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 |
Finalist in Diversity through Education category, 2018
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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 'real-time' attendance via Microsoft Teams. The online 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 online course is currently delivered live on Microsoft Teams for up to 20 staff from one organisation. To take part, staff are advised to use a PC or laptop with stable internet connection. Use of a headset (to cut out background noise) is encouraged and a microphone (to enable full participation) is required.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland.
- One day of training delivered by Karen Watchman (currently online).
- 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 toolkit with 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 'real-time' attendance via Microsoft Teams. The online 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.
- Develop (with colleagues as appropriate) a draft organisational plan/strategy for supporting individuals ageing with a learning disability and dementia.
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 online course is currently delivered live on Microsoft Teams for up to 20 staff from one organisation. To take part, staff are advised to use a PC or laptop with stable internet connection. Use of a headset (to cut out background noise) is encouraged and a microphone (to enable full participation) is required.
The course is delivered at the Skilled level of the Promoting Excellence Framework, Scotland.
feedback from online delivery
The whole day was so useful and informative. Good mix of case studies and chat and general information
the resources and links are great and the discussions great too
The whole day was so useful and informative. Good mix of case studies and chat and general information
I found the group work very beneficial. Its good to hear what other people have experienced and what measures they have put in place, Sharing information is invaluable.
The videos were excellent And having access to the Toolkit area will be a great resource.
Karen was an excellent facilitator, I really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend for all frontline staff.
feedback from face to face delivery:
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 have delivered bespoke training or provided 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.
