Circle of Support: Health and Wellbeing Training for Families/ Unpaid Carers of Learning Disabled/ Autistic Adults
People in Action
The Circle of Support Training Session, for families/ friends/ unpaid carers: A friendly and practical session for families and carers supporting learning disabled and autistic adults, teaching the need-to-know basics of healthy eating, physical activity and wellbeing, and how to apply that knowledge to improve the lives of those we support.
Simple, achievable steps. Practical advice. Learn how to understand and support sensory needs.
Healthy lunch included.
We are funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, so all courses are absolutely free to attend.
For further information, please visit our website: https://peopleinaction.org.uk/circle-of-support-training-session/
Learning Outcomes
What the training covers:
- Understanding health inequalities and why they matter
- A person-centred, strengths-based approaches to healthy lifestyle conversations
- Proactive and reactive strategies and aproaches
- Practical guidance on nutrition, move more, sleep and wellbeing
- Cultural, sensory and accessibility considerations
- Motivational, non-judgemental communication tools
- Goal setting that supports sustainable change
Why attend?
- Build confidence in supporting healthier routines
- Improve your skills in trauma-informed communication
- Enhance your professional practice with evidence-based tools
Suitable For
This session is suitable for any family members, friends, unpaid carers etc. of Learning Disabled and Autistic adults.
We run a second version of this session for professional support staff.
How to Book
You can reserve your space via our Eventbrite page, here
If you have any questions, would like an informal chat or require any further information, please contact Al: Al.mayes@peopleinaction.org.uk
People in Action
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Training Date
03/12/2026 -
Training Time
9:30 am - 4:00 pm -
Address
The Old Fire Station,
Gipton Approach
Gipton
Leeds
LS9 6NL
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Cost
Free -
Contact
0113 2443729 info@peopleinaction.org.uk