About this Event
Aim
To assist participants’ understanding of how menopause may affect women with a learning disability, and to develop confidence in recognising signs, communicating sensitively, and providing person-centred support.
Target Audience:
- Support Workers, Day Centre Support Staff, Care assistants, Personal Assistants etc.
- People who are new to the role of supporting adults with a learning disability or who are new to this topic.
- Anyone working with adults with a learning disability who would like a refresher on this topic.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe what menopause is and identify common signs and symptoms.
- Explain how menopause may affect women with learning disabilities.
- Recognise when a woman may need additional support or medical advice.
- Communicate about menopause in a clear, sensitive and accessible way.
- Identify practical ways to support women with learning disabilities through the menopause.
Content:
- Introduction to the training
- Understanding menopause
- Menopause and learning disabilities
- Recognising signs and support needs
- Communication and accessible information
- Person-centred support
- Advocacy and rights
- Reflection and action planning
Tutor
Phyllis Maynard is a registered learning disability nurse and seasoned leader in adult social care, with over three decades of experience spanning frontline practice, strategic commissioning, and service transformation across the UK and the USA. Phyllis has held senior roles in local government, housing, and the voluntary sector, which include working as a Learning Disability & Autism Commissioning Manager and Project Manager for a Housing Association. Her return to practice in 2023 reaffirmed her belief in the vital role of LD nursing in shaping inclusive futures bringing both lived insight and strategic vision to the discussion.
Programme Structure
This is a blended learning programme combining:
- Pre-training learning activities via our online platform, including short tasks and reflective exercises.
- An in-person, training session at our training venue in Denmak Hill led by your course tutor.
- Post-training learning activities to demonstrate how you have applied your learning to improve your practice.
All sections must be completed to gain your certificate
Cost
The cost of this course will be £125 per learner, payable through Eventbrite. Please contact [email protected] for alternative payment methods.
About the Estia Centre
We work towards a healthier future for adults who have a learning disability, are autistic, or both. Through Learning Together, we bring lived experience, specialist expertise, evidence and everyday practice together. We provide specialist learning and development that helps people and organisations strengthen practice and create lasting change. Click to view our full range of learning disability and auism training courses or email us at [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
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