Aim

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills of participants to support people with learning disabilities through the menopause

Learning outcomes

By the end of the training participants will have:

• Learnt about the main symptoms of the menopause

• Considered how people with learning disabilities might experience the menopause

• Thought about their proactive role in terms of supporting people with learning disabilities with the menopause

• Practiced the skills of communicating with people with learning disabilities about the menopause

• Explored relevant accessible resources and organisations to support this work

Course Outline

• Welcome and introductions

• Working Agreement

• Symptoms of the menopause

• The menopause and people with learning disabilities

• Roles and responsibilities

• Case studies

• Communication

• Resources

• Close

This is a virtual training course, you will be sent a pack of information to a postal address of your choice around a week before the course. The course will be run on Zoom, it is your responsibility to ensure you can access Zoom on the day.