East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are offering free training on Dysphagia. Dysphagia is difficulties with eating and drinking.
This training is a 3 hour session accessed via Microsoft TEAMS. The training is provided by the Speech and Language Therapy service for adults with learning disabilities in Suffolk and is open to carers/support workers who support an adult with a learning disability in Suffolk. Separate training is available to those who live in the Lowestoft/Waveney area.
The aim of the training is to increase the knowledge and confidence of staff and families who support people with dysphagia and will cover:
- • The normal swallow, what can go wrong and why
- • What can cause a problem and signs to look out for
- • The role of Speech and language Therapy in supporting eating and drinking
- • Reports, guidelines and support tools (placemats)
- • Food and drink modification (IDDSI)
- • Support strategies
Post course feedback is available vis MS Forms on the day
Next available dates:
- Thursday 9th February 2023 13.30-16.30
- Monday 17th April 2023 13.30-16.30
- Wednesday 14th June 2023 9.30-12.30
- Monday 28th August 2023 13.30-16.30
- Tuesday 19th October 2023 13.30-16.30
If you are interested in attending one of these sessions or would like to discuss bespoke training for your service, please contact the team on: 01473 935405 or email speechtherapy.ipswich@esneft.nhs.uk. Please mark your emails for the attention of the Learning Disability Team.
Source: ESNEFT Speech and Language Therapy for Adults with Learning Disabilities
