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 

The Learning Disability Nutrition and Dietetic Service offer a variety of training programmes designed specifically for the Learning Disability care service.  For more information including booking please click here:

LD Nutrition and Dietetic 2025 Training Programme
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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 link below:

Learning Disability 2025 Dysphagia Training Programme
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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.
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