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Addressing the challenges of Parkinson's

A full day training course for social care and housing staff who are responsible for assessing an individual's care needs and arranging support services

All the information provided my staff with a better insight into the service users' condition. We understand them better.

Housing manager, Yorkshire

Course length

6 hours, including lunch and coffee breaks

Who the course is for

Social care and housing staff who are responsible for assessing an individual's care needs and arranging support services

Suitable for social care assessors, social workers, housing managers and social care commissioners

Course dates and locations

We will arrange a suitable day and time with you and deliver the training solely for your staff at your organisation's venue.

Find out about education and training in your area for details of your nearest education and training officer.

Aims and learning outcomes

  • To increase your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's
  • To better understand the needs of people living with and caring for people with Parkinson's
  • To identify challenges associated with the symptoms of Parkinson's and the role and side effects of medication
  • To consider strategies to meet the communication, cognitive and mental health challenges of Parkinson's
  • To consider the resources available, including the role of Parkinson's UK, to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson's and their carers

On completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:

  • understand the key challenges of living with Parkinson's, such as the challenges of mobility, communication, swallowing and the importance of drug management
  • Have an understanding of the effect that Parkinson's has on housing and care
  • Understand how Parkinson's can affect staff carrying out care and housing assessments
  • Consider strategies to address a range of challenges such as communication, falls, swallowing problems, drug management and mental health issues
  • Recognise the role of Parkinson's UK
  • Evaluate their own practice and support of people with Parkinson's

Cost

£200

This is the total cost to your organisation, not per person. This includes supporting literature for each participant.

We have made a commitment to deliver education to health and social care staff across the UK so our charges to external agencies are very low.

Other information

The seminar consists of direct teaching, DVDs and interactive workshops with case studies, plus a range of supporting literature, including booklets and fact sheets.

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance.

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