Awarded best UK dementia training initiative by Dementia Care UK.
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Online Course: Post-diagnostic Support for People with a Learning Disability and Dementia Available to book now |
Finalist in Diversity through Education category, 2018
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new for 2022 - online course
This course is delivered over Zoom by Karen Watchman in 'real-time' over 3 x 2 hour online sessions. Booking is via Eventbrite - please choose the cohort number you are interested in attending and follow the relevant link below to book.
Times shown are UK, please see here for world clock converter.
Times shown are UK, please see here for world clock converter.
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COHORT 1 DATES (UK GMT)
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COHORT 2 DATES (UK GMT)
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COHORT 3 DATES (UK BST)
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Please note that you are booking to attend all of the above sessions in either cohort 1, 2, or 3 (not a combination of dates). No refunds will be made if you are unable to participate in the full cohort.
If none of the available options suit your timezone, please let Karen know as you can be added to a waiting list and notified when when a more suitable delivery time is available. Alternatively, please use the Messenger chat function to the bottom left of your screen and I aim to reply within two working days.
If none of the available options suit your timezone, please let Karen know as you can be added to a waiting list and notified when when a more suitable delivery time is available. Alternatively, please use the Messenger chat function to the bottom left of your screen and I aim to reply within two working days.
.What is the cost?
The total course fee is £99.
What is included in the fee?
About the course
This course was awarded dementia training initiative of the year at the UK National Dementia Care Awards, 2018. It has been adapted for online delivery and involves your 'real-time' attendance for two hours per week over a three-week period (six hours in total). The course is not recorded.
Aim
This course aims to prepare professionals and family carers to provide individualised and appropriate support for people with a learning disability during and after a diagnosis of dementia.
Learning objectives
Those attending will be supported to:
Who should attend?
The course will be relevant to health, allied health, third sector, social care and social work professionals, family carers and students. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Method of delivery
The course is delivered live on Zoom with a link sent one week in advance. Zoom is free to download here or this will be automatic when you join your first training session. To take part, you are advised to use a PC or laptop with stable internet connection. Please try to use a headset (to cut out background noise) and a microphone (to enable you to fully participate). Turning your camera on is encouraged but optional!
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland.
The total course fee is £99.
What is included in the fee?
- 3 x 2 hours of 'live' training from Dr Karen Watchman on the dates shown above - please select a cohort.
- Access to a downloadable version of the 25-minute training video 'Supporting Derek' (2 minute clip shown on this page) which you can use in your practice.
- Ongoing access to a private course web page which contains course handouts and additional downloadable resources.
- Support to develop a plan to embed your learning in practice.
About the course
This course was awarded dementia training initiative of the year at the UK National Dementia Care Awards, 2018. It has been adapted for online delivery and involves your 'real-time' attendance for two hours per week over a three-week period (six hours in total). The course is not recorded.
Aim
This course aims to prepare professionals and family carers to provide individualised and appropriate support for people with a learning disability during and after a diagnosis of dementia.
Learning objectives
Those attending will be supported to:
- Understand current evidence in supporting people with a learning disability and dementia.
- Recognise the human rights of people with a learning disability and dementia to make decisions, exercise choice, and access information, including about their diagnosis.
- Engage with practical activities that reinforce the importance of individualised support, including the impact of the environment across care settings.
- Develop and apply an outcome-focused approach to providing care and support.
Who should attend?
The course will be relevant to health, allied health, third sector, social care and social work professionals, family carers and students. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Method of delivery
The course is delivered live on Zoom with a link sent one week in advance. Zoom is free to download here or this will be automatic when you join your first training session. To take part, you are advised to use a PC or laptop with stable internet connection. Please try to use a headset (to cut out background noise) and a microphone (to enable you to fully participate). Turning your camera on is encouraged but optional!
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 us 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, see images below for some examples. Please email me or send a message via Twitter if you would like to discuss further.
