Supporting Older People with a Learning Disability
DateMonday, 16 November, 9:30am
LocationHertfordshire Development Centre
PriceTickets from £30
About this event
Course Duration:
9.30am - 12.30pm
Target Audience:
All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s working with people with learning disabilities
Aim:
This course will provide a basic understanding of the health and social care needs of older people with learning disabilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the effects of human aging on older people with learning disabilities
- Understand the impact of age-related changes and activity on older people with learning disabilities
- Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia for a person with learning disabilities
- Understand the health needs of older people with learning disabilities
- Be able to support people with learning disabilities to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare services
- Be able to initiate and support access to health, including screening and health checks
*Please note if you are new to the field of Learning Disability then you must attend Introduction to Learning Disability prior to completing this course*
Venue
Hertfordshire Development Centre
Robertson House Six Hills Way,
Stevenage
SG1 2FQ
Parking
Parking is available on site.
Hertfordshire Development Centre (HDC) is accessible by public transport, being approximately a 10-minute walk from Stevenage bus and railway stations. This link provides directions to the venue.
Parking spaces for HDC delegates and visitors will be available on both the upper level and in the underground carpark; blue badge spaces are available on the upper level, outside the main entrance. Delegates are requested to display a parking permit, available at the following link: Delegate Parking Permit
Further information
NOTE: This course is for individuals who provide Adult Health and Social care in Hertfordshire or who support Hertfordshire residents only
