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Welcome to this page that contains learning and resources with a focus on older people.
The United Kingdom is ageing by five hours each day. Currently there are 11 million people over 65 years of age and three million over 80 years of age, and that number is continuing to rise. This ageing population, living with increasingly complex health needs is adding to the pressure on current NHS services and requires us to change the way we work together.
The NHS has set out the Five Year Forward View, as a way to make these changes happen. The report suggests breaking down barriers between care providers, empowering patients to take more control of their own health, increasing support for carers and finding ways to better support the rising number of people living with dementia.
If you are just getting started, the Older People distance learning programme will provide you with a broad overview of the subject which you can then follow up with further learning in specific areas to meet your personal needs.
The aim of this learning programme is to update your knowledge on the changes that come with ageing and the impact these have on health and medicines use for older people. It also explores the roles of the multidisciplinary teams to help you to understand how pharmacy can link in with them to improve health outcomes for older people and to provide support for their carers.
6h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This programme aims to help you to develop your knowledge and skills to improve your confidence and competence in working with patients and other health and social care professionals to enable patients to get the best possible outcomes when they are taking multiple medicines.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This resource is not currently available to you, click for more information.
The aim of this learning programme is to update your knowledge about working with care homes, the roles and responsibilities of the teams involved and the legal issues, guidance and regulations surrounding medicines in care homes. Through practice-based activities the programme supports you to use that knowledge in care homes and help residents make the most out of their medicines.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:The aim of this learning resource is to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal professionally with any safeguarding issues that may arise in the course of your practice.
Completion of the programme and the associated Level 2 assessment will fulfil the safeguarding requirements at Level 2 for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as required for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme and by the intercollegiate document Safeguarding children and young people.
Completion of the programme and the associated Level 1 assessment will allow pharmacy support staff to prove their competence at Level 1 as required by the intercollegiate document Safeguarding children and young people.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programmme you should be able to:This resource is not currently available to you, click for more information.
In this programme you will consider how to prepare for, and approach consultations with people suffering from dementia and how best to involve their carers or family members in these discussions.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This workshop is for pharmacy professionals who are new to, or are considering providing medicines optimisation for residents in care homes for older people.
It is an interactive learning session using innovative practical activities, including a film and observation exercise, to build participants’ skills and confidence in changing how medicines are used in this setting.
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12h:30m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this programme you should be able to:Consultations with older people are commonplace in pharmacy practice, but increasing complexity around medicines and conditions can present challenges. Supporting the older person in making decisions around their medicines and health while promoting dignity and respect is a vital part of the role of every healthcare professional.
This workshop is part of the Consultation skills for pharmacy practice programme which you can access via the Consultation skills for pharmacy website. It will support you in adapting your consultation to the needs of the older person to ensure a patient-centred approach.
5h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:Work your way around the Dementia learning topic, taking part in bite-sized interactive challenges that will help you and your team support patients and carers with administering medicines, transfer of care from hospital to care home setting, and medicines adherence.
You can access this learning here: Dementia - theLearningpharmacy.com
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:Work your way around the Supporting carers learning topic, taking part in bite-sized interactive challenges that will help you and your team learn to identify carers and young carers. The challenges will support you in giving advice on self-care and healthy lifestyle choices for carers, as well as how to manage medicines for the people they care for.
You can access this learning here: Supporting carers - theLearningpharmacy.com
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This guideline covers assessment of falls risk and interventions to prevent falls in people aged 65 and over. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.
The indicators presented in this profile underline the scope to improve health outcomes by ensuring that all older people receive the opportunities, care and support delivered in the best-performing localities.
A range of resources for professionals who work with or for older people.
Caeres Trust offers a wide range of resources and information for anyone who works with carers.
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