Oliver McGowan Training - Tier 2

1 day face-to-face training session covering Learning Disabilities and Autism for all staff who come into contact with patients.
About this Event

The one-day course consists of two essential components:

1. Learning Disability Session (Morning)
2. Autism Session (Afternoon)

Learning Disability Session

Aim: Enhance learners' understanding of learning disabilities, best practices in health and social care settings, and how this is supported by current legislation.

Objectives:

• Acknowledge and understand unconscious biases to avoid diagnostic overshadowing.
• Learn from the insights gained through Learning from Lives and Deaths Reviews (LeDeR), including co-morbidities.
• Promote awareness of campaigns such as Stop the Over Medic*tion of People with a Learning Disability (STOMP) and Stopping Over-Medic*tion of People with a learning disability, autism, or both (STAMP).
• Review The Equality Act 2010 and understand the importance of reasonable adjustments.
• Comprehend the appropriate use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Learn when to apply Do Not Attempt Cardiovascular Resuscitation (DNACPR).
• Enhance communication with individuals with learning disabilities and their families.
• Recognise the crucial role of hospital passports and annual health checks in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Autism Session (Afternoon Session)

Aim: Enhance learners' understanding of autism, best practices in health and social care settings, and how this is supported by current legislation.

Objectives:

• Understand why autism is described as an invisible condition.
• Reflect on personal values and beliefs in relation to autism.
• Recognise the unique strengths and challenges faced by autistic individuals.
• Identify potential triggers for anxiety in autistic individuals.
• Identify reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt practices to better support autistic individuals.
• Familiarise with relevant legislation and resources to promote inclusive enabling services.
• Who Can Benefit from this Course