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Introduction to 24-hour Postural Care for Parents/Caregivers

Introduction to 24-hour Postural Care for Parents/Caregivers

By Born at the Right Time

5.0(1)
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  • On-Demand course

  • 1 hour

Description

This 3-hours on-demand course is written by parents for parents and caregivers of people with disabilities who need 24-hour Postural Care. 

Details

24-hour Postural Care is essential for people with limited movement to promote comfort and protect a person's body. It is key to giving a person the best chance to be pain free, enjoy what they do and give them access to things which make them happy. This on-demand course introduces the key principles around 24-hour Postural Care for people who have limited movements. It particularly focuses on the lying posture. 

This course has subsidised places available, so if the cost is prohibitive for you, please do get in touch with training@bornattherighttime.com 

The course covers:

  • What is 24-hour Postural Care and why is it important?

  • What might good 24-hour Postural Care look like?

  • How do we know it is working?

  • Personalised Postural Care

Testimonials 

"The recorded videos were engaging and interactive."

"I most liked the combination of training about technical aspects of postural care combined with training on co-production... The best technical system is the one that's used."

Contact us to book this training for your team, department or organisation with group discounts and bespoke training opportunities. If you would prefer to be invoiced directly for this training event please email admin@bornattherighttime.com 

Trainers 

Rachel Wright (BSc) Founder/Director of Born at the Right Time Rachel is author of The Skies I'm Under, HSJ Finalist for Best Education Program for the NHS 2023, finalist 2020 RCN Nursing Awards, Host The Skies We're Under Podcast, Best Trainer Finalist National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2022, qualified nurse and unqualified mum of three sons; one of whom has severe disabilities and life-limiting epilepsy. 

Occasionally, she ties on her trainers and runs  jogs in a vague attempt to counteract her love for Salt ‘n Vinegar crisps, hummus and all things carbohydrate. 

Sarah Clayton (BSc, PGCE) CEO Simple Stuff Works Sarah is passionate about all things postural care. Sounds dull but it turns out that her passion translates into highly contagious enthusiasm. She has developed a range of accredited training courses accessible to health, social care and education practitioners. 

Sarah has four children, works full-time and can regularly be found wearing her jumper inside out.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I share the course link with others?

    No, once a booking is made only the person who registered can access the course. If you know someone who would benefit from completing the course, please ask them to create their own booking or forward the request to training@bornattherighttime.com 


  • Do I need to complete the course in one session?

    No, you do not need to complete the course in one session. You can work through the course at your own pace, pause and return when you are able, your progress will be saved. In order to return to the course, please use the 'View and manage your order' link from your 'Order Confirmation' email. 

  • Can I purchase this training for a larger group/team?

    Yes, please contact training@bornattherighttime.com and one of our team would be happy to help. 

  • Will there be more events for parents/carers?

    We are passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities through Supporting their Family, Training Practitioners as well as Influencing and Collaborating with policy makers and providers to turn rhetoric into reality.

    Please visit this page where all our parents/carers events are listed. You can also sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with our latest projects. 

Course Content

Course details
  1. Course Information
  2. Trainer Introduction
Module 1: What is Postural Care and Why Me?
  1. What is 24-hour postural care?
  2. Who is at risk?
  3. Why 24-hours?
  4. Myths about Postural Care
Module 2: What might good look like?
  1. What makes a good day?
  2. Good posture in lying
  3. Sitting, standing and moving
  4. Good 24-hour Postural Care
Module 3: Is it working?
  1. Output or outcome?
  2. Outcomes for everyone
  3. Goldsmith Indices of Body Symmetry
  4. What is Personalised Care?
Module 4: Personalised Postural Care
  1. Progress not Perfection
  2. 24-hour Postural Care at Home
  3. Summary
Further Training and Resources
  1. References
  2. The Skies We're Under Podcast
  3. Parent/Carer workshops
  4. The Skies I'm Under Memoir

About The Provider

Born at the Right Time
Born at the Right Time
Southend-on-sea
5.0(1)

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