Care Champions - providing training to the care sector

04/04/2026

Venepuncture.

It doesn't look like much, a needle, a tourniquet, a few tubes...and a real human in front of you, trusting you to get this right first time.

Taking blood is not just about getting into a vein. It is knowing which vein and where to go, what you are feeling under your fingers, and when something does not feel right. It is also about avoiding unnecessary pain, preventing bruising, and knowing when to stop rather than pushing on and causing harm.

I can always tell when someone has only learned this online. They know the steps, but not the feel of it. They are not quite sure what they are looking for. That's where things go wrong.

This is why hands on training is so important.You need to feel the difference between a good vein and a poor one. You need to see what happens when things do not go to plan. You need someone there to guide you, correct you, and build your confidence properly.

If your team is expected to carry out venepuncture, make sure they are properly trained, not just signed off on paper.

If you are seeking training that's fully practical and interactive throughout, get in touch.

20/02/2026

This is part of a PEG feeding set from a real person.

Simple equipment, but behind it sits a person who cannot eat or drink safely in the usual way. For them, this tube is not optional. It is how they receive nutrition, hydration, and often their medication.

PEG care is not just about connecting a syringe. It is about preventing infection, recognising complications early, protecting the stoma site, and understanding what normal looks like so you can spot when something is wrong.

When staff understand this properly, PEG feeding becomes safe, calm, and routine. When they do not, the risks increase quickly.

This is why proper, hands on training is important.

Contact us for details of our next course

16/01/2026

It might look simple, but this bit is a key moment in our venepuncture training. Watching the blood flow develop, builds up delegates' understanding long before the needle placement is perfected.

16/01/2026

Stoma care must never be rushed.!

Accurately sizing the stoma is one of the most important practical skills we teach our delegates, as it's one that directly affects the comfort, dignity and quality of life for those we care for. Professionalism starts with the very small details.

19/12/2025

A Christmas message from all of us at Care Champions.

Thank you to every service and every individual who has worked with us this year. We never forget the responsibility that comes with training people who care for others.

To every carer, nurse, manager, and support worker we have trained or worked alongside this year, thank you for trusting us to deliver your clinical and non clinical training.

We wish you a peaceful Christmas, time to rest where possible, and a very Happy New Year.

25/09/2025

What an amazing village we are lucky enough to run our business in.

Not only do we have the best coffee shop, pub and restaurant, but each of them has shown such incredible community spirit this week by helping us out with favours, asking for little or nothing in return. We are so grateful. Thank you all sooooo much., Red Fort Caerleon, Ye Olde Bull Inn and Coffiology

15/09/2025

With the start of flu season, schools, care providers, and health settings are getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year.

At Care Champions, we’ve already begun delivering our Immunisation and Intramuscular Injection training, helping staff feel confident and competent in keeping the people they support safe.

This course covers both the theory and the hands-on practical skills needed to prepare and safely administer injections, manage the cold chain, and respond to adverse reactions.

Today's delegates enjoyed the opportunity to practise their technique in a safe, supported environment, as always

Whether you’re a school, a care home, or a health provider, this training ensures your staff are ready for flu season and beyond.

If your team needs training or refresher sessions, get in touch. We'd be happy to help.

15/08/2025

Glowing client feedback on a sunny autumnal Friday… all thanks to our amazing trainers.

That’s me grinning from ear to ear all weekend, then.! 🥰

13/08/2025

Oh, I love this idea. Bravo 👏

Fish & Chips Friday at Mill House - Friday 29th August!

At Mill House Care Home, we’re proud to support our local community and create welcoming spaces where people can connect, share stories, and enjoy time together.

That’s why we’re inviting those aged 55 and over to join us for our monthly Fish & Chips Friday – a lovely opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a classic lunch in warm and friendly surroundings, taking place on the last Friday of the month.

Join us for a delicious fish and chips lunch, great conversation, and a relaxed atmosphere – all part of our commitment to bringing people together and building stronger community connections.

August’s Fish & Chips Friday is on Friday 29th August at 1:30pm

📍 Mill House Care Home, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DR

👥 For members of our local community, aged 55+

🗓️ A monthly event – spaces are limited!

Booking is essential and places are completely FREE! To book your place, please contact our Community Relations Manager, Paul, at pturvey@ariacare.co.uk

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛

11/08/2025

We deliver practical hands on clinical training for nurses carers and support staff in care homes hospices and community settings.

Our courses focus on the skills your team actually uses every day from venepuncture and wound care to catheterisation medication administration and more.

Real skills and real confidence ready for the real world.

Message us today to book your next training session.

05/08/2025

What a turnaround

It's official. A care home we’ve been supporting over the last 12 months has gone from Requires Improvement to Good across the board.

In that time, we’ve delivered all of their staff training, from safeguarding and medication to dementia care and Mental Capacity Act. The CQC report highlights how staff used that training to improve care, change their practice, and deliver better outcomes.

That’s the difference between training that ticks a box and training that changes care.

When CQC comments on the quality of the training, they recognise that it was effective in building staff confidence and improving care standards.

Huge credit to the fantastic team here at Care Champions. Our knowledge, energy and high standards made this all possible.

We’re proud to have played a part in this journey with our client.