Meet Clare, our new Operations Manager

The Disability Resource Centre is delighted to be hosting a coffee morning to celebrate our extra free training courses as part of the Care Academy, funded by Skills for Care.

Thursday 11th and 18th May 10am to 12pm

 

The Disability Resource Centre at Mayfield Centre, 4 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP.

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit us at the Mayfield Centre in Dunstable, on Thursday 11th and 18th May from 10am.

Join for free tea, coffee and cake

We are pleased to announce that this will also be a fantastic opportunity to meet our new Operations Manager Clare Copleston, who has recently joined our team. Clare joins The Disability Resource Centre with a wealth of knowledge and experience working within the health and social industry and as a qualified teacher. She is very much looking forward to meeting our attendees on the day.

You’ll learn about our free health and social care courses from our keynote speakers who will show you how these free short courses can benefit Personal Assistants in care. They will happily answer all your questions to ensure you make the most of the free courses.

Confirm your attendance

To confirm your attendance or for more information, contact us and speak with our support team. You can also book online and get a free ticket on our Eventbrite page.

Course topics may include the wide variety of topics that are covered by the Care Certificate, and you’ll be able to check with the team which courses are available:

  • Equality and diversity
  • Privacy and dignity
  • Fluids and nutrition
  • Awareness of mental health
  • Dementia and learning disabilities
  • Safeguarding adults
  • Health and safety
  • Handling information
  • Infection prevention and control

Read all about our free short social care courses for PAs this May 2023

Free care skills training for Personal Assissants (PAs)

 

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