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RCN Scotland Supporting Better Care Programme

Last updated: 28/10/2025

Course

Exclusive quality-assured course.

Available to everyone

Applicable for any nurse looking to learn

#Professional development

Who is this Programme for?

Supporting Better Care is suitable for those new to their role or experienced workers. No formal qualifications are required, but it is recommended that those attending are working in a care setting.

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Find out more

If there’s any further information or questions you have, contact us on the information below

Leadership Development, Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, Room 207, London, W1G 0RN

leadershipdevelopment@rcn.org.uk 0207 647 3485

On this programme participants will:

The participant will be able to:

develop an understanding of reflective practice and use it to reflect on the value of your role and the difference you make to patient/client care

understand your preferred learning style to inform your continuing development

have an increased understanding of your personal accountability in relation to health and social care

practise the values of dignity in care

have an increased understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration identify issues relating to patient safety and infection control

have an increased awareness of sensory impairment in patient care

explain your role in the management of patients with diabetes

recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia and the importance of person-centred care in its management.

Programme contents

Types of diabetes

This resource will assist you in developing your knowledge of diabetes mellitus in adults, in order to promote safe, competent and compassionate care for people living with diabetes. Diabetes Essentials will also signpost you to other resources to support your learning and professional development. For more information, see: Diabetes: the essentials for non-specialists.