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SUMMARY:Falls and Frailty Risk Assessment and Outcome Measures for Managers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT \nHalf day course at HCPA Mundells Campus!\n \nA session for Care Managers exploring how HCPA resources can support you to ensure Falls Risk Assessments are robust.  \nYou will look at evidence-based falls and frailty interventions\, and you will also discuss the importance of early frailty identification and assessment within your care setting.  \nYou will also consider the use of Outcome Measures to monitor individuals’ progress or deterioration.  \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nConfidently use HCPA resources within their organisation to support more robust Falls Risk Assessments.\nIdentify the risk of frailty using evidence-based assessment tools.\nUnderstand the purpose of Outcome Measures and implement these within their service.\n\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/falls-and-frailty-risk-assessment-and-outcome-measures-for-managers-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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SUMMARY:Dementia - Person-centred Support Care Strategies
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT  \nOne day course at HCPA \nEntry requirements: Prior to attending this course\, delegates must have completed the pre-learning module Introduction to Prevalence and Types of Dementia \nThis course provides all staff with essential knowledge and skills for supporting individuals with dementia. Participants recap material from pre-learning regarding the types and prevalence of dementia and engage in practical care strategies focusing on effective communication\, care planning\, incorporating life stories\, and achieving positive outcomes. The session includes an introduction to Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and highlights the importance of using the dementia checklist in daily practice. \nLearning objectives:\n• Describe the critical role of person-centred support and the principles that underpin good practice.\n• Explain the significance of personalisation tools\, advanced care planning\, and lifework history in enabling people living with Dementia to live well.\n• Understand the fundamentals of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and how to implement behaviour support interventions for people living with Dementia\n• Understand the importance of effective communication in Dementia care and recognise the relationship between communication\, interaction\, and behaviour.\n• Describe the value of effective collaboration and involvement of families\, support networks\, and community services in the care and support of people living with Dementia. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/dementia-person-centred-support-care-strategies-4/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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SUMMARY:Promoting Independence with Equipment and Small Aids-Awareness session
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT  \nOne day course at HCPA Campus\n \nThis session will increase care staff’s awareness of the wide range of equipment\, small aids\, and adaptations available to support people with everyday activities\, improve comfort\, and promote independence. Delegates will explore both commonly used and less familiar equipment\, including solutions such as Wendyletts\, turning systems\, adaptive equipment\, and other practical aids that can make a significant difference to a person’s daily life. It will also focus on when to spot if equipment is no longer safe for a person concerning sling sizes and ability therefore knowing when to make referrals to the Community Occupational Therapy teams. \nThe session is not designed to replace moving and handling training. Instead\, it focuses on helping staff recognise the equipment that is available\, understand its purpose and limitations\, identify whe current equipment may no longer be appropriate\, and know when specialist advice or assessment should be sought. \nParticipants will also gain an understanding of referral pathways to Occupational Therapy\, Physiotherapy\, Wheelchair Services\, and other relevant services\, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. \nThis session is particularly beneficial for senior care staff\, team leaders\, and any staff members who regularly identify equipment needs or complete referrals\, helping them feel more confident in recognising appropriate solutions and accessing the right services. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \nRecognise a wide range of equipment\, small aids\, and adaptations that can support comfort\, safety\, independence\, and participation in everyday activities.\nIdentify opportunities where equipment may benefit the people they support and understand when to consider discussing or requesting further assessment.\nExplain the purpose\, limitations\, and key safety considerations of commonly used equipment\, recognising when further advice or specialist moving and handling support is required.\nRecognise when existing equipment\, such as slings\, stand aids\, transfer equipment\, or seating\, may no longer be appropriate and requires review or reassessment.\nIdentify when specialist assessment is required and understand the referral pathways to Occupational Therapy\, Physiotherapy\, Wheelchair Services\, and other relevant services.\nApply a person-centred approach when recognising equipment needs\, ensuring individuals receive the right support\, at the right time\, from the right professional. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/promoting-independence-with-equipment-and-small-aids-awareness-session/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Prevention & Enablement
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