Learning with and from one another to unlock the power of intergenerational practice
CPD & Short Courses in Intergenerational Practice
The Learn pathway brings together AHNEd’s CPD and short courses in intergenerational practice.
These programmes are designed as accessible entry points, allowing individuals and teams to build understanding, confidence and practical insight, either as standalone CPD or as preparation for accredited learning and longer-term development.
All courses are certified by the CPD Certification Service
Short Course: Introduction to Intergenerational Practice
The Introduction to Intergenerational Practice course is a one-day CPD-certified programme designed to provide a clear, practical introduction to intergenerational work.
The course is suitable as a standalone CPD opportunity or as a first step into AHNEd’s accredited learning pathways.
Location: Online
Format: Live interactive delivery
Duration: One day
"You made this day so informative and enjoyable and I am so grateful for your mentorship!"
Course Fees
Individual: £95
Group (3 to 5 people): £90 per person
Group (up to 10 people): £85 per person
Group (up to 15 people): £80 per person
Short course: Welcome to Intergenerational Practice: Strategies for Success
This in-person CPD course offers a practical introduction to the basics of intergenerational practice in a live setting. Delivered at Apples & Honey Nightingale Nursery and Nightingale House Care Home, the course provides participants with the opportunity to experience intergenerational work in action and reflect on quality, impact and delivery.
The course is designed to complement AHNEd’s introductory learning and can be taken as standalone CPD or as preparation for accredited study.
Location: Nightingale House, London
Format: In-person
Duration: One day (six and a half hours)
"Loved the day especially seeing IG in action."
Course Fees
Lunch is included with all bookings
Individual: £120
Group (3 to 5): £115 per person
Group (up to 10): £110 per person
Group (up to 15): £105 per person
Short course: Bridging the Gap - Intergenerational Strategies for Clinical Educators
In the modern health sector, a highly intergenerational workforce is a strategic asset. This training utilises the 5-Lens Framework - Language, Equity, Performance, Relational, and Society, to move beyond generational stereotypes and examine ageism as a barrier to clinical excellence. The five lenses of the framework are designed to be circular and mutually reinforcing, where efforts in one area directly support and enable the success of the others, creating a sustained, positive organisational culture.
Specifically designed for the NHS context, where up to five generations work side by side, this programme focuses on the critical need to retain a workforce that is ageing faster than it is growing. We bridge the generational gap through 'Safety Synergy': a model that combines the cutting-edge knowledge of early-career staff with the stable, seasoned expertise of late-career professionals to optimise clinical performance.
By the end of this training, clinical educators will be equipped to identify the building blocks of a thriving, intergenerational environment where no expertise is wasted, and no talent is overlooked.
Location: NHS Training Centres / Online
Format: In-person or online
Duration: 3 hours
"Well facilitated and given the opportunity to share ideas with our peers. Rich conversations and very thought provoking. Thank you.”
In person - Group size maximum 40
Online - Group size maximum 30