Understanding sight loss within health and social care

Course summary

It will cover the common eyes conditions, the impact of sight loss can have, and simple strategies to help ensure best practice within a health and social care setting. This session will also touch on the topics of sight loss and learning disabilities, sight loss and dementia and inclusive environments. For sessions specific to these topics, please look at the other sessions available.  

Suitable for

Health and Social Care professionals looking for an increased awareness and understanding of sight loss.

Prior knowledge/experience needed

No prior knowledge needed.

Topics covered

• Key facts and statistics 
• Common eye conditions and their effect on vision 
• The potential impact of sight loss 
• Identifying sight loss and the impact of hidden sight loss (including a light touch on information for learning disabilities and dementia).
• Simple support tips to help ensure best practice including communication and accessible information tips and advice on how to create a more inclusive environment.

The course can be booked via Eventbrite.

Cost

£30

Presenter

Winnie Smith

If this date is not suitable or you would like to find out about other taster sessions we deliver, you will find more information here: RNIB Health and Social Care Skills training events calendar.

The Health and Social Care Skills Development team at RNIB offer a range of courses on topics such as sight loss awareness, eye conditions, learning disabilities and other complex needs such as dementia, autism and stroke with sight loss, and inclusive environments. You can find more information about our training here: Training for health and social care professionals | RNIB