Physical healthcare in mental illness training for up to 12 staff (10 online), £895+VAT flat
Full day · On-site or live online · Observations, deterioration and antipsychotic side effects
Physical healthcare in mental illness training helps staff look after the physical health of people with mental illness: the higher risks of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, taking and interpreting observations, knowing when to act and how to record it, and the side effects of antipsychotic medicines. Kasorb delivers it in a full day, on-site or live online. £895+VAT covers up to 12 staff (10 online).
- Core observations, and what the numbers mean
- When to act on a change in someone's observations, and how to record it
- Antipsychotic side effects, and why some medicines need blood tests
- £895+VAT for the full day — up to 12 staff on-site or 10 online, not per person
- Certificates emailed the next day
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Compliance and certification
Each person receives a Kasorb certificate of completion, which staff can add to their CPD records. We recommend a refresher every three years. It isn't a regulated qualification.
4 reasons teams choose Kasorb for Physical Healthcare in Mental Illness Training
One price for the whole team
Kasorb trains your team on-site or live online for a flat £895 fee — a full day for up to 12 people on-site or 10 online, with certification and paperwork included.
Training at your workplace
No travel planning, no separate venue booking and less disruption for your team on the day.
Physical health, in a mental health setting
Observations, deterioration and medication side effects, taught around the people your staff support.
Compliance handled properly
Attendance, certification and compliance paperwork are included after the course.
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Course specification
How it works
- Book online, on-site or live online. We'll confirm within 48 hours. We recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date — live online offers the best availability of dates.
- Your trainer calls beforehand to confirm logistics, and to understand your service and the people you support.
- A full day — 6 hours, including breaks.
- Certificates are emailed the next day.
What the course covers
- The link between mental and physical health
- Higher risks: diabetes, heart disease and stroke
- Core observations: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and blood glucose
- Interpreting observations, and when to act
- Record keeping
- Why some medicines need blood tests
- Side effects of antipsychotic medicines
- Physical wellbeing and positive mental health
Who needs this training
Staff who take or record physical observations, or support people with mental illness day to day:
- Mental health nurses and healthcare practitioners
- Healthcare assistants and support workers
- Inpatient and rehabilitation units
- Residential care and supported living for people with mental health needs
- Community mental health teams
We recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
What the law says
People with severe mental illness are more likely to die early than the general population, often from preventable physical illness such as heart disease and diabetes. NICE guidance on psychosis and schizophrenia recommends regular physical health monitoring for people taking antipsychotic medicines — and the staff around them are often the first to notice a change.
In England, CQC's Regulation 9 (person-centred care) expects care to meet people's physical as well as mental health needs, Regulation 12 (safe care and treatment) expects providers to assess and manage risks to people's health, and Regulation 18 expects staff to have the training they need to do that.
How we assess learning
Learning is checked throughout the day through questions and discussion.
Your trainer
Your trainer has used these skills for real, and teaches physical healthcare in terms of the people your staff support — the observations they take, the medicines people are on, and the changes that mean it's time to act.
Logistics
- Room: seating for up to 12, classroom style, with a projector screen or blank wall
- The trainer brings: projector, laptop, flipchart and all general training equipment
- Group size: up to 12 face to face, 10 online
- Timing: a full day of 6 hours, including breaks; staff arrive 15 minutes early
- Access: the trainer needs the room 45 minutes before the start
- Anywhere in the UK, or live online
- Live online: a quiet space and a device with camera and audio for each person joining — ideally one device each, and never more than two people per device
- More dates online: live online often has more dates available, so it's worth asking if you need training sooner or have people across several locations
- Literacy: we recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Cost explained
£895+VAT for the day, for up to 12 staff (10 online). One flat rate for the group, not per person.
More than 12 to train? Book another day at the same flat rate. Several sites? Book each site through our booking site at no extra cost, or we'll arrange them for a £100+VAT admin fee.
Frequently asked questions
Which observations does it cover?
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and blood glucose — what each one tells you, what the numbers mean, and when to act.
How is this different from mental health awareness training?
Mental health awareness builds understanding of mental health and mental ill health. This course is about the physical health of people with mental illness: observations, spotting deterioration, and the side effects of the medicines they take.
Can it be done online?
Yes, live with a trainer, for up to 10 staff — not a recorded module.
Why not e-learning?
Knowing when a set of observations means you need to act comes from talking through real situations. A trainer works through them with your team and answers questions about the people you support. For a full group of 12 it works out at around £75 a head.
How long does the certificate last?
We recommend a refresher every three years.
Can we train more than 12?
Yes. Book another day at the same flat rate.
How quickly can you come?
We confirm bookings within 48 hours, and we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. If you need something sooner, just ask.
Prefer to speak? Call 0207 112 8412