Awarded best UK dementia training initiative by Dementia Care UK.
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Post-diagnostic Support for People with a Learning Disability and Dementia Next delivery: date to be confirmed The course is being updated during 2021 |
Finalist in Diversity through Education category, 2018
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TRAINING resources AVAILABLE to purchase
Until face to face training can begin again, you may be interested in the resources below:
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Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia Training Pack.
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia is a training pack for support staff and allied healthcare professionals (based on the Supporting Derek film and previous 'orange' guide). Included in the pack are four resources:
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Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia Self Study Guide
This self study guide can be used for your continuing professional development. A link is provided to Supporting Derek: a short two-part film featuring actors with a learning disability. This will provide practical examples of some of the issues discussed in this guide and is an essential resource when completing some of the activities. There is also a copy of this self study guide included in the Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia Training Pack (above) as background for those facilitating training courses. Cost £15 Click here to purchase |
How to book the one-day course POST-DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT for PEOPLE with a learning disability and dementia
Please revisit this page later in 2021 for updates of upcoming training.
Venue
This course can be booked for delivery in your workplace for up to 20 staff. Alternatively, individual bookings will be available when the next delivery in Stirling, Scotland is confirmed.
Course aim
This course aims to prepare health, social care and third sector staff to provide individualised and appropriate post-diagnostic support for people with a learning disability and dementia as part of wider organisational planning.
Course objectives
Those attending will be supported to:
Trainer
Dr Karen Watchman
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for health, social care and third sector staff who would like to develop their own learning, and are also willing to share new knowledge and resources with colleagues to better support people with a learning disability affected by dementia. Family members of people with a learning disability are welcome to attend, please contact Karen for reduced rates.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland.
This course aims to prepare health, social care and third sector staff to provide individualised and appropriate post-diagnostic support for people with a learning disability and dementia as part of wider organisational planning.
Course objectives
Those attending will be supported to:
- Debate current practice in supporting people with a learning disability and dementia and identify potential complicating factors.
- Take part in practical activities that identify appropriate and individualised support for people with a learning disability and dementia, and demonstrate ability to safely implement such support in practice.
- Recognise the importance of an outcome-focused approach to make a positive change in someone's life.
Trainer
Dr Karen Watchman
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for health, social care and third sector staff who would like to develop their own learning, and are also willing to share new knowledge and resources with colleagues to better support people with a learning disability affected by dementia. Family members of people with a learning disability are welcome to attend, please contact Karen for reduced rates.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland.
feedback:
loved the ideas and the practical resources to help
great use of teaching skills, kept the room engaged at all times
good to hear different practices and experience
i learnt a lot more than expected and atmosphere was friendly and relaxed
I feel much more confident now
what a refreshing information sharing day
excellent course, Karen's expertise was very informative
Consultancy
I deliver bespoke training or provide consultancy on dementia and ageing in people with a learning (intellectual) disability around the world. Please email me or send a message via Twitter if you would like to discuss further.
