Module 1: Supporting Healthy Lifestyles for People with a Learning Disability

Module 1: Supporting Healthy Lifestyles for People with a Learning Disability

Module 1: Supporting Healthy Lifestyles for People with a Learning Disability

Duration: 1 day (in person) 9.30am-4pm

Next date: Monday 9th November 2026 

Aim

To strengthen participants’ knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in promoting healthy, meaningful, and person‑centred lifestyles for people with a learning disability, with a focus on empowerment, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities. 

Target Audience

Target Audience

Target Audience

  • Support workers and key workers; learning disability nurses; social workers and care coordinators; family carers; volunteers working with learning disability services; allied health professionals working with people with a learning disability. 
  • People who are new to the role of supporting adults with a learning disability or who are new to this topic.
  • Anyone working with adults with a learning disability who would like a refresher on this topic.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and explain what a healthy lifestyle means for people with a learning disability 
  • Identify barriers people with a learning disability may face in maintaining healthy lifestyle
  • Recognise common health inequalities experienced by people with a learning disability 
  • Use person-centred approaches to promote independence, empowerment and motivation
  • Support healthier choices around diet, exercise, sleep, and wellbeing
  • Identify and explain the characteristics of a capable environment that supports participation, independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for individuals with diverse needs.

Content

  • What a healthy lifestyle means for people with a learning disability
  • Barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Health inequalities and why they occur
  • Person‑centred approaches to promote independence and motivation
  • Supporting healthier choices: diet, exercise, sleep and wellbeing
  • What are Capable Environments? 
  • Support for Participating in Meaningful Activities 
  • Active support principles 
  • Encouragement of more Independent Functioning 
  • Personal Care and Health Support 
  • CQC Expectations and Rating 
  • Accessible communication strategies

Tutor

Abel holds a bachelor’s degree in health education as a science teacher and adult trainer. He has 13 years of experience in teaching and education. He is passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disability and autism in the community.

Prior to joining the NHS, Abel has a track record of managing a team as head of science as a teacher. He has years of experience in supporting people with learning disability and autism in clinical settings. He has worked as a senior clinical support worker and activity practitioner in South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.

Abel enjoys engaging in recreational activities, such as playing football, table tennis and chess game. He’s a passion-driven individual with strong commitment to impacting the lives of people positively.

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Not for profit organisations in Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark and SLaM NHS or GSTT NHS staff