Learning / Intellectual Disabilities - Audio & Video Podcasts and Recorded Webinars

You can record your reflections on this form or via your learning diary here: https://www.fourteenfish.com/about/learningdiary CQC are particularly keen to see any evidence of your listening and how you apply it.

Down Syndrome today - 11th November 2020

This hour's education promises to be informative, eye opening, fun and interactive. It will cover a huge amount of relevant information to help you develop your own understanding of Down syndrome and help inform your practice. We will explore Down syndrome, associated health conditions for children and adults, annual learning disability health check considerations, and an overview of the specific learning profile. It will highlight the importance of inclusion and how to support the individual and their family and challenge stereotypes and language used.

We have two passionate and dedicated trainers Alice Osborne and Dr Anjali Chandra delivering the session.

To purchase access to this recording please click here: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/lunchandlearn/purchase/58

What is the difference between learning disability and learning difficulty?

In this podcast Dr Nigel Watson talks with:

Amy George, Strategic Health Facilitator for the east Hampshire and Fareham and Gosport area

Marta Coats, Strategic Health Facilitator for the north and mid Hampshire area.

They discuss what the health and social care needs are for those with learning disabilities and an overview of the health checks.

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Flu 2020/21 Learning Disability and Autism Flu Delivery

This short film presentation supports general practice and pharmacy teams to carry out flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability and autistic people who may be eligible for a vaccination. The film covers why it is important, who is eligible for a free vaccine, reasonable adjustments, consent and decision making. A parent of a 16-year-old with a learning disability describes how GPs and pharmacists can support families to make sure their relatives can have their vaccination.

Patients with Learning Disabilities and the Flu Jab

In this Podcast Michelle Lombardi, Director of Primary Care, talks with Becky Sparks, Registered Learning Disability Nurse, about how practices can make changes to encourage those with learning disabilities to receive the flu jab.

Useful links:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccinations-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/flu-vaccinations-supporting-people-with-learning-disabilities

Information for GP's and Primary care staff : Southern Health NHS Foundation Trus

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