Course Overview: It is important that everybody who works in the care environment recognises the signs of potential eating and drinking difficulties and is able to support service users to eat and drink. This course combines both theory and practical sessions to equip those who work in care settings with this knowledge. Course Aims: Define Dysphagia Identify the main parts of the human mouth and pharynx Recognise signs and symptoms of aspiration Know when to refer a service user Recognise good positions at mealtimes Experience food textures and being fed in different positions Management responsibilities
Our Dealing with Difficult People Training provides your team with communication skills to handle challenging situations, identify early warning signs & triggers, whilst creating more positive outcomes.
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.