About the qualifications
These new qualifications in promoting the mental health and well-being of older people are designed to shift the focus of frontline practice with all older people from managing problems to promoting positive well-being in its broadest sense. The qualifications aim to build on the previous work and life experiences of learners and are relevant to people who are new to their role as well as those who already have experience of working with older people. The qualifications are designed to meet the requirements for the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

About the materials
Grounded in current research and best practice these resources are designed to challenge learners' attitudes to, and assumptions about, older people and to bring about real change to frontline practice across the range of service settings.

Vital information for: everyone involved in improving and maintaining the mental well-being of older people, whether they are based in health services, housing, social care, advice and employment, education sport and leisure, or the criminal justice system - in the voluntary, public or private sectors.

This includes paid staff, volunteers and informal carers supporting and working with older people in their own homes, in community and day services, hospital and residential settings, housing schemes and secure accommodation.

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.