Older People Safety in the Home
 The risk of accidental injury in the home increases with age. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and ultimately to increased dependency, yet so many of these accidents are preventable.This one day course is accredited by City & Guilds and there is an optional assessment available for those delegates seeking accreditation from a nationally recognised awarding body. For candidates in England and Wales, a one hour exam can be taken in Autumn or Spring each year. For those in Northern Ireland separate arrangements apply. |
 Who should attend:Those involved with the care of older people, from health professionals and housing officers through to home carers and community workers. Statutory organisations, community and voluntary groups can all help to reduce the numbers and seriousness of home accidents. What they will learn: Falls are the main cause of accidents in the home and this one-day course explores fall prevention methods through behavioural and environmental changes. The course also focuses on other common accidents affecting older people, including the reduction of accidental injury through fire, poisoning and scald prevention. Course content includes: ● Behavioural and environmental causes of home accidents ● How the ageing process increases the risk of home accidents ● Effective methods of accident reduction ● Risk assessment in a home context |
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 Course Syllabus Read the course syllabus here in PDF format (36kb) |
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 Courses in England:Contact Lyn Hall on 0121 248 2137or email lhall@rospa.com. Alternatively, click on the link on the right to download, complete and fax back the course booking form to 0121 248 2001. |
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Course Dates
| Venue | Duration | Dates | Fee - Members | Fee - Non-Members |
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| London | 1 day | 11 Feb 2009 | £81 | £96 |
| Huddersfield | 1 day | 22 July 2008 | £81 | £96 |
| Birmingham | 1 day | 10 July 2008 19 Nov 2008 |
£81 | £96 |
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