About this event
There are approximately 14 million disabled people in the UK. This workshop will help you gain awareness about disability and how disability can impact the health outcomes and experiences of people accessing health and social care services. This awareness is an important part of supporting the communities we serve.
Type of event
Small group training session with active participation and discussion. Joining in with your camera on will be appreciated.
Who is this event for?
Anyone in Healthwatch who is interested in tackling health inequalities and disability awareness. This is an entry level session.
What will you learn?
In our session, we will cover:
• The social vs medical model of disability
• Common types of disabilities and day-to-day barriers and challenges for people in the UK
• Disability inclusive approaches to community engagement in a healthcare setting
• Building a disability inclusive organisation (staff, volunteer and board members)
• Common mistakes and challenges organisations face when engaging with people with disabilities
• Best approaches for championing the voices of disabled people
• A focus on neurodiversity and community engagement
Who is running this event?
Cherina Darrell-Hibbert