About Oliver's Campaign
Who Was Oliver Mcgowan
Oliver was an autistic teenager with a mild learning disability who died in 2016 after being given medication in hospital against both his and his family’s wishes.
An independent investigation found that a lack of understanding about autism, learning disability, communication needs, and appropriate care contributed to the circumstances surrounding his death.
His story led to a national campaign calling for mandatory training for all health and social care staff to help prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
About the OMMT Training
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the UK’s standardised training programme for health and social care staff, developed in line with NHS England guidance and the Health and Care Act 2022.
The training is designed to help staff build the knowledge, confidence, and understanding needed to provide safer, more inclusive, and person-centred care for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
The Oliver Mcgowan Mandatory Training
Why This Training Matters
Health and social care staff should feel confident in supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities through safe, respectful, and person-centred practice.
Staff must be able to:
- Understand autism and learning disability
- Communicate effectively
- Recognise individual needs
- Make reasonable adjustments
- Provide safe, person-centred care
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