Learning & Development Events

Memory Plus

Cohort 7

Multi-sensory Reminiscence Activity Training Package

(One Full Day Course & 2 Half Day Courses)

£30 per delegate

AIMS and OBJECTIVES:

To provide:

• Advice on delivering meaningful activities for people with a range of levels of dementia
• Access to Memory Plus loans resources to help provide a range of activities in participants’ care setting
• Increased confidence in using objects for reminiscence and multi-sensory work
• Inspiring activity ideas for group and one-to-one sessions
• Guidance on planning and evaluating sessions 

TARGET GROUP:

The training is aimed at care staff in care homes, day care and sheltered housing who are new to delivering activities or those who would like to introduce more reminiscence and multi-sensory activities into their setting. The training is suitable for all care staff whether or not they have a specific ‘activity’ responsibility. 

Please note prior to the commencement of this training the trainer will arrange a pre-visit to your care setting. 

Refreshments will be provided. Lunch will NOT be provided

Delegates must attend all 3 dates- (One Full Day Course & 2 Half Day Courses)

Times:

Arrive 9.30 am for a 9:50 start and finish 4.00pm on the full day (21.02.2017)

Arrive 9.00am for a 9:30 start and finish 2.00 on the two half days (23.05.2017 & 10.10.2017)

For this course care providers will be invoiced at a flat rate of £30 per delegate (inclusive of all 3 days), after the first day.

If delegates fail to attend, the establishment will be invoiced for the non-attendance rate of £100 per delegate.

Local Authority staff can book yourself on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php

If you do not have an account please email nominations@leics.gov.uk
 

Wider Sector book yourself on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php

If you do not have an account, this will need to be created for you.  Please follow the link for joining instructions and more information about the Hub http://www.lscdg.org/lms-information/

LSCDG contact:

Hansa Kanji on 0116 30 57438

 (Email: LSCDG@leics.gov.uk )

Involving and Engaging People with
Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) – A practical approach

(1 day course – £30 per delegate)

AIMS and OBJECTIVES: 

1. Understand what the term PMLD means and why we relate to people in this way
2. Know which Legislation/ Laws and policies govern the way in which we work
3. Why Safeguarding is so important for people who have PMLD and understanding your role
4. How Mental capacity and Deprivation of Liberty) DOL’s affect people with PMLD
5. To explore the best ways to communicate and understand what’s being communicated and look at how we can use objects to help a person understand.
6. To look at sensory interaction and how we apply this
7. To look at opportunities to involve people in everyday routines and activities.
8. To understand the impact that attitudes have on an individual with PMLD

TARGET GROUP: 

Course designed for all managers and staff who work with or would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of PMLD

Date and venue available 

Times:

Arrive 9.15 for registration and refreshments for a 9.30am prompt start and finish 4.00pm 

For this course care providers will be invoiced at a flat rate of £30 per delegate, after the attendance.

If delegates fail to attend, the establishment will be invoiced for the non-attendance rate of £100 per person.

Local Authority staff can book yourself on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php

If you do not have an account please email nominations@leics.gov.uk

Wider Sector book yourself on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php

If you do not have an account, please fill in the Copy of CSV template LSCDG v6.xlsx and email it back to LSCDG@leics.gov.uk.

LSCDG contact:

Hansa Kanji on 0116 305 7438

 (Email: LSCDG@leics.gov.uk )