Personalisation

Personalisation Training Courses

Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership (LWDP) in partnership with Lancashire County Council are working together to support Personalisation across Lancashire. A core priority has been to identify and offer a range of suitable short courses for Personal Budget Holders (PBH), their employees and others who are eligible.  The initiative has the support of a Personalisation Steering Group which has wide representation including employers, Personal Budget Holders and employees. 

Our first round of courses has proved very popular and we are pleased to announce a new schedule covering the  four month period from January 2012 to April 2012.

Training Schedule April

The training is offered to: Personal Budget Holders who receive their payments from Lancashire County Council.

The courses are free for PBH’s who receive payments from LCC

If you would like to attend, please complete the Course Booking Form and return it to the LWDP. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Natasha Furnell or Neil Byers on 01772 761855 and we will be happy to help you.

Course Title Outlines

Dealing with Challenging Behaviour 
This one day course aims to identify some of the reasons why individuals may demonstrate behaviour experienced by others as challenging and to establish effective strategies for encouraging positive behaviour and adopting a positive, proactive approach.

Emergency First Aid at Work 
This course gives an increased knowledge and understanding of First Aid Standards and regulations in the workplace, to enable individuals to carry out their role as the Nominated First aider in the workplace. 

Infection Control 
This qualification is designed as an introduction to hygiene, ensuring that vulnerable people are not exposed to unnecessary risks.

Medication Administration 
This course will cover Legislation aspects of medication and local Policies and Procedures. The different classification, common types of medication. The importance of good, clear record keeping and maintaining medication records. The collection, storage and safe disposal of medication. The principles of safe handling of medication. 

Safeguarding 
This comprehensive programme will provide participants with an understanding of legal requirements and best working practice.
The course will explore definitions of the term 'vulnerable adult' and factors which may lead to increased vulnerability for some individuals.