Talking Mats – Capacity: enabling supported decision making – Advanced online webinar with resource
About this course
This advanced webinar is for Talking Mats trained practitioners who wish to use Talking Mats to enable supported decision making within the context of capacity, irrespective of specific legislation applicable within working context. The webinar focuses on the Talking Mats Capacity resource which is supplied as part of the course fee.
The webinar takes place online from 9:30 am – 12.30 pm on the scheduled date.
Talking Mats Capacity resource
The resource is split into 4 topics:
- Things I do
- My Accommodation
- My Safety
- My Care and Support Plan
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Mats Capacity webinar | £95 | £110 | £73 |
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenters
Lois Cameron
Speech and Language Therapist
Lois is one of the founding directors of Talking Mats Social Enterprise. By profession, Lois was a Speech and Language Therapist and worked in various roles in the NHS primarily in learning disabilities . She was heavily involved in building the research evidence base for Talking Mats and since 2011 her focus has been to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the Talking Mats transformational communication framework.
Julie King
Talking Mats Associate Tutor and Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Based in Edinburgh, Julie currently works as a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Queen Margaret University Musselburgh
Julie has extensive clinical experience including working as a specialist neuro Occupational Therapist in an inpatient setting; working in the community supporting adults with neurological conditions to access digital technology, and also has experience in renablement and care management. Julie became a Talking Mats trainer in 2014 and she is keen to promote how Talking Mats can help those living with cognitive impairment have a voice on areas that matter to them.
Course topics
The webinar is structured around the Talking Mats Capacity resource which is provided as part of the booking fee. In addition to discussion time and opportunity to ask questions about implementation, the webinar includes:
- A guided overview of all parts of the resource:
- Things I do
- My Accommodation
- My Safety
- My Care and Support Plan
- Best practice examples
- Impact stories
- Top tips for using the resource
Who this course is suitable for
This advanced course is only for Talking Mats Trained practitioners.
To complete Talking Mats Foundation Training, view our Virtual live options
visit The Talking Mats website for face-to-face or self-study options.
Booking information
This course is available on various dates throughout the year. To view available course dates, select your preferred date and book your place, please click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
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