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DLF launches new 'Retail Assessors for Community Equipment' course
29th May 2008
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has launched a new training course aimed at companies seeking to take advantage of the Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchairs Services (TCEWS) Model.
The course ‘Retail Assessors for Community Equipment’ draws on the DLF’s many years experience of training healthcare professionals and has been piloted with suppliers and retailers to ensure it meets their needs.
The course aims to enable retailers to provide appropriate equipment solutions, with focus on using a Person Centred Approach. The course will also assist delegates with practical aspects of assessment in a retail environment.
The course is run by senior, highly experienced therapists at the DLF’s Equipment Centre which allows for a hands-on, practical approach, a key element of the course. The course will be accredited by June.
Sue Clements, Head of Training at the DLF, says “DLF has been at the forefront of providing Trusted Assessor Training for many years. In light of the growing importance of retailers in meeting the needs of an aging population, it is essential that staff are trained to assess based on a person’s individual needs”.
Feedback from delegates include, “All in, an efficient and enjoyable, well run course with knowledgeable tutors" and “Technically good and well presented by the senior staff members”.
Course Information
Dates: 1-3 July 2008, 9-11 September 2008, 21-23 October 2008, 2-4 December 2008
Venue: Disabled Living Foundation, 380-384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU
Price per person: Special introductory offer of £375 + VAT
To book your place or for more information call 020 7432 8010 or email training@dlf.org.uk
Further information and images
Contact Hugh Dobie, Marketing Officer, Disabled Living Foundation on tel 020 7289 6111 ext 211 or email hugh.dobie@dlf.org.uk
Notes for editors
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that has been the leading provider of impartial advice and information on equipment for older and disabled people for nearly 40 years. DLF’s information is disseminated through a wide range of services:
Healthcare professionals can benefit from DLF Data, the UK’s only comprehensive and up-to-date database of daily living equipment and assistive technology, as well as an extensive Training Programme including a variety of bespoke courses. The DLF also hosts the Moving & Handling People conference, an annual event in 3 parts comprising an exhibition, workshops and plenary sessions.
Members of the public can utilise its Helpline service, which responds to up to 25,000 enquiries a year, or try products out at its Equipment Demonstration Centre in London, one of the largest in the UK.
The DLF also provides a range of online services at www.dlf.org.uk, including:
- Free factsheets giving advice on a wide range of topics about disability and mobility products and choosing equipment for older and disabled people.
- AskSARA, (www.asksara.org.uk), an online self assessment tool that allows people to easily obtain useful advice and information on products that could help them.
- ‘Bathing made easy’, (www.bathingmadeeasy.com), a free comprehensive search and comparison website containing advice and information on bathing and showering products for older and disabled people.
- 'Telecare made easy', (www.telecaremadeeasy.com), an advice and information portal about telecare equipment, including case studies.
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