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
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How to book
Information provided at the time of booking will only be used for the purpose of confirming course details.
Venue
This course can be booked for delivery in your workplace for up to 20 staff. Alternatively, individual bookings will be available later in 2021 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.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland. Participants are supported to deliver training at skilled level within their organisations.
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, for example the effect of medication.
- 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.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland. Participants are supported to deliver training at skilled level within their organisations.
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 if you would like to discuss further.
