UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

Targeted at : Any member
Duration: 1 day

This full day seminar will help members understand what is meant by abuse of older people in care environments and look at how they can contribute to protecting individuals from abuse.

What you can gain from the course?

You will be asked to ‘think the unthinkable’ and have a chance to discuss the following issues:

 What is meant by abuse?
 How the law affects what you do
 How you can contribute to the minimising of abuse
 How to report and record information
 What to do if you suspect abuse in your own workplace

A workshop using work based scenarios will be used to explore strategies and identify good practice. Situations where elders may be abused in their own home will be discussed also the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals.

Tutor: Patricia Dunne: Nurse Pratitioner/Lecturer ex. Open University Tutor

Date Tuesday 16th September 2008
Location Belfast

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270150

To register your interest download an application form here or