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Adapting Cancer Screening for those with Learning Disabilities

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This training is suitable for Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses.

Course Aim 

This session aims to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening for people with a learning disability and the reasonable adjustments they may need in order to participate in bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening programmes.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course delegates will:

  • Have an increased ability to effectively communicate with people with a learning disability
  • Understand the importance of assessing a person’s mental capacity and how to do this
  • Have an increased understanding of their Best Interest decision maker role and the responsibilities of this
  • Be aware of the reasonable adjustments they can offer to a person with a learning disability

Course Duration

1 hour

Trainer

Laura Aldalou,  Community Learning Disability Nurse, Stockport Community Learning Disability Team

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

These sessions will be carried out via a video conferencing platform, delegates will need a computer or smart phone to join, where possible they are encouraged to use a web camera to fully participate. All joining details and coaching will be available before the session.

Please note these sessions may be recorded and shared with others working across Stockport in Health & Social Care.  If you attend these sessions, we will assume, you consent to the event being recorded and shared.  If you have any concerns around this please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net

Cost

This course is free of charge for all those who work in Stockport General Practices.

Booking Process/Additional Information