Eating Well for People with Learning Disabilities
Join us for our online lecture celebrating the launch of our new Eating Well guide, which focuses on the nutritional needs of people with learning disabilities.
Eighteen years ago, The Caroline Walker Trust released nutritional and practical guidelines explicitly aimed at supporting people with a learning disability. Alongside the launch of the revised guidelines this autumn, this webinar aims to explore why this resource remains so relevant. Our speakers will discuss the latest evidence, practical application and real-world experience of ensuring the nutritional needs of a group, who often present with complex challenges, are met
Why this event?
The life expectancy for someone with a learning disability is 20 years shorter than that of the general population. Avoidable deaths, including heart disease and cancers of the digestive tract, are nearly double the rate of the general population. Better diets could make a real difference to these statistics.
Our revised Eating Well guidance is designed to be at the forefront of the action to improve the nutritional health of people with learning disabilities. The guidance is essential for those working with or for people with learning disabilities, including health and social care professionals, family, friends, carers, supporters, service leads and commissioners.
Who will speak?
Karen Coulman PhD RD, an Associate Professor in Obesity Research and Practice at the University of Bristol. She’ll talk about her latest research into the role of carers in supporting healthy weight for adults with a learning disability.
Nicola Swaffield, a parent carer, will discuss her experience supporting her son’s healthy eating after he moved to a supported living setting.
Carly Atkinson, MSc RD, is a Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian. She’ll be discussing the key points from the CWT Eating Well Guide for People with Learning Disabilities, including what to expect and the barriers they face in improving their food intake and diet.
How will you benefit from attending?
You will learn more about;
- nutritional challenges experienced by people with a learning disability,
- barriers experienced by supporters and carers in supporting people with a learning disability to eat well.
- why we need to improve the diet for people with learning disabilities
- our new CWT Eating Well resource and how it can be used to improve nutritional wellbeing
- achieving better health outcomes for people with a learning disability.
Who should attend the webinar?
- Dietitians and Registered Nutritionists working with people who have learning disabilities and their carers.
- Academics conducting essential research into the best nutritional practices for people with learning disabilities.
- Student Dietitians and Nutritionists to gain valuable insights and perspectives to enhance learning
- Recent graduates who need to add CPD points to their portfolios
- Care managers at residential accommodation and care homes
- Carers, family, friends, carers and supporters caring for and assisting their loved ones
- Health and social care professionals, service leads and commissioners
Join us at our launch event to explore ways we can work together to reduce health inequalities for this valuable population group.
Details
Date: Thursday, 12th November
Time: 7.30 pm
Where: Online – Tickets available on Eventbrite
Price: £5
Tickets
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