Speech and Language Therapy Training - Safe and Enjoyable Eating and Drinking

Half day course.

This package includes:

• Developing an understanding of the normal mechanisms of chewing and swallowing.
• Identifying eating and drinking difficulties.
• Identifying risks associated with having an eating and/or drinking difficulty.
• Discussing factors that affect swallowing.
• How to make mealtimes safer and more enjoyable.

What is involved:

• Attendance at a full day session.
• The opportunity to discuss practical applications in your workplace.

This is for you if:

• You actively and regularly help service users with their eating and drinking.
• You would like to increase confidence in recognising when somebody has a difficulty with their eating and drinking.
• You would like to know how to reduce risk in relation to eating and drinking making mealtimes safer and more enjoyable.
• You want practical advice and help in relation to assisting others with their eating and drinking.