International Masterclass in 24-hour Postural Care

Equipment such as cars must be serviced annually. How much more does a person’s body deserve a comprehensive postural care service delivered in a personalised way? Posture Positive report 2020 found training is a key aspect to developing resilient and robust 24-hour postural care for people with complex needs. Postural Care C2G is a dynamic, engaging and evidence based, CPD accredited 2-3 day course in providing exemplary postural care for people of all ages who have limited movement. Suitable for people working in health, SEN, social care as well as primary care givers.

24-hour postural care is essential for people with complex needs to prevent the development of life-limiting and complex body shape changes. This online pre-recorded half-day course introduces healthcare and social care practitioners with the key principles and current research of delivering of 24-hour postural care for people with complex needs.

Covid-19 has put added pressure on families of those with complex needs and the practitioners who support them. Research shows families in lockdown are suffering. The challenge across health, education and social care is to provide connected, meaningful and evidence based practice which meets the needs of families. This inspiring CPD accredited digital study day explores, Lived experience in lockdown, Telehealth, Communication and co-production and the pursuit of resilience. It is an interactive challenging course which leaves every learner better equipped to support families in a post-covid world.

This inspiring and unique study day looking at effective communication and co-production with relatives and carers of adults and children with complex needs. Whether in health, education or social care, as part of the multidisciplinary team, communications team or tertiary support, co-production is increasingly recognised as a hallmark of excellence. Using family’s stories, anecdotes, current research, reflective practice and group work and discussion, this is an interactive, dynamic and memorable training day. Every delegate will leave better informed about the priorities and perspectives of relatives and carers with practical ways to improve their future practice to promote cost effective, excellent care through effective communication and co-production.

A unique and engaging introduction for those supporting families of children/adults with complex needs. From neonates to adult services, relatives and carers of those with additional needs are supported by practitioners in education, health and social care. This 1-hour, pre-recorded training can be accessed at a time suitable to you. It provides a powerful insight into family's lived experience alongside some research and evidence for providing outstanding practice. Complete the accompanying worksheet, then join a live Q+A on zoom meetings which offers the chance to talk through more bespoke issues related to your practice and context with trainer Rachel Wright.

This certified course is an extension to the Born at the Right Time Essentials in Communication and Co-production with Parents/Carers. Founded on lived experience, it looks at the key factors, which lead to a break down in relationships between Parent/Carers and practitioners, how this understanding can inform next steps and what meaningful connections between professionals and families might look like. Practitioners should come ready to be interactive and reflective as well as learning from psychology, sociology and research into trauma informed care.

This inspiring, engaging and interactive training is founded on lived experience and aimed at bridging the gap between the rhetoric of personalised care and the reality of clinical practice. It puts flesh on the bones of personalised care. Helping practitioners, managers and commissioners to integrate personalised care into practice, systems and service delivery. Through lived experience, the reality within services and the theory of personalised care, this advanced course helps turn theory into practice. When time and resources are limited, personalised care is about making the most of our interactions, time and energy and getting it right the first-time round.