Introduction to Supporting Adults with a Learning Disability

Aims

• To provide participants with a general introduction to working with adults with a learning disability.
• Participants will gain an understanding of the mental and physical health needs of adults with a learning disability and how to positively support them.

Target Audience

• Support Workers, Day Centre Support Staff, Care assistants, Personal Assistants etc.
• People who are new to the role of supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Anyone working with adults with a learning disability who requires a refresher on this topic.

Learning Outcomes

• Know what a learning disability is and how a learning disability affects a person’s life.
• Understand the history of learning disability and how it impacts on the lives of the people we currently support
• Recognise evolving social and cultural perspectives in relation to learning disability
• Identify strategies to support adults with a learning disability more positively and effectively.
• Be able to identify the local health and social care services available and how to access them.

Content

• What is a learning disability?
• What are the causes of a learning disability?
• The history of learning disability.
• Changes to services and attitudes.
• Inequalities in healthcare.
• The additional needs that someone with a learning disability may have.
• Supporting communication.
• Introduction to local services.

Course profile

Programme Structure

This is a blended learning programme combining:

• Pre-workshop learning activities via our online platform, including short tasks and reflective exercises.
• An in-person, classroom-based workshop led by your course tutor and expert with lived experience.
• Post-workshop learning activities to demonstrate how you have applied your learning to improve your practice.

All sections must be completed to gain your certificate

Cost

The cost of this course will be £125 per learner, payable through Eventbrite. Please contact estiacentre@slam.nhs.uk for alternative payment methods.

Location

The workshop will be held at the Kings College University Denmark Hill Campus. The exact location for the workshop and any further details will be shared with learners after booking and enrolment on our LMS, Oracle.

About the Estia Centre

The Estia Centre, based within the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust NHS Trust, is a socialist training centre with the vision of creating healthier future for people with a learning disability and autistic people. With a focus on learning and working in partnership to inspire a committed, passionate and competent health and social care workforce, they provide a wide range of quality-driven, specialist and expert-led, learning, development and research opportunities.