RCGP One Day Essentials | Learning disabilities

This  one day conference will provide expert specialist clinical training and  essential information for GPs and their practice colleagues about  primary care of children and adults with learning/intellectual  disabilities.

Topics include:

.     NHSE Action from Learning report 2021/22 NHSE Action from Learning  report 2021/22  - the talk will cover the section on management of  medical conditions.

.    Disorders of vision in people with a learning disability

.    Digital solutions in primary care for supporting the health of people with a learning disability

.    Palliative care of people with a learning disability – developing a service

.    The role of genomics in people with a learning disability

Learning Objectives

.    To understand the health inequalities experienced by people with a learning disability

.     To develop skills in understanding the role of general practice in  supporting the health and well-being of people with a learning  disability

.     To improve understanding of some of the significant health and care  problems that people with a learning disability experience

.    To gain insight into the benefits of involving people with a learning disability in developing their care.

.     Understanding when genomic testing may be of value but also to cover  the ethical / consent challenges associated with testing

.    Co-developing a palliative care service with people with a learning disability

.    Understanding and managing dysphagia risk in people with learning disability