Training Opportunities
Dementia Masterclass Observing Dementia
Facilitated by Dr Gemma Jones and Dr J Rasmussen
The aim of this masterclass is to enhance participant’s knowledge and understanding of Dementia Care and share best practice. The masterclass will look at the changes in the abilities and behaviours of people with Dementia and explore how adaptations in care and communication can address these. In addition Dr Jill Rasmussen will address the issue of medication and anti psychotic drugs.
Flyer and ApplicationDementia Care Home Provider Workshops
Come join in the efforts to improve Dementia Care in Surrey. In light of the release of the Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health Strategy, the Dementia Project Team are aiming to build partnerships with the Care Home Providers of the county – to share ideas, experiences and understanding. More Details
Free Training and Study Days in End of Life Care for Social Care and Health workers.
Update: 27/1/12
Spaces available on all dates, please encourage staff to get their applications in as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment
http://www.stch.org.uk/EducationAndTraining/LearningOpportunities/mpetcourses.asp
We are delighted to offer a comprehensive programme of free training, workshops and study days for staff working in social care and health settings who are involved in providing care and support to individuals at the end of their life. These programmes are open to care homes, care homes with nursing, domiciliary care agencies and supported living settings, and are funded by the Multi-Professional Education and Training Project through Surrey PCT .
There are 3 training programmes for Surrey social care and health providers; East, North and South West. Please book places on the courses nearest to you, although if you have difficulty securing a place, or the course you are interested in is running in another area, then you may apply for places on the other 2 programmes. The application form and process are different for each area so please ensure you use the right one.
Please note that where courses are described as being appropriate for qualified health care professionals this would include qualified Registered Nurses working in care homes with nursing, but not care workers.
East Surrey - The programme is being led by St Catherine's Hospice. Please follow the link to access information and the full training programme.
http://www.stch.org.uk/EducationAndTraining/LearningOpportunities/mpetcourses.asp
South West Surrey (Guildford, Farnham, Camberley, Ripley, Clandon) - The programme is being led by The Beacon Centre. See fliers and application forms attached.
North Surrey - Programme to follow week beginning 29th January and will be posted on the SCA website.
Please contact Sarah Pearce or Valerie Smith at SCA via email or the main office if you have any queries - sarah.pearce@surreycare.org.uk or valerie.smith@surreycare.org.uk
Fliers and Application for SW Surrey
Assessment and Symptom Management (qualified professionals)
Communication
and Advance Care Planning Application (Qualified Professionals)
Patients and Carers needs in the last weeks of life
(for qualified health care professionals)
Care of the person with a progressive illness in the last months of life
(for health and social care assistants)
Wound Care Training - NHS Surrey
NHS Surrey are offering 3 workshops on either the 28th or 29th February or the 1st March 2012. For further information please see the booking form below.
Wound Care Booking Form
Adult Social Care Grant Programme of Courses
For further information, please see our Training page.
On Line booking is available via the AT Learning web site (to register for this service pleae contact Clare Graham at the SCA Office).
https://www.at-learning.org/home/home.aspx
Surrey Joint Training
Surrey Joint Training Course Bochure
Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board Training Course Brochure for April 2011 - March 2012
(Please note that this programme is now chargeable)
Leadership and Management Advisory Service
Success of a business depends greatly on the performance of your staff. To achieve excellent performance you as the CEO / Managing Director, Owner or Senior Director require skills in motivational and inspirational leadership, mentoring and coaching and performance management. Do you have all of these skills for continued success of your business?
If you run a business in the South East region employing between 2 and 250 people, a service is available to help you develop your leadership and management skills. The service covers all sectors and is funded by the Skills Funding Agency to give you:
• A free analysis of your leadership and management skills, highlighting your strengths and areas for development
• A match funded (£ for £) training grant of up to £1,000 to help you address those areas.
For further information please go to http://www.skillssoutheast.co.uk/leadership-and-management.html
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