Refocusing health and wellbeing for people with a learning disability: the action we need

A joint Learning Disability Today and Kingston University conference

Thursday 12th September 2024

9.30 – 16.00

This conference is an excellent way for professionals working in the field of learning disability (with or without autism) to hear about new practices, enhance their professional development and network with an all-inclusive learning disability community.

Learning Disability Today and Kingston University are delighted to host a one-day conference looking at how we can positively influence change to improve the lives of people with a learning disability, their families and those who support them.

Speakers will discuss how we can overcome barriers to accessing healthcare with the aim of reducing health inequalities and by putting people with a learning disability at the heart of their care. It will also discuss the current workforce crisis, who we need to recruit to the sector and how, as well as how we can begin to shift away from crisis management to community support.

To ensure we stop simply talking about these issues and start acting, our speakers will come together at the end of the conference to discuss the action we need and where we go next.

This conference will enable you to:

• Network with colleagues who are working to improve the lives of people with a learning disability
• Update your knowledge on national developments and learning including how we reduce health inequality
• Improve joint working to drive positive change
• Develop your skills in new ways of working with people with a learning disability and/or autism
• Working collaboratively with families and communities to find out what works best to improve the healthcare of people with a learning disability and/or autism
• Address challenges and best practices in managing health conditions within social care settings
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice
• Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 hours training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes