Black Country -
Oliver McGowan
Mandatory Training
Neurodiverse Training is Black Country ICB's official organisation for Oliver McGowan Tier 2, 2025-2026. We hosted 133 training days and offered 5,320 training spaces to staff across four boroughs.
Across the Black Country
Training delivered across all four Black Country boroughs - 133 training days offering 5,320 spaces.
Training Spaces Offered by Region
Delegates by Setting
Delegates by Position
What Delegates Are Saying
Based on Tier 2 evaluation surveys carried out between June 2025 and January 2026. 1,982 delegates responded.
"The lived patient experience aspect of the course was invaluable. The discussions and insight were great. Great course!"
- Training Delegate, NHS Primary Care
"Excellent Presentation and Awareness of Course. This is needed to improve how we work with people who have disabilities."
- Training Delegate, NHS Primary Care
"It was refreshing to attend training where I can come away and use it in the workplace to enhance patient experience and reduce their anxiety."
- Training Delegate, NHS Acute Trust
Average Scores by Question (out of 5)
Overall Quality Rating Distribution
rated 4 or 5 stars
Training Tiers
The Health and Care Act 2022 requires all regulated health and social care providers to ensure their staff receive appropriate learning disability and autism training. We deliver both tiers.
Tier 1
Online Webinar
For all staff who do not directly work with or make decisions about people with a learning disability or autism. Delivered as a live online webinar.
- Live online webinar format
- Attend from any quiet location
- Delivered by those with lived experience
- Certificate included
Tier 2
In-Person - Full Day
For all staff who directly work with or make decisions about the care and treatment of people with a learning disability or autism. Full day in-person.
- Full day in-person training (10am - 4:30pm)
- Morning: Learning Disability session
- Afternoon: Autism session
- Co-delivered with Experts by Experience
- Certificate included
Discounts available for bulk bookings - contact us to discuss your organisation's training needs.
Train The Trainer
We offer three pathways to certify your organisation's trainers to deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in-house. All trainer training is for organisations only.
Tier 1 Trio Training
Train your trios (facilitator + 2 Experts by Experience) to deliver the Tier 1 interactive webinar in-house.
Two online sessions, 3 hours each
Tier 2 Facilitator Training
Two-day course to become a certified Tier 2 Facilitator. Includes complimentary access to all our e-learning.
Two-day course, 9:30-4:30
Tier 2 Co-trainer Training
Train your Experts by Experience to co-deliver Tier 2. Up to 10 co-trainers with LD or 12 with autism per cohort.
Three-day course, 10:00-3:30
All pathways include NHS England certification and additional access to eLearning to meet compliance.
Approved by the Department of Health
Our delivery is approved by the Department of Health and Social Care's Quality Assured Care Learning Service. This means our training is accepted by the CQC and meets the code of practice.
Ready to Get Your Team Trained?
Free consultation - no obligation. We will find the right tier and format for your organisation.
View Training Options Train the Trainer PathwaysSkills for Care Certified - CQC Accepted - LDSS Cost Recovery Eligible
About us
Neurodiversity training delivered by those who live it. All our team are neurodivergent professionals with decades of experience working within health and social care.
What Else We Offer
Certificates worth CPD hours
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Different neurodivergent conditions, their differences, and what helps each mind thrive at work.
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Certificates worth CPD hours
Mental Health in Autistic Young People
Autistic mental health in children and young people. Environment, unmet needs, and emotional regulation.
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Certificates worth CPD hours
Understanding ARFID
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in autistic people and supportive approaches for health professionals.
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Certificates worth CPD hours
What is Demand Avoidance?
Understanding demand avoidance in autistic children and young people and how to reduce distress.
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Certificates worth CPD hours
Sensory and Physical Behaviours
How sensory differences drive physical behaviours and what this means for support and environments.
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Certificates worth CPD hours
Autism and Physical Health
Physical health in autistic people and why needs are often unmet. Co-occurring conditions and access to care.
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Ready to book training for your organisation? Want to discuss bulk discounts or Train the Trainer options? We are here to help.
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