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Challenges for the workforce: choice, control and self-directed support   Manchester , 2008-12-08 09:30:00 - 2008-12-08 16:05:00

This conference looks specifally at how these changes will impact on the current workforce, focussing on people with learning disabilities and service provision within the learning disability sector. The conference will enable delegates to understand some of the current experiences and future implications. With real life scenarios, practical solutions and ideas to move forward with workfoce changes, this conference will advise, inform and inspire.

Autism - answering important questions   Tullamore Court Hotel, Co Offaly , 2008-11-12 09:45:00 - 2008-11-13 16:45:00

The label autism is a relatively new phenomenon. However, since Leo Kanner’s original use of the term, it has become clear that a diagnosis of autism can have a wide range of complicated implications. Autism is not a single entity but a complex continuum. As our knowledge of autism increases, its sheer complexity means that the provision of support and services must be flexible and varied. This means that parents, carers and professionals often face questions about ASD that are difficult to answer easily. First, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the ABA approach? Second, how do we provide person centred services? Third, what are the best strategies for educating and supporting people? Fourth, how do we manage difficult behaviours in a non aversive manner?

Why does he/she need an advocate? Understanding independent advocacy   Kidderminster , 2008-10-21 09:00:00 - 2008-10-21 16:30:00

This event gives perspective on the history of advocacy showing why it is important to people with a learning disability. It will give learners the opportunity to reflect on the role of an advocate and to understand what are the possibilities and challenges. The day will identify ways in which current legislation and the forthcoming national advocacy qualification promote the importance of supporting people to have a voice of their own to influence the support they receive.

Why does he/she need an advocate? Understanding independant advocacy   London , 2009-03-18 09:00:00 - 2009-03-18 16:30:00

This event gives perspective on the history of advocacy showing why it is important to people with a learning disability. It will give learners the opportunity to reflect on the role of an advocate and to understand what are the possibilities and challenges. The day will identify ways in which current legislation and the forthcoming national advocacy qualification promote the importance of supporting people to have a voice of their own to influence the support they receive.

Why does he/she need an advocate? Undersntanding independant advocacy   Kidderminster , 2009-06-24 09:30:00 - 2009-06-24 16:30:00

This event gives perspective on the history of advocacy showing why it is important to people with a learning disability. It will give learners the opportunity to reflect on the role of an advocate and to understand what are the possibilities and challenges. The day will identify ways in which current legislation and the forthcoming national advocacy qualification promote the importance of supporting people to have a voice of their own to influence the support they receive.

'But she can't tell you what she wants' - non instructed advocacy   Manchester , 2008-11-05 09:30:00 - 2008-11-05 16:30:00

The event offers a ‘toolbox’ of ideas and practical suggestions to make sure people with high support needs are not only heard but taken seriously.

'But she cant tell you what she wants' - non instructed advocacy   Kidderminster , 2009-02-03 09:00:00 - 2009-02-03 16:30:00

The event offers a ‘toolbox’ of ideas and practical suggestions to make sure people with high support needs are not only heard but taken seriously.

Making it happen - implementing the Mental Capacity Act 2005   Kidderminster , 2008-11-10 09:00:00 - 2008-11-10 16:30:00

This event will look at ways of implementing the Mental Capacity Act to improve the quality of lives of people with learning disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal and organisational practice, and explore practical strategies to improve the support they offer in implementing the Act in their workplace. As part of the process, participants will complete a Personal Action plan to take away and use in their workplace.

Making it happen - implementing the Mental Capacity Act 2005   Sheffield , 2009-02-10 09:00:00 - 2009-02-10 16:30:00

This event will look at ways of implementing the Mental Capacity Act to improve the quality of lives of people with learning disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal and organisational practice, and explore practical strategies to improve the support they offer in implementing the Act in their workplace. As part of the process, participants will complete a Personal Action plan to take away and use in their workplace.

Making it happen - implementing the Mental Capacity Act 2005   Kidderminster , 2009-05-13 09:30:00 - 2009-05-13 16:30:00

This event will look at ways of implementing the Mental Capacity Act to improve the quality of lives of people with learning disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal and organisational practice, and explore practical strategies to improve the support they offer in implementing the Act in their workplace. As part of the process, participants will complete a Personal Action plan to take away and use in their workplace.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications   Kidderminster , 2008-11-18 09:00:00 - 2008-11-18 16:30:00

This day gives a more ‘in-depth’ perspective of how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Code of Practice impacts upon the role of the worker. It will give you the opportunity to reflect on your role in assessing someone’s capacity to make decisions and in implementing the Mental Capacity Act. It aims to ensure that staff feel confident and competent in supporting people with learning disabilities throughout the decision- making process or acting in the ‘best interests’ of someone who lacks capacity.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications   Manchester , 2009-03-02 09:00:00 - 2009-03-02 16:30:00

This day gives a more ‘in-depth’ perspective of how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Code of Practice impacts upon the role of the worker. It will give you the opportunity to reflect on your role in assessing someone’s capacity to make decisions and in implementing the Mental Capacity Act. It aims to ensure that staff feel confident and competent in supporting people with learning disabilities throughout the decision- making process or acting in the ‘best interests’ of someone who lacks capacity.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications   Kidderminster , 2009-06-30 09:00:00 - 2009-06-30 16:30:00

This day gives a more ‘in-depth’ perspective of how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Code of Practice impacts upon the role of the worker. It will give you the opportunity to reflect on your role in assessing someone’s capacity to make decisions and in implementing the Mental Capacity Act. It aims to ensure that staff feel confident and competent in supporting people with learning disabilities throughout the decision- making process or acting in the ‘best interests’ of someone who lacks capacity.

Person centred storytelling   Kidderminster , 2009-03-11 09:00:00 - 2009-03-11 16:30:00

This event aims to teach participants how to build effective narratives of everyday life with people who have severe and profound learning disabilities. Activities will include how to create experiences that are interesting and memorable, how to record events through multimedia and sensory scrapbooks, and how to support people in storytelling.

Person centred storytelling   Kidderminster , 2009-07-08 09:00:00 - 2009-07-08 16:30:00

This event aims to teach participants how to build effective narratives of everyday life with people who have severe and profound learning disabilities. Activities will include how to create experiences that are interesting and memorable, how to record events through multimedia and sensory scrapbooks, and how to support people in storytelling.

Supporting people with a learning disability to make choices and decisions in their lives   Kidderminster , 2009-02-12 09:00:00 - 2009-02-12 16:30:00

This event will give participants the opportunity to explore how people with a learning disability can be supported to take more control of their own lives. This will include supporting people in making simple everyday decisions, such as what to eat and what to wear as well as being involved in bigger decisions such as the recruitment of staff and managing their own finances. The day will also address how current policy, legislation and ‘best practice’ guidance can support people to maintain the balance between choice and risk and promote an understanding of the rights of people with a learning disability.

Supporting people with a learning disability to make choices and decisions in their lives   London, 2009-04-22 09:00:00 - 2009-04-22 16:30:00

This event will give participants the opportunity to explore how people with a learning disability can be supported to take more control of their own lives. This will include supporting people in making simple everyday decisions, such as what to eat and what to wear as well as being involved in bigger decisions such as the recruitment of staff and managing their own finances. The day will also address how current policy, legislation and ‘best practice’ guidance can support people to maintain the balance between choice and risk and promote an understanding of the rights of people with a learning disability.

Supporting people with a learning disability to make choices and decisions in their lives   Kidderminster , 2009-07-09 09:00:00 - 2009-07-09 16:30:00

This event will give participants the opportunity to explore how people with a learning disability can be supported to take more control of their own lives. This will include supporting people in making simple everyday decisions, such as what to eat and what to wear as well as being involved in bigger decisions such as the recruitment of staff and managing their own finances. The day will also address how current policy, legislation and ‘best practice’ guidance can support people to maintain the balance between choice and risk and promote an understanding of the rights of people with a learning disability.

Choosing staff to support you   Swansea , 2008-11-10 09:00:00 - 2008-11-10 16:30:00

This one day event will give you the chance to understand how to choose staff who will give you the support you need, when you need it and in the way you want it. It will help you to think about how to treat people fairly and stick to the rules about employing people. It will give you and a supporter the chance to learn more and think about how you want to be involved in choosing your staff.

Choosing staff to support you   Kidderminster , 2009-02-11 09:30:00 - 2009-02-11 16:30:00

This one day event will give you the chance to understand how to choose staff who will give you the support you need, when you need it and in the way you want it. It will help you to think about how to treat people fairly and stick to the rules about employing people. It will give you and a supporter the chance to learn more and think about how you want to be involved in choosing your staff.

Choosing staff to support you   Kidderminster , 2009-06-09 09:30:00 - 2009-06-09 16:30:00

This one day event will give you the chance to understand how to choose staff who will give you the support you need, when you need it and in the way you want it. It will help you to think about how to treat people fairly and stick to the rules about employing people. It will give you and a supporter the chance to learn more and think about how you want to be involved in choosing your staff.

Supporting people to get involved in recruitment   Swansea , 2008-12-04 09:30:00 - 2008-12-04 16:30:00

More and more people with a learning disability are being involved in choosing the staff who support them and this is particularly important with the increase in direct payments and individual budgets. However, people are often only included in the interview but true involvement means understanding and contributing to all of the different stages of recruitment. This event will offer tools and activities to explain the legal and practical aspects of recruitment, identifying ways for people to be included, and how to make the process more accessible whilst not compromising the legal requirements of the recruitment process.

Supporting people to get involved in recruitment   Kidderminster , 2009-01-21 09:30:00 - 2009-01-21 16:30:00

More and more people with a learning disability are being involved in choosing the staff who support them and this is particularly important with the increase in direct payments and individual budgets. However, people are often only included in the interview but true involvement means understanding and contributing to all of the different stages of recruitment. This event will offer tools and activities to explain the legal and practical aspects of recruitment, identifying ways for people to be included, and how to make the process more accessible whilst not compromising the legal requirements of the recruitment process.

Supporting people to get involved in recruitment   Kidderminster , 2009-03-12 09:00:00 - 2009-03-12 16:30:00

More and more people with a learning disability are being involved in choosing the staff who support them and this is particularly important with the increase in direct payments and individual budgets. However, people are often only included in the interview but true involvement means understanding and contributing to all of the different stages of recruitment. This event will offer tools and activities to explain the legal and practical aspects of recruitment, identifying ways for people to be included, and how to make the process more accessible whilst not compromising the legal requirements of the recruitment process.

Autism awareness - a basic understanding   Kidderminster , 2008-11-06 09:00:00 - 2008-11-06 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop awareness and understanding of people who have an autistic spectrum disorder.

Autism awareness - a basic understanding   London, 2009-03-17 09:00:00 - 2009-03-17 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop awareness and understanding of people who have an autistic spectrum disorder.

Autism awareness - a basic understanding   Kidderminster , 2009-05-12 09:00:00 - 2009-05-12 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop awareness and understanding of people who have an autistic spectrum disorder.

Communication and Autism   Kidderminster , 2008-12-01 09:00:00 - 2008-12-01 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to gain insight into the complexities of communication for individuals with autism, and identify practical strategies in adjusting our language and the way in which we communicate.

Communication and Autism   London , 2009-03-24 09:00:00 - 2009-03-24 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to gain insight into the complexities of communication for individuals with autism, and identify practical strategies in adjusting our language and the way in which we communicate.

Communication and Autism   Kidderminster , 2009-07-13 09:00:00 - 2009-07-13 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to gain insight into the complexities of communication for individuals with autism, and identify practical strategies in adjusting our language and the way in which we communicate.

Social Stories for children and adults with autistic spectrum disorders   London , 2008-11-27 09:00:00 - 2008-11-27 16:30:00

The day is an introduction to social stories. It will provide participants with an understanding of children and adults with an autistic spectrum disorder and how using a social story approach can be effective in developing learning. It also explores the development of play skills and provides a useful development profile of how skills can be nurtured from an early age.

Social stories for children and adults with autistic spectrum disorders   Kidderminster , 2009-04-30 09:30:00 - 2009-04-30 16:30:00

The day is an introduction to social stories. It will provide participants with an understanding of children and adults with an autistic spectrum disorder and how using a social story approach can be effective in developing learning. It also explores the development of play skills and provides a useful development profile of how skills can be nurtured from an early age.

Personalised learning using supportive strategies in and out of the classroom   Loddon School , 2009-02-05 09:30:00 - 2009-02-05 16:30:00

This event addresses the needs of the child with complex autism and an inability to learn and stay in the classroom. The day includes a wide range of ideas to stimulate and include such children, based on an analysis of learning needs, preference of location, activity, behaviour supports and how to provide inclusive individualised learning. It will also demonstrate the success of the programme with the results of a radical project at Loddon School.

Personalised learning using supportive strategies in and out of the classroom   The Loddon School , 2009-05-07 09:30:00 - 2009-05-07 16:30:00

This event addresses the needs of the child with complex autism and an inability to learn and stay in the classroom. The day includes a wide range of ideas to stimulate and include such children, based on an analysis of learning needs, preference of location, activity, behaviour supports and how to provide inclusive individualised learning. It will also demonstrate the success of the programme with the results of a radical project at Loddon School.

Personalised learning using supportive strategies in and out of the classroom   The Loddon School, 2009-07-02 09:00:00 - 2009-07-20 16:30:00

This event addresses the needs of the child with complex autism and an inability to learn and stay in the classroom. The day includes a wide range of ideas to stimulate and include such children, based on an analysis of learning needs, preference of location, activity, behaviour supports and how to provide inclusive individualised learning. It will also demonstrate the success of the programme with the results of a radical project at Loddon School.

Autism and Sensory Issues   Kidderminster , 2008-10-23 09:30:00 - 2008-10-23 16:30:00

This event looks specifically at the sensory issues that can affect individuals with an autistic spectrum disorder. It covers hyper and hypo sensitivity and encourages staff to focus interventions and environments from a sensory perspective. By the end of the day, delegates will have gained insight into the autistic person’s life and will have a greater awareness of everyday events that can become stressful and aversive.

Autism and Sensory Issues   Sheffield , 2009-03-05 09:30:00 - 2009-03-05 16:30:00

This event looks specifically at the sensory issues that can affect individuals with an autistic spectrum disorder. It covers hyper and hypo sensitivity and encourages staff to focus interventions and environments from a sensory perspective. By the end of the day, delegates will have gained insight into the autistic person’s life and will have a greater awareness of everyday events that can become stressful and aversive.

Autism and Sensory Issues   Kidderminster , 2009-05-20 09:30:00 - 2009-05-20 16:30:00

This event looks specifically at the sensory issues that can affect individuals with an autistic spectrum disorder. It covers hyper and hypo sensitivity and encourages staff to focus interventions and environments from a sensory perspective. By the end of the day, delegates will have gained insight into the autistic person’s life and will have a greater awareness of everyday events that can become stressful and aversive.

Mental Health and Autism   Kidderminster , 2009-01-27 09:30:00 - 2009-01-27 16:30:00

This event will give an overview of the nature of the core difficulties associated with ASD in communication, social interaction, inflexible thinking and behaviour and sensory difficulties and differences. It will also explore a range of mental health issues that may affect individuals with ASD and identify the underpinning reasons that cause them. Participants will consider ways of helping people with ASD understand themselves better, develop coping strategies for dealing with both mental health issues and the underlying autism related causes.

Mental Health and Autism   Kidderminster , 2009-06-18 09:30:00 - 2009-06-18 16:30:00

This event will give an overview of the nature of the core difficulties associated with ASD in communication, social interaction, inflexible thinking and behaviour and sensory difficulties and differences. It will also explore a range of mental health issues that may affect individuals with ASD and identify the underpinning reasons that cause them. Participants will consider ways of helping people with ASD understand themselves better, develop coping strategies for dealing with both mental health issues and the underlying autism related causes.

Learning From History   Kidderminster , 2009-05-05 09:30:00 - 2009-05-05 16:30:00

This event will be of interest to professionals working within a range of service settings but particularly those in services for adults who have learning disabilities. The day highlights the real life experience of a person with learning disability, through his own experience and in his words. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the historical aspects of policy and legislation, the importance of peoples’ experiences and to discuss what makes life “good” for people now and in the future.

Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour   Kidderminster , 2008-11-19 09:30:00 - 2008-11-19 16:30:00

This event will explore how to prevent challenging behaviour and provide effective support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The day will explore policy, environmental and organisational issues, as well as focussing on the process for supporting individual people. By the end of the day, participants will have gained an understanding of the key issues relating to the management of challenging behaviour and be able to set these in the context of their own practice and their responsibilities in the workplace.

Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour   London , 2009-03-25 09:30:00 - 2009-03-25 16:30:00

This event will explore how to prevent challenging behaviour and provide effective support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The day will explore policy, environmental and organisational issues, as well as focussing on the process for supporting individual people. By the end of the day, participants will have gained an understanding of the key issues relating to the management of challenging behaviour and be able to set these in the context of their own practice and their responsibilities in the workplace.

Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour   Kidderminster , 2009-07-01 09:30:00 - 2009-07-01 16:30:00

This event will explore how to prevent challenging behaviour and provide effective support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The day will explore policy, environmental and organisational issues, as well as focussing on the process for supporting individual people. By the end of the day, participants will have gained an understanding of the key issues relating to the management of challenging behaviour and be able to set these in the context of their own practice and their responsibilities in the workplace.

Challenging Behaviour and Autism   Sheffield , 2008-11-25 09:30:00 - 2008-11-25 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop an awareness and understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour in relation to autistic spectrum disorders.

Challenging Behaviour and Autism   Kidderminster, 2009-02-04 09:30:00 - 2009-02-04 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop an awareness and understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour in relation to autistic spectrum disorders.

Challenging Behaviour and Autism   Kidderminster , 2009-06-04 09:30:00 - 2009-06-04 16:30:00

An introductory event aimed at anyone wishing to develop an awareness and understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour in relation to autistic spectrum disorders.

Advanced practitioner; challenging behaviour and ASD   Kidderminster , 2008-11-26 09:30:00 - 2008-11-26 16:30:00

This event is aimed at experienced practitioners who wish to further their knowledge in the area of understanding challenging behaviour and autism. It will explore behaviours commonly associated with autistic spectrum disorder, and explore possible reasons for the behaviour based on current theories and research. This event is designed to encourage debate and discussion which will enable participants to reflect on their practice, exchange views and engage in problem solving sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a case study workshop.

Policy handling; policy and practice in schools and services for children and young people   , 2009-01-29 09:00:00 - 2009-01-29 16:30:00

This event will enable head teachers, educational psychologists, senior support workers, service managers and those working in mainstream and specialist teams to explore key issues about positive handling. The focus of the day will be defining practice, implementing policy, assessing risk and auditing the use of restrictive physical interventions. It will be expected that participants have at least completed an introductory session on Challenging Behaviour.

Advanced practitioner; Challenging behaviour and autism   London , 2009-06-26 09:30:00 - 2009-06-26 16:30:00

This event is aimed at experienced practitioners who wish to further their knowledge in the area of understanding challenging behaviour and autism. It will explore behaviours commonly associated with autistic spectrum disorder, and explore possible reasons for the behaviour based on current theories and research. This event is designed to encourage debate and discussion which will enable participants to reflect on their practice, exchange views and engage in problem solving sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a case study workshop.

Policy handling; policy and practice in schools and services for children and young people   London , 2009-06-25 09:30:00 - 2009-06-25 16:30:00

This event will enable head teachers, educational psychologists, senior support workers, service managers and those working in mainstream and specialist teams to explore key issues about positive handling. The focus of the day will be defining practice, implementing policy, assessing risk and auditing the use of restrictive physical interventions. It will be expected that participants have at least completed an introductory session on Challenging Behaviour.

Physical Interventions; a policy framework   Kidderminster , 2008-11-20 09:30:00 - 2008-11-20 16:30:00

This event will explore the issues relating to the development of organisational policy on the use of restrictive interventions. The day will explore definitions, use of restrictive physical interventions, scope of policy, health and safety issues and relevance to organisational risk assessment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss a framework for policy development, and how to monitor, review and evaluate such a policy.

Physical Interventions; a policy framework   London , 2009-03-04 09:30:00 - 2009-03-04 16:30:00

This event will explore the issues relating to the development of organisational policy on the use of restrictive interventions. The day will explore definitions, use of restrictive physical interventions, scope of policy, health and safety issues and relevance to organisational risk assessment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss a framework for policy development, and how to monitor, review and evaluate such a policy.

Physical Interventions; a policy framework   Kidderminster , 2009-07-02 09:30:00 - 2009-07-02 16:30:00

This event will explore the issues relating to the development of organisational policy on the use of restrictive interventions. The day will explore definitions, use of restrictive physical interventions, scope of policy, health and safety issues and relevance to organisational risk assessment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss a framework for policy development, and how to monitor, review and evaluate such a policy.

Advanced Practitioner - understanding challenging behaviour   Kidderminster , 2009-02-25 09:30:00 - 2009-02-26 16:30:00

For those who wish to further develop their knowledge in the area of understanding challenging behaviour and behaviour support planning. The 2 days will cover risk management, policies, legal framework and practice development and ethics in Physical Interventions.

Advanced practitioner - understanding challenging behaviour   London , 2009-06-10 09:30:00 - 2009-06-11 16:30:00

For those who wish to further develop their knowledge in the area of understanding challenging behaviour and behaviour support planning. The 2 days will cover risk management, policies, legal framework and practice development and ethics in Physical Interventions.

Human Rights and people with learning disabilities   Kidderminster , 2008-11-05 09:30:00 - 2008-11-05 16:30:00

This event sets out to discuss Human Rights in relation to people with Learning Disabilities and the services that support them. In addition, this day will look at how current legislation is being implemented and how identified failings in this area could be improved.

Human Rights and people with learning disabilities   London , 2009-04-20 09:30:00 - 2009-04-20 16:30:00

This event sets out to discuss Human Rights in relation to people with Learning Disabilities and the services that support them. In addition, this day will look at how current legislation is being implemented and how identified failings in this area could be improved.

Human Rights and people with learning disabilities   Kidderminster , 2009-06-03 09:30:00 - 2009-06-03 16:30:00

This event sets out to discuss Human Rights in relation to people with Learning Disabilities and the services that support them. In addition, this day will look at how current legislation is being implemented and how identified failings in this area could be improved.

Safeguarding vulnerable adults; getting it right   Kidderminster , 2008-11-28 09:30:00 - 2008-11-28 16:30:00

Safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is one of the key responsibilities of care and support staff. As services become increasingly focused on promoting independence, it is important that staff are clear about their role in enabling choice, whilst also meeting their responsibilities within Safeguarding Adult procedures.

Safeguarding vulnerable adults; getting it right   Manchester , 2009-03-19 09:30:00 - 2009-03-19 16:30:00

Safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is one of the key responsibilities of care and support staff. As services become increasingly focused on promoting independence, it is important that staff are clear about their role in enabling choice, whilst also meeting their responsibilities within Safeguarding Adult procedures.

Safeguarding vulnerable adults; getting it right   Kidderminster , 2009-06-16 09:30:00 - 2009-06-16 16:30:00

Safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is one of the key responsibilities of care and support staff. As services become increasingly focused on promoting independence, it is important that staff are clear about their role in enabling choice, whilst also meeting their responsibilities within Safeguarding Adult procedures.

Advanced practitioner; Safeguarding adults; the changing face of adult protection work   Kidderminster , 2009-02-10 09:30:00 - 2009-02-10 16:30:00

The event will enable participants to explore key changes to legislation and guidance, consider information from recent inquiries, and clarify their role in developing effective practice in relation to safeguarding adults within their service areas.

Advanced practitioner; Safeguarding adults; the changing face of adult protection work   London , 2009-07-07 09:30:00 - 2009-07-07 16:30:00

The event will enable participants to explore key changes to legislation and guidance, consider information from recent inquiries, and clarify their role in developing effective practice in relation to safeguarding adults within their service areas.

My life - monitoring the quality outcomes   Kidderminster , 2009-03-12 09:30:00 - 2009-03-12 16:30:00

Quality is high on everyone’s agenda but it can sometimes feel as if you are trying to hit a moving target. With the regulatory authorities now focusing more on self-audit and measuring outcomes for people who use services, how do we use this information to plan and develop support? This day will be an opportunity to discuss some of these challenges, consider the meaning of outcomes and learn about ways of involving people in reviewing and shaping the quality of services they use.

My life - monitoring quality of life outcomes   London , 2009-06-25 09:30:00 - 2009-06-25 16:30:00

Quality is high on everyone’s agenda but it can sometimes feel as if you are trying to hit a moving target. With the regulatory authorities now focusing more on self-audit and measuring outcomes for people who use services, how do we use this information to plan and develop support? This day will be an opportunity to discuss some of these challenges, consider the meaning of outcomes and learn about ways of involving people in reviewing and shaping the quality of services they use.

Exploring sexual and social understanding   Kidderminster , 2008-11-27 09:30:00 - 2008-11-27 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to identify strategies to promote the rights of people with learning disabilities whilst protecting them from abuse and exploitation. In developing a greater understanding of the assessment of capacity and consent, participants will reflect on the impact of their own values and attitudes on the support they offer.

Exploring sexual and social understanding   Manchester, 2009-03-16 09:30:00 - 2009-03-16 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to identify strategies to promote the rights of people with learning disabilities whilst protecting them from abuse and exploitation. In developing a greater understanding of the assessment of capacity and consent, participants will reflect on the impact of their own values and attitudes on the support they offer.

Exploring sexual and social understanding   Kidderminster , 2009-06-17 09:30:00 - 2009-06-17 16:30:00

This event will enable participants to identify strategies to promote the rights of people with learning disabilities whilst protecting them from abuse and exploitation. In developing a greater understanding of the assessment of capacity and consent, participants will reflect on the impact of their own values and attitudes on the support they offer.

Activities for communication for people with profound learning difficulties   Kidderminster , 2009-04-24 09:30:00 - 2009-04-24 16:30:00

Often supporters find it hard to understand communication that does not involve speech or to know where to start to engage individuals with PMLD in activities and events. Particularly when these individuals have difficulties, not only in understanding, but also in seeing, hearing and moving about.

Activities for communication for people with profound learning disabilities   London , 2009-07-03 09:30:00 - 2009-07-03 16:30:00

Often supporters find it hard to understand communication that does not involve speech or to know where to start to engage individuals with PMLD in activities and events. Particularly when these individuals have difficulties, not only in understanding, but also in seeing, hearing and moving about.

Understanding learning disabilities and providing great support   Kidderminster , 2008-10-20 09:30:00 - 2008-10-20 16:30:00

This event will explore what the term ‘learning disability’ means, and explores the core difficulties people with learning disabilities experience and identify ways to provide effective person centred support.

Understanding learning disabilities and providing great support   London , 2009-02-04 09:30:00 - 2009-02-04 16:30:00

This event will explore what the term ‘learning disability’ means, and explores the core difficulties people with learning disabilities experience and identify ways to provide effective person centred support.

Understanding learning disabilities and providing great support   Kidderminster , 2009-07-03 09:30:00 - 2009-07-03 16:30:00

This event will explore what the term ‘learning disability’ means, and explores the core difficulties people with learning disabilities experience and identify ways to provide effective person centred support.

Making information accessible   Kidderminster, 2008-12-09 09:30:00 - 2008-12-09 16:30:00

This event is all about providing practical ideas and examples about how to make information accessible for people with learning disabilities. It will give you a chance to use what you learn straight away. The Clear team includes people with learning disabilities who can give advice about what helps and what does not. You will also get an information pack with guidelines, ideas and examples to take away. The content of the day itself is accessible and so the course is suitable for many people with learning disabilities to attend.

Making information accessible   Kidderminster, 2009-05-19 09:30:00 - 2009-05-19 16:30:00

This event is all about providing practical ideas and examples about how to make information accessible for people with learning disabilities. It will give you a chance to use what you learn straight away. The Clear team includes people with learning disabilities who can give advice about what helps and what does not. You will also get an information pack with guidelines, ideas and examples to take away. The content of the day itself is accessible and so the course is suitable for many people with learning disabilities to attend.

Training together - being equal - not being the same   Kidderminster , 2009-03-10 09:30:00 - 2009-03-10 16:30:00

We know that it can be very powerful when people with learning disabilities take part in staff training. However, working with co-trainers does not always feel like working as equals. Some experienced trainers find it hard to adapt and want co-trainers to just follow their lead. It’s not easy for people with learning disabilities to feel confident that they can have good or different ideas about doing training. This event is based on the lessons we learnt in the Training Partnership project. It will look at how to develop the skills to work and train together as equals. The ideas will be useful for working together in many different ways, not just for training.

Training together - being equal, not being the same   London , 2009-05-19 09:30:00 - 2009-05-19 16:30:00

We know that it can be very powerful when people with learning disabilities take part in staff training. However, working with co-trainers does not always feel like working as equals. Some experienced trainers find it hard to adapt and want co-trainers to just follow their lead. It’s not easy for people with learning disabilities to feel confident that they can have good or different ideas about doing training. This event is based on the lessons we learnt in the Training Partnership project. It will look at how to develop the skills to work and train together as equals. The ideas will be useful for working together in many different ways, not just for training.

Introduction to the use of assistive technology   Abingdon , 2009-04-20 09:30:00 - 2009-04-20 16:30:00

Assistive technology and telecare will have an increasingly important role to play in maintaining and increasing the independence of people with learning disabilities. These two one-day events introduce delegates to the potential of assistive technology and will include opportunities to examine what is currently available and the possibilities for the support of individuals. Day 1 – Principles of assistive technology – identifying the types and functions of assistive technology for individuals. Day 2 – Telecare and Telemedicine – looking at the advantages and disadvantages of telecare and telemedicine, and matching appropriate technologies to different individuals. Delegates have the opportunity to attend either day 1 or day 2 or book for both days.

Introduction to the use of assistive technology   Abingdon , 2008-11-25 09:30:00 - 2008-11-25 16:30:00

Assistive technology and telecare will have an increasingly important role to play in maintaining and increasing the independence of people with learning disabilities. These two one-day events introduce delegates to the potential of assistive technology and will include opportunities to examine what is currently available and the possibilities for the support of individuals. Day 1 – Principles of assistive technology – identifying the types and functions of assistive technology for individuals. Day 2 – Telecare and Telemedicine – looking at the advantages and disadvantages of telecare and telemedicine, and matching appropriate technologies to different individuals. Delegates have the opportunity to attend either day 1 or day 2 or book for both days.

Introduction to the use of assistive technology   Adingdon, 2009-02-04 09:30:00 - 2009-02-04 16:30:00

Assistive technology and telecare will have an increasingly important role to play in maintaining and increasing the independence of people with learning disabilities. These two one-day events introduce delegates to the potential of assistive technology and will include opportunities to examine what is currently available and the possibilities for the support of individuals. Day 1 – Principles of assistive technology – identifying the types and functions of assistive technology for individuals. Day 2 – Telecare and Telemedicine – looking at the advantages and disadvantages of telecare and telemedicine, and matching appropriate technologies to different individuals. Delegates have the opportunity to attend either day 1 or day 2 or book for both days.

Person centred coaching and mentoring for staff   Kidderminster , 2008-11-24 09:30:00 - 2008-11-24 16:30:00

As work within the fields of health and social care becomes increasingly complex, staff need to be effectively prepared and supported to meet the challenges of their roles. Coaching is one of the most effective methods available to managers to develop staff. Good coaching leads to self-motivation and an attitude of creating solutions and continual improvement, rather than problems and avoidance.

Person centred coaching and mentoring for staff   Kidderminster , 2009-04-27 09:30:00 - 2009-04-27 16:30:00

As work within the fields of health and social care becomes increasingly complex, staff need to be effectively prepared and supported to meet the challenges of their roles. Coaching is one of the most effective methods available to managers to develop staff. Good coaching leads to self-motivation and an attitude of creating solutions and continual improvement, rather than problems and avoidance.

Individualised budgets   Kidderminster , 2008-10-22 09:30:00 - 2008-10-22 16:30:00

This event will look at and get a feel for support brokerage, using the principle that ‘none of us is as smart as all of us’. This event will pay particular attention to interactive learning by providing a structure of support brokerage from its beginnings to present day.

Individualised budgets   Sheffield , 2009-02-12 09:30:00 - 2009-02-12 16:30:00

This event will look at and get a feel for support brokerage, using the principle that ‘none of us is as smart as all of us’. This event will pay particular attention to interactive learning by providing a structure of support brokerage from its beginnings to present day.

Individualised budgets   Kidderminster, 2009-06-23 09:30:00 - 2009-06-23 16:30:00

This event will look at and get a feel for support brokerage, using the principle that ‘none of us is as smart as all of us’. This event will pay particular attention to interactive learning by providing a structure of support brokerage from its beginnings to present day.

Providing Effective Supervision   Kidderminster , 2009-02-02 09:30:00 - 2009-02-02 16:30:00

Effective supervision of your staff can make a major contribution to the way your organisation can ensure the achievement of high quality support for people with learning disabilities. Good quality supervision helps workers to feel valued and motivated and can assist in the retention and ongoing development of staff. This event will provide the underpinning knowledge for the new Skills for Care ‘Providing Effective Supervision’ unit of competence. It will also take into account the many different contexts in which supervision now takes place.

Providing Effective Supervision   London , 2009-04-29 09:30:00 - 2009-04-29 16:30:00

Effective supervision of your staff can make a major contribution to the way your organisation can ensure the achievement of high quality support for people with learning disabilities. Good quality supervision helps workers to feel valued and motivated and can assist in the retention and ongoing development of staff. This event will provide the underpinning knowledge for the new Skills for Care ‘Providing Effective Supervision’ unit of competence. It will also take into account the many different contexts in which supervision now takes place.

Providing Effective Supervision   Kidderminster , 2009-07-07 09:30:00 - 2009-07-07 16:30:00

Effective supervision of your staff can make a major contribution to the way your organisation can ensure the achievement of high quality support for people with learning disabilities. Good quality supervision helps workers to feel valued and motivated and can assist in the retention and ongoing development of staff. This event will provide the underpinning knowledge for the new Skills for Care ‘Providing Effective Supervision’ unit of competence. It will also take into account the many different contexts in which supervision now takes place.

Implementing the Learning Disability Qualification   Kidderminster , 2008-12-04 09:30:00 - 2008-12-04 16:30:00

This event is an introduction to the Induction Award and will provide delegates with an overview, the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will also provide delegates with useful and practical suggestions about how to implement the award successfully within their organisation. There will be an opportunity to look at the assessment materials and discuss the requirements of the awarding bodies.

Implementing the Learning Disability Qualification   Kidderminster , 2009-04-23 09:30:00 - 2009-04-23 16:30:00

This event is an introduction to the Induction Award and will provide delegates with an overview, the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will also provide delegates with useful and practical suggestions about how to implement the award successfully within their organisation. There will be an opportunity to look at the assessment materials and discuss the requirements of the awarding bodies.

How to do community connecting   Kidderminster , 2008-12-03 09:30:00 - 2008-12-03 16:30:00

This event will look at how people with learning disabilities can be supported to meet new people, develop friendships, and increase their involvement and contribution to their local community based on their interests and skills.

How to do community connecting   Kidderminster , 2009-05-14 09:30:00 - 2009-05-14 16:30:00

This event will look at how people with learning disabilities can be supported to meet new people, develop friendships, and increase their involvement and contribution to their local community based on their interests and skills.

Physical Interventions Accreditation Scheme; Induction workshop   Kidderminster , 2008-10-08 10:30:00 - 2008-10-08 16:30:00

These events are suitable for all organisations who train in the use of physical intervention, who are considering wheter they wish to apply for accreditation under the BILD Physical Accreditation Scheme.

Physical Interventions Accreditation Scheme; Induction Workshop   Kidderminster , 2009-01-15 10:30:00 - 2009-01-15 16:30:00

These events are suitable for all organisations who train in the use of physical intervention, who are considering wheter they wish to apply for accreditation under the BILD Physical Accreditation Scheme.

Physical Interventions Accreditation Scheme; Induction Workshop   KIdderminster , 2009-04-21 10:30:00 - 2009-04-21 16:30:00

These events are suitable for all organisations who train in the use of physical intervention, who are considering whether they wish to apply for accreditation under the BILD Physical Interventions Accreditation Scheme.

Assessor Training - LDQ Induction Award   Kidderminster , 2008-11-25 09:30:00 - 2008-11-25 16:00:00

The day will cover al aspects of planning, marking, giving feedback and record keeping in relation to assessment for the LDQ Induction Award. Delegates will need to be experienced and/or qualified in supporting people with learning disabilities.

Assessor Training   Kidderminster , 2009-03-05 09:30:00 - 2009-03-05 16:00:00

The day will cover al aspects of planning, marking, giving feedback and record keeping in relation to assessment for the LDQ Induction Award. Delegates will need to be experienced and/or qualified in supporting people with learning disabilities.

Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights and Sexual Relationships   Kidderminster , 2008-02-06 09:30:00 - 2008-02-06 16:15:00

People with learning disabilities have the same rights as all citizens to express their sexuality and developing personal relationships. However, those supporting people with learning disabilities often struggle with this area of practice. It can be very challenging to balance between supporting people to understand their rights, make choices and develop independence whilst protecting them from abuse and exploitation.

Positive Behaviour Support: Leadership event   Midlands , 2008-12-02 09:30:00 - 2008-12-02 16:30:00

This one day event aims to inspire current and future leaders to explore and identify how to deliver person centred support and identify ways to positively develop and support their staff and themselves. David Pitonyak has the capacity to enable people to reflect on their practice, opinions and beliefs. Changing the culture of practice in services that support people requires constant review and reflection; we know that change most often occurs because individuals feel inspired to bring about that change, not because services require it.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and restraint - principles and best practice   Midlands , 2009-03-03 09:30:00 - 2009-03-03 16:15:00

This seminar will focus on the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in relation to restrictive interventions, including; • Verbal restraint • Chemical restraint • Physical restraint • Mechanical restraint • Environmental restraint Section 5 of the Act provides ‘protection from liability’ for carers and supporters in bot