Social Care

It contains information for care and support workers who would like a greater understanding of the processes involved with ageing and learning disabilities.

This Anti Discriminatory Practice awareness course is designed to increase the attendees understanding of how certain groups within society may be subjected to negative stereotyping or discrimination during their everyday lives.

This course is designed to give staff the skills to undertake the role of Appropriate Adult.

A detailed course designed for all personnel who work within residential care, support and domiciliary settings & may have to come across service users with ASD as part of their daily duties.

This course covers such topics as: • Example of H&S general policy • Example of H&S statement of intent • The employer’s responsibility • Work related stress • Violence in the work place & positive behaviour management • Musculoskeletal disorders in health & social care • Preventing slips and trips in the workplace • Needle-stick injuries - What’s the...

This Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course is designed to raise awareness. CBT is a short term talking treatment that has a practical approach to problem solving. It aims to change patterns of thinking and/ or behaviour that impact on individual, causing difficulties.

This is a one day Court Skills course for the benefit of the newly qualified, inexperienced or nervous social care staff faced with the prospect of appearing in court. It is also useful for other professionals from a non-legal background who wish to gain an understanding of what to expect when...

This course is designed for personnel working in a child care setting. The aim of the day is to provide attendees with understanding, knowledge and skills in order to supplement their current skills base on direct work with children and young people.

This course covers such topics as: Define the terms equality and diversity The benefits and key concepts of diversity along with it’s principles The current legislative framework around equalities legislation Positive action and why it is an important recruitment tool The responsibilities regarding equality & diversity Differentiate between an individual’s rights and...

It is well known that people with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to mental health problems and psychiatric illnesses than the general population.

Course Summary This course covers such topics as: Definition of loss & bereavement Effect of bereavement on an individual Grief, emotions & the importance of communication Principles of supporting individuals who are bereaved The grief wheel (Life function, Shock, Protest, disorganisation, reorganisation) Normal grief and complicated grief Absent grief, delayed grief, inhibited grief,...

Course Summary This course covers such topics as: Who will be affected by the Mental Capacity Act? What is Mental Capacity and lack of capacity? How is capacity assessed? Who can be a decision maker? Acting lawfully in connection with care and treatment The court of protection and the public guardian Criminal offences...

Participants will identify the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s disease including the three stages of Alzheimer’s. An understanding of the causes of Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s disease will be gained with an examination ofthe most effective ways of caring for older people with both Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s.

This course is open to all healthcare professionals and will cover all aspects of person centred care planning in different healthcare environments.

This course is designed to provide you with a proper understanding of personality disorder & paranoia, and a clear and systematic sequence of steps to consistently deliver successful interventions. It will equip you with skills that are essential to working with personality disorder and paranoia, many of which can be transferred...

This course is open to all healthcare professionals and will cover all aspects of promoting independence in personal care.

This course covers such topics as: Understanding what is abuse Recognising acts, signs and symptoms of abuse How to safeguard individuals from abuse What to do should you have a concern How to respond to an individual should they disclose a concern

Course Summary This course covers such topics as: Recognising acts, signs and symptoms of abuse How to safeguard individuals from abuse What to do should you have a concern How to respond to an individual should they disclose a concern The local multi agency procedures and the local safeguarding board The process from...

This will help staff to develop their knowledge and skills in supporting people at risk of suicide or self harm and consider the necessary support, care and interventions to try to prevent the individual from harming themselves.

Children and adults who suffer with attachment difficulties can present many challenges, due to their inability to form trusting relationships. The course will look at different kinds of attachment disorder and their consequent effects on their development and behaviour. Practitioners will be given the opportunity to examine different techniques for working with...