British Institute of Learning Disabilities courses

...to different models of advocacy and their history, an understanding of advocacy standards...

...with other groups of people). Direct care and support staff working with people with learning disabilities (though the course will also be of benefit...

...Content Often supporters find it hard to understand communication that does not involve speech or to know where to start to engage individuals with...

...the impact for the individual, their families and services can be huge, including higher risk taking behaviour, links to offending, possible aggression...

...understand how person centred thinking tools can be used to support individuals and explore positive treatment and therapy interventions, as well as...

...behaviour support approaches into their work. This approach focuses on behavioural change, not reduction and improving the quality of people’s lives...

...including black and ethnic minority groups, older people, people with physical disabilities. Delegates will examine medical and social models of disability...

...delegates with an understanding of what Independent Advocacy is, and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice. It gives an introduction...