Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

Who is it for?

This course is designed for care and support staff who work with people affected by Parkinson’s disease.

It is suitable for staff working across residential and nursing care, supported living, domiciliary care, live-in care and other Health & Social Care settings, as well as Housing Support Teams providing direct care and support.

What will learners learn?

  • Understand what Parkinson’s disease is and recognise common signs and symptoms.
  • Explore the common problems and behavioural changes that may affect people living with Parkinson’s.
  • Develop more effective ways of communicating with a person with Parkinson’s.
  • Understand how to support people with everyday activities while promoting independence, choice and dignity.
  • Understand common medications used to manage Parkinson’s and the importance of supporting the person’s individual needs.

 

Duration
1/2 day to 1 day

Delivery
Face-to-face or online
The course includes practical demonstrations, discussions, video, quizzes.

Group size
Up to 12 learners
Smaller groups can be arranged where a more personalised learning experience is required.

Certification
Learners receive an ILS Certificate of completion following successful completion of the course.

Why choose ILS?

Living with Parkinson’s can affect far more than movement. Our training helps care staff develop a better understanding of the condition and its impact on communication, behaviour, daily activities and quality of life.

We focus on practical, person-centred support that helps staff work positively and constructively with people living with Parkinson’s, while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Can this course be tailored?

Yes. We can tailor the training around your organisation, the people you support and the challenges your staff encounter in practice. This can include relevant scenarios, care approaches, policies, procedures and examples from your own care environment.

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