Learning Disability Simulation Course at GOSH

December 7, 2021 Nisha Patel

Learning Disability Simulation Course

***31^stJanuary and 1^st/2^nd February* 2022***

This course is offered in collaboration with the Baked Bean Theatre Company, and provides a great opportunity to work with actors with learning disabilities while practicing communication skills in immersive simulations. Over the two days, you’ll:

Develop the skills and knowledge to support patients and families living with a learning disability, in the context of the clinical setting
Rehearse essential communication techniques to enhance practice in the care of patients with additional needs
Understand the importance of providing reasonable adjustments, in order to reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities
Increase awareness of the challenges that people with learning disabilities face when accessing the hospital setting

The course is for any patient-facing staff who look after patients or parents with learning disabilities.

INTERNAL GOSH CANDIDATES PLEASE BOOK HERE:

https://bit.ly/3Egz2Ma (search “learning” and select the January 2022 course)

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES PLEASE BOOK HERE:

Great Ormond Street Hospital – Learning Disability Simulation Study Days (gosh.org)

For further information please get in touch with gareth.drake@gosh.nhs.uk

*you can select your preferred date for day 2 when you enrol.