This training session is appropriate for everyone who works in social care settings who interact, communicate with and support people who have dementia.
This day is an updated version of the course entitled, ‘Connecting with People with Dementia.’ The facilitators believe people who have completed the previous course would benefit from attending this course too, as it has been adapted to incorporate Positive Approaches to CareTM. The core principle of PACTM is that as carers, we need to change our approach in order to understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and learn techniques to support people in a person centred way.
The day introduces Positive Approaches to CareTM and will enable participants to develop their understanding and skills in order to provide person centred support to people who have dementia.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
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1 | 16 April 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Your invite and pre-course activity is attached.
Please note: By booking onto this course, you are consenting to your contact details being passed onto the trainer. This is so they can send you any further relevant resources.
Who it's for: Social Care and OT Practitioners working directly with people in need of care and support.
The course gives an understanding of the Care Act 2014, its principles and duties.
Content includes:
• an overview of the Care Act and its implications
• an outline of the wellbeing principle and duty
• general and specific duties under the Care Act
• how to prevent, delay or reduce care needs with information and advice
• a look at independent advocacy
• safeguarding adults
• assessments of needs, carers assessments and eligibility determination
• an individual’s journey through the reform system.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
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1 | 17 April 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
2 | 18 April 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
Reablement - Maximising Independence and Wellbeing
This half-day training workshop is for adult social care staff who are involved in commissioning reablement for adults. The session will provide an opportunity to develop and refresh your understanding of how reablement fits within the wider context of adult social care as a key intervention to: promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for adults and reduce the need for long term care and support. Writing effective ‘Conversation 2 Reablement Plans’ will be a key focus during the training.
Before you attend the session:
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 17 April 2024 | 09:15 - 12:45 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This is a half-day workshop specifically designed for practitioners in the council's adult social care division.
It aims to give an overview of
• court room etiquette and processes.
• recording techniques for the recording of essential evidence
• key court forms , providing a guide to completion of the Court of Protection forms to increase worker skills and confidence in writing court documents.
Delivered by Penny Cumine and Maria Sweetman
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 24 April 2024 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Learning from Safeguarding Adults Reviews: Adult K
This online session is hosted by the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board and is for any practitioner working with adults in South Gloucestershire.
Click here to join the meeting
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1 | 24 April 2024 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This course is only available to book via invitation only
Prior to attending Train the Trainer Workshop there is an expectation that new network members will have attended the Multi Agency Raising Safeguarding Concerns course and ideally also attended the Effective Multi Agency Working in Adult Safeguarding.
Attendees must be able to attend both sessions of workshop.
The workshop is aimed at those who are new to delivering safeguarding adult training sessions to groups or any trainer looking for fresh ideas and a structured approach to their training. It will be a practical workshop to equip new trainers to deliver raising safeguarding concerns within their own organisations.
Following attendance of the Safeguarding Adult Train the Trainer Workshop you will be observed delivering your safeguarding adult training, it is expected that the observation will be carried out within an agreed timescale of attendance of the train the trainer workshop. Verbal feedback will be given after the session has been observed and followed up with written feedback, any recommendations that are suggested will be followed up prior to sign off.
Following successful completion of observation you will be invited to join the Trained Trainer Network. This network meets every 4-6 months to share experiences and learning, to swap ideas on best practice and new materials, and to support each other in the key tasks of building and maintaining safeguarding adults good practice.
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1 | 30 April 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Room 10, Learning and Research Building , Southmead Hospital
This half day course follows CQC requirements on the administration of medication. It includes trainer presentation, discussion, and a short multiple-choice assessment at the end to check the information has been retained by participants. Relevant handouts/paperwork will be provided. This course is aimed at any adult social care staff in South Gloucestershire, working in domiciliary, residential and day care services (statutory sector AND IVP sector agencies).
This session is £49 for non SGC staff
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 01 May 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Southmead Hospital Learning & Research Building | Map |
This half-day course is suitable for those who have previously attended the Epilepsy Awareness Training Day within the last 2 years AND only if they are responsible for administering rescue meds.
(The Joint Epilepsy Council recommends individuals named to administer rescue treatment to attend a refresher course within at least two years). Epilepsy Buccal Midazolam/ Rectal Diazepam instatus Epilepticus Refresher.
The standard charge for this course is £49. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.
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1 | 14 May 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This training session is appropriate for everyone who works in social care settings who interact, communicate with and support people who have dementia.
This day is an updated version of the course entitled, ‘Connecting with People with Dementia.’ The facilitators believe people who have completed the previous course would benefit from attending this course too, as it has been adapted to incorporate Positive Approaches to CareTM. The core principle of PACTM is that as carers, we need to change our approach in order to understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and learn techniques to support people in a person centred way.
The day introduces Positive Approaches to CareTM and will enable participants to develop their understanding and skills in order to provide person centred support to people who have dementia.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 28 May 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This training session is appropriate for everyone who works in social care settings who interact, communicate with and support people who have dementia.
This day is an updated version of the course entitled, ‘Connecting with People with Dementia.’ The facilitators believe people who have completed the previous course would benefit from attending this course too, as it has been adapted to incorporate Positive Approaches to CareTM. The core principle of PACTM is that as carers, we need to change our approach in order to understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and learn techniques to support people in a person centred way.
The day introduces Positive Approaches to CareTM and will enable participants to develop their understanding and skills in order to provide person centred support to people who have dementia.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 04 June 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |