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Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 3 certificate and the level 3 introductory award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 333p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 3 introductory City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into eleven units, which include: communication and relationships; working with carers, families and significant others; supporting participation; supporting older people with dementia; supporting older people with depression and anxiety; and assessment, care, support planning and risk management.
Action for empowerment: a method of self-audit for services to people with learning difficulties or mental health support needs
- Authors:
- DOWSON Steve, et al
- Publisher:
- National Tenants Resource Centre
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 80p.
- Place of publication:
- Wimbolds Trafford
Training pack aiming to provide staff in housing and support agencies for people with learning difficulties or mental health support needs with a systematic method for reviewing their policies and practice to assess whether they support the empowerment of service users. Part one provides the context; part two outlines what empowerment is; part three looks at completing an audit; part four is on organising an audit; part five looks at the users contribution; and part six contains audit materials and documentation.