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Learning Disability offers training events, courses and consultancy services to anyone involved in the care or support of people with learning disabilities. Our courses are designed to bring competence to the practice setting and to benefit the service user.
We have a range of courses to meet the needs of those with little if any previous knowledge to those who are more advanced. In this section are examples of some of the courses offered. If the course you require is not listed then please email us your requirements. We can provide testimonials from a number of services about the quality of our courses.
Dave Sheppard Associates
Dave Sheppard has been a full time independent trainer since 1992, providing training throughout England and Wales on all aspects of mental health law and practice, for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, independent hospitals and voluntary organisations.
Dave Sheppard Associates consists of a body of highly competent and knowledgeable professionals, all well-respected in their fields, who are also experienced trainers. By bringing together some of the country's best mental health trainers, we are able to draw on a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and experience, in providing training on a wide range of subjects related to the delivery of mental health services.
DSA has built up a solid reputation for providing training that is:
*up to date - including the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights and Human Rights Act 1998, as well as domestic case law;
*incorporating latest issues, publications (inc. inquiries following homicide) and research;
*flexible in response to the requirements of individual organisations
*innovative and varied in terms of presentation
*supported by comprehensive notes;
*and excellent value for money.
Other services include: independent case reviews; member of inquiries following homicide; consultancy
