Nutrition Update training for carers looking after people with Learning Disabilities (LD)

What?: Helicobacter Pylori in the LD Population; Dietary management of Kidney Stones

When?:

22^nd July 2022 (Friday) 2-3PM

How?:

Virtual

Why?

To help care providers/staff understand H Pylori infection which will contribute to identifying the infection sooner and hence treating it promptly.

H Pylori infection is the most significant cause of gastritis and causes ulcers in the lining of the stomach, gastric cancer, and iron deficiency anaemia.  

To help care provides/staff offer kidney stone friendly diet to the residents they look after.
People who have chronic urinary tract infection or poor bladder emptying due to neurologic disorders incl LD are at increased risk for developing kidney stones.  

For whom?:

Care staff of LD residential homes/supported living homes/extra care housing.

By whom?:

Alex Larkin (Highly Specialist Dietitian Care Home Support Dietitian) 

For any enquiries, please contact me on 07899 661522 or [email protected]. Please feel free to forward this training invite to your colleagues.