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SUMMARY:Perimenopause & Menopause - Learning Disability Support
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded for Hertfordshire Care providers only \n2 hour session via MS Teams \nThe symptoms and effects of Perimenopause and Menopause are not widely understood by people with learning disabilities and those that support them. This webinar\, delivered by Karlene Green\, Health Improvement and Prevention Community Nurse & Louise Jenkins\, Strategic\, Lead Nurse for Community Learning Disability Nursing\, is to help you understand and recognise the changes that can occur through using the new Assessment Tool\, along with introducing the easy read information we have produced. We will also talk you through the Pathway so you understand who to seek help from and what response you should get. \nLearning objectives: \n\nGain an awareness of how Perimenopause and Menopause can affect people with learning disabilities\nRecognise common signs and symptoms using the new Assessment Tool\nExplore easy‑read information designed to support understanding and communication\nLearn how to follow the Perimenopause & Menopause Pathway to identify the right support\nUnderstand who to seek help from and what responses to expect within the care pathway\nBuild confidence in supporting individuals through menopause‑related changes\n\nClick here to book\n*Please note: Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/perimenopause-menopause-learning-disability-support/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
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SUMMARY:Fire Safety Study (Supported Living settings) - Manager Responsibilities - Morning session
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fees: Fully funded – Only available for Hertfordshire Members \nVenue: HCPA Mundells Campus\, Welwyn Garden City\, Hertfordshire\, AL7 1FT \nThis fully funded study day will cover management obligations\, relevant legislation\, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety. \nAdult Care Services strongly recommends that you send a representative from your service to this workshop if you or a colleague have not attended any of the previous Fire Safety Workshops held in the last 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n• Outline of fire safety legislation and requirements\n• Steps to take to ensure compliance with legislation\n• Fire Risk Assessments\n• The roles of competent persons and carrying out due diligence\n• Tools and resources to help understand legal responsibilities\n• Evacuation strategies/ electrical safety/ PEEPs/managing contractors and review of case studies for serious incidents \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/fire-safety-study-supported-living-settings-manager-responsibilities-morning-session/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Music in Herts Dementia Care - Homecare Engagement Forum
DESCRIPTION:1 hour Forum via Virtual Classroom \nPower of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care \nWe would love you and your team to join our engagement forum to find out more about the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme\, with a specific focus on the 1 day training course for homecare staff to embed meaningful music practice into everyday support\, which will be available from June 2026. \nThis forum will introduce the programme as a whole\, explain how the 1 day course fits alongside the wider offer\, and provide an opportunity for homecare providers to share feedback\, reflections\, and views on how the programme can work best within homecare settings. \nThe Power of Music project aims to increase access to personalised and meaningful music experiences for people living with dementia by supporting carers to use music purposefully as part of daily care and support. The 1 day course is designed to help homecare staff build confidence\, skills\, and practical approaches to using music during visits\, based on each person’s preferences\, life history\, and cultural background. \nThe training focuses on improving wellbeing\, communication\, and engagement through simple\, evidence informed music practices that can be embedded into routine homecare interactions rather than delivered as standalone activities. \nThis session is aimed at Home Care\, Domiciliary Care\, Hospices\, Homecare Registered Managers\, Deputy / Assistant Managers\, Dementia Leads or Champions\, Care Coordinators or Senior Carers\, Learning & Development / Practice Development Leads \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/music-in-herts-dementia-care-homecare-engagement-forum/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the 3Ds - Depression Dementia and Delirium
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £10+VAT | Non-member: £20+VAT \n1.5 hour online session via Virtual Classroom\n\nThis course supports care staff to develop a clear understanding of depression\, dementia\, and delirium in older people\, often referred to as the three Ds. It focuses on recognising similarities and differences between these conditions and the risks of diagnostic overshadowing\, including the potential impact on safety\, wellbeing\, and quality of care. \nThe course aims to build staff confidence in spotting early signs of change\, understanding when concerns may indicate delirium or depression rather than dementia progression\, and knowing how and when to escalate concerns. Early recognition and appropriate response are key to improving outcomes for people using services. \nEntry Requirements: Learners should have completed their staff induction and have basic awareness of dementia as a minimum. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:\n• Understand the similarities and differences between dementia\, delirium\, and depression\n• Recognise the risks associated with diagnostic overshadowing and how to avoid it in practice\n• Identify early signs and symptoms of delirium and understand what action to take if it is suspected\n• Be aware of the risk of suicide and self-harm in older people\n• Understand the importance of timely escalation and seeking appropriate clinical support\n• Know where to go for help and support if concerned about a change in a resident or service user’s presentation \nStandards mapping\nThis course is mapped to the new dementia care standards:\n• Person-centred care\n• Responsive support for changing dependency\n• Skills and competence\n• Comprehensive health care\n• Collaborative multidisciplinary working \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/understanding-the-3ds-depression-dementia-and-delirium/
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