A full day’s training from 9.30am to 4.30pm looking at the implementation of the MCA in practice and supervision and the use and application of DOLs, particularly in the light of this year’s High Court rulings. Both the emotional and the practical aspects of MCA and DOLs will be addressed, as well as how to complete mental capacity and best interests assessments and when to use an IMCA. This is a closed course for senior staff of Halsey House. Please contact us if you would like a similar course for your staff.

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A full day’s training covering communicating with people with dementia and looking at safeguarding as part of enhancing well being. Both Tom Kitwood’s work, and that of Naomi Feil, will be used in the communication exercises so that regardless of intellectual impairments caused by dementia the individuality of the person is still respected and valued and each person is encouraged to contribute as fully as possible.

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An exciting project starting in North Norfolk, the green trails are going to be opened up for people with dementia and their families. This initial workshop from 11.am to 3.00pm is going to discuss all aspects of this new development. As well as the walks leaders there will also be input from dementia specialists. Leapfrog Training will be running some communication training prior to the whole day training with the leaders.

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A 1 day training in working alongside people with dementia, in a way that uses all the different senses to communicate. How do you engage with a person once their language skills are no longer available to them? They know their experiences and feelings but it may need boldness and creativity on the part of the staff member to be able to reach out to touch the person in a different way.  Using smell, touch, sound, taste and sight communication is expanded and joy on offer! Expect the unexpected that goes with the sometimes uncharted waters of dementia care.  Staff find that this day provides empathy, appreciation, adventure and a renewed enthusiasm for their job.  It is also very relevant for unpaid carers, partners and family members.  This day is a closed course for Hertfordshire Care Providers Association.

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A 1 day training in working alongside people with dementia, in a way that facilitates maximum communication. The course gives practical tools for interacting with a range of expressed emotions, whether anger, appreciation or confusion,  in order for the underlying issues to be fully heard and attended to. Staff find that this day provides clarity, inspiration and renewed enthusiasm for their job.  It is also very relevant for unpaid carers, partners and family members.  This day is a closed course for Hertfordshire Care Providers Association.

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