Training and Education
As a team we deliver a variety of different training packages that meet the unique demands of the learning disability service. This section of the website provides information on training opportunities for care support staff.
Remote Eat Right, Feel Amazing
Who is this training for?
This training is for paid carers of adults with a learning disability. Participants will learn more about how to eat well, including how to better support individuals with a learning disability to do the same.
About the training?
The 3 hour training session will be delivered remotely over Microsoft teams and will cover:
- Eating well for health
- Portion recommendations
- Cooking tips and tricks
- Ideas on how you can better support people to eat better
Dates available
Our next session is on Thursday 18th April 2024, 10am - 12.30pm
How to book
To book a place, please e-mail tay.lddietetics@nhs.scot.
Dysphagia
The Tayside Adult Learning Disability and Mental Health Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Department, in conjunction with the Learning Disability Nutrition and Dietitian Service. The purpose of Dysphagia training is to help to support those working with individuals who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
For more information and instructions on how to apply please access the application form
here.
Bespoke/Individualised Training Opportunities
We are committed to providing the best support to Learning Disability Services throughout Tayside, as such we are able to offer specific individualised training for paid carers supporting people with a Learning Disability who have been referred to our service. For more information please contact us directly on tay.lddietetics@nhs.scot.
