Free Resources for Health & Social Care Teams
Download our free A2 posters and planning resources — designed to support health and social care professionals across England and Wales. Print and display in staff rooms, offices and care settings.
2027 Healthcare Awareness Calendar
A free A2 wall calendar listing UK and world healthcare awareness days, key campaigns, awareness weeks and bank holidays for England and Wales throughout 2027. Perfect for planning team activities and communications.
IDDSI Dysphagia Care A2 Poster
A whole-team guide to giving food and drinks safely to people with swallowing difficulties. Covers the IDDSI levels, pre-meal checks, fork and spoon audits, thickener storage safety, and when to stop and report. Free to print and share.
CQC Fundamental Standards A2 Poster
A clear, accessible summary of the CQC Fundamental Standards — the regulations every health and social care provider in England must meet. Ideal for staff rooms, offices and care settings.
CQC Five Key Questions A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering the CQC's five key inspection questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led — with what inspectors look for under each domain. Essential for CQC inspection preparation.
Mental Health Act A2 Poster
A concise reference poster covering key provisions of the Mental Health Act (1983 and 2025 reforms) — designed to support health and social care staff in understanding their duties and patients' rights.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) A2 Poster
An essential reference poster explaining the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including the June 2026 Supreme Court ruling. Vital for care homes and supported living.
Care Act 2014 A2 Poster
A comprehensive summary of the Care Act 2014 — covering wellbeing, assessment, eligibility, care planning and safeguarding. A vital reference for anyone working in adult social care in England.
SBAR Communication A2 Poster
A practical reference poster explaining the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication framework — essential for safe clinical handovers, escalation and team communication.
Consent in Care A2 Poster
A clear guide to consent frameworks in health and social care — covering Gillick competence, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, age-based consent (under 16, 16–17, 18+), testing capacity and best interests decision-making. Applies in England and Wales.
Activities of Daily Living A2 Poster
A comprehensive reference poster covering the 12 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) — a vital framework for care planning, assessment and person-centred care in health and social care settings across England and Wales.
aSSKINg Pressure Ulcer Prevention A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering the aSSKINg framework for pressure ulcer prevention — Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence and moisture, Nutrition and hydration. Essential for care homes, community nursing and hospital wards.
Positive Behaviour Support A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework — understanding behaviour as communication, proactive strategies, and person-centred approaches for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
Recognising Deterioration A2 Poster
A vital reference poster covering the early recognition of patient deterioration — including NEWS2 scoring, escalation pathways, and when to call for help. Essential for all health and social care staff.
Falls Prevention A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering falls prevention in health and social care settings — risk factors, assessment tools, environmental checks, and post-fall response. Essential for care homes and community teams.
Safeguarding Adults A2 Poster
A clear reference poster covering adult safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 — the six principles, types of abuse and neglect, how to raise a concern, and the role of the local authority. Essential for all care staff.
Infection Prevention & Control A2 Poster
A comprehensive reference poster covering infection prevention and control (IPC) — standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, waste management, and outbreak response. Essential for all health and social care settings.
Medicines Safety A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering safe medicines management — the six rights of medication administration, storage, controlled drugs, recording, and reporting errors. Essential for care homes and community settings.
Hydration & Nutrition A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering hydration and nutrition in health and social care — signs of dehydration and malnutrition, MUST screening, fluid balance, and supporting people to eat and drink well.
Mouth Care A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering oral health and mouth care in health and social care settings — daily mouth care routines, denture care, signs of oral health problems, and when to refer. Essential for care home and domiciliary care staff.
Continence & Catheter Care A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering continence care and catheter management in health and social care — types of incontinence, catheter care best practice, infection prevention, and when to escalate.
End of Life Care A2 Poster
A compassionate reference poster covering end of life care in health and social care — recognising the dying phase, comfort care, communication with families, and the five priorities of care. Essential for all care staff.
Dementia Communication A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering communication approaches for people living with dementia — verbal and non-verbal techniques, validation, reminiscence, and creating a dementia-friendly environment. Essential for care home and community staff.
Delirium A2 Poster
A clear reference poster covering delirium in health and social care — types of delirium, risk factors, early recognition, the 4AT assessment tool, prevention strategies, and how to support someone experiencing delirium.
Staff Wellbeing & Speaking Up A2 Poster
A supportive reference poster covering staff wellbeing and the duty to speak up — recognising stress and burnout, accessing support, Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, and whistleblowing protections. Essential for all health and social care staff.
Good Record Keeping A2 Poster
A practical reference poster covering the principles of good record keeping in health and social care — accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and the legal and professional standards that apply. Essential for all care staff.
Duty of Candour A2 Poster
A clear reference poster covering the statutory and professional duty of candour — what it means, when it applies, the steps to follow after a notifiable safety incident, and the importance of a culture of openness. Essential for all registered providers and staff.
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