoom sessions
Duration and Location Under an hour on the ‘Connect Now’ or UEA website
Outcome Certification and eligibility for Tier 2
Click HERE for FREE UEA eLearning
or
Click HERE for FREE Connect Now eLearning
or
Click HERE for the FREE Face-to-Face Zoom session Sign-Up
Tier 2 - Organisation Planning
Title: Setting Action Planning
Who is this for?: While mainly designed for residential settings, this Tier should be completed by everyone to improve Hydration across their organisation!
PLEASE NOTE: If your organisation has previously completed this Tier,
you don't need to complete it again. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Delivery: Self-Directed using the 3 easy-to-follow documents below - this should be completed by Managers and representatives from across your setting
Duration and Location: At your setting, at your convenience!
Outcome: Improved Hydration for elderly residents (and often staff too!) across your organisation and eligibility for FREE Face-to-Face Champion Training (Tier 3)
Download all 3 documents and follow Instructions
1. Home Needs Analysis - Self-Assessment
2. Home Needs Analysis - Observation
3. Home Hydration Action Plan
Tier 3 - Hydration Champion Workshop
This is a 1-day course aiming to increase understanding of how to support older
adults to drink well and prevent dehydration
Title Hydration Champion Workshop Day
Who is this for? Those who have completed Tier 1 and 2
Delivery FREE Face-to-Face Training by a TiHC Expert Trainer
Duration and Location 1 Full Day/Across Norfolk
Outcome Certification, 'Hydration Champion Status', a 'Pin Badge' to wear wherever you work and full access to the Hydration Champion Forum events calendar, including free Face-to-Face CPD
Click HERE to sign-up
Tier 4 - Hydration Champion Forum
Description: The Hydration Champion Forum has proven to be an outstanding tool for continued professional development, free face-to-face training, valuable networking and improving hydration!
Who is this for? Anybody in Norfolk and Waveney with 'Hydration Champion' Status
Delivery FREE Face-to-Face by a TiHC Expert Trainer every 3 months until 2027
Previous sessions have included: Oral Healthcare, Medicines, IDDSI and Dysphagia, Moving and Handling, UTI's, Bowel Care, Activities Co-Ordinator Training and guest speakers including; SALT specialists, Urologists, Charities and Guest Champions
Click HERE to sign-up
