Challenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviour is the first step towards finding ways to support individuals and manage their behaviour.
Learners develop an essential understanding of caring for people with dementia, and covers the benefits of positive communication, use of medication, and importance of highly individualised, person-centred care
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care.
A half day workshop exploring practical ways we can invest in our workplace happiness.
This course is developed for care staff and volunteers to raise awareness of the causes of incontinence, the use of continence aids and promotion of good practice.
Care/Support planning will cover a range of topics including assessments, record keeping and managing information. The training will give your care and support workers the knowledge and understanding to effectively write a care plan for the people they support and ensure a clear log is kept ready for CQC inspections. Explore the key features of Care Planning including person centred planning and the promotion of personalised services including goal setting.
Course Outline: What is “Diversity and Inclusion”? The Cultural Contact Lens - understanding different people's experiences The Social Ecological Model - understanding how individual elements sit within and impact upon social change Finding your ‘why’, and the Business Case for D&I Going above and beyond the Law - the Equality Act (2010) and protected characteristics Becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable Privilege, power, and the Cycle of Oppression An introduction to allyship Summary and questions
This course provides learners with the knowledge they need to respond appropriately to behaviours that may challenge, including how to communicate effectively, understand why individuals may display behaviours, and problem solve with the individual.