🧠
Who It Supports
People with:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Anxiety
Physical disabilities
🌿
Key Adaptations
Simple communication
Sensory-friendly rooms
Visual supports
Step-by-step explanations
😴
Sedation Options
Oral sedation
IV sedation
General anaesthetic
❤️
Key Message
👉
Dental care must be accessible, calm, and person-centred
⚖️
CHAPTER 29 – PERSON-CENTRED CARE
🌍
Core Principle
👉
Care is about the person, not the procedure
🗣️
Key Practice Rules
Speak directly to the person
Gain consent
Offer choices
Respect decisions
🌿
Sensory Adjustments
Headphones 🎧
Sunglasses 😎
Blankets 🛏️
Low lighting
🤝
Emotional Safety
Build trust
Go at the person’s pace
Allow breaks
❤️
Key Message
👉
Respect, choice, and communication are essential in all care
📘
CHAPTER 30 – DENTAL ACCESS & HEALTH INEQUALITY
⚖️
Core Issue
Not everyone has equal access to dental care
🧠
Who Needs More Support
Disabled people
Low income groups
People with anxiety
Complex health needs
💡
Key Principle
👉
Fair care is NOT always equal care
🤝
Targeted Support
More time
More assistance
More accessible services
❤️
Key Message
👉
Resources should match need, not just population
💊
CHAPTER 31 – MEDICINES & ORAL HEALTH
🧠
Key Idea
Medicines can affect:
Teeth 🦷
Gums 🩸
Saliva 💧
💊
Medication Effects
🧠
Epilepsy medication
Gum overgrowth
😟
Antidepressants
Dry mouth
🧠
Antipsychotics
Reduced saliva
🌬️
Asthma inhalers
Oral thrush
❤️
Blood pressure meds
Dry mouth
⚠️
Risks
Tooth decay
Gum disease
Infection
🛠️
Prevention
Brush twice daily
Drink water
Regular dental checks
Sugar-free gum
❤️
Key Message
👉
Medicines support health—but oral care must still be maintained
🧠
FINAL INTEGRATED TRAINING MESSAGE
Across all chapters:
💚
People with learning disabilities:
Have equal health needs
Experience more barriers
Need adapted communication
Benefit from joined-up care
🌟
CORE PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES
Person-centred care
Early intervention
Clear communication
Advocacy and rights
Sensory awareness
Holistic care (mind + body + environment)
🧠
Core Principle (Across All Care)
👉
People with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or mental health conditions:
Experience the same health conditions as everyone
else
May show symptoms differently
Often need extra support to access care
💡
Key message:
Good care = Awareness + Communication + Action +
Respect
🚨
1. Medical Emergency Awareness (FAST CARE)
🧠
Stroke
🚨
FAST Test:
Face – drooping
Arms – weakness
Speech – slurred
Time – call emergency services
⚠️
Other signs:
Confusion
Sudden behaviour change
Loss of balance
🚑
Action:
Act FAST
Call emergency services immediately
🫁
Breathing Problems (Asthma / Infection)
⚠️
Signs:
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Rapid breathing
🚑
Action:
Use inhaler if needed
Call emergency services if severe
🧠
Seizures (Epilepsy)
⚠️
Signs:
Shaking
Loss of awareness
Collapse
🚑
Action:
Keep safe
Do not restrain
Time seizure
Call for help if needed
🎗️
Cancer Warning Signs
⚠️
Signs:
Unexplained weight loss
Lumps or swelling
Fatigue
Body changes
💡
Key point:
👉
Behaviour change may replace verbal reporting in learning disabilities
🚨
Red Flags
Always take seriously:
Sudden behaviour change
Refusing food or drink
Withdrawal
Sleep changes
Unusual distress
🧠
Key Safety Rule
👉
Never assume behaviour is “just the condition”
It could be:
Pain
Illness
Medical emergency
🧠
2. Mental Health Overview
What is mental health?
Thoughts 🧠
Feelings ❤️
Behaviour 🤝
What is mental illness?
Conditions affecting mood, thinking, behaviour:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Psychosis
🧠
Common Conditions
😰
Anxiety
Worry
Restlessness
Physical symptoms
😔
Depression
Low mood
Withdrawal
Loss of interest
⚠️
PTSD
Flashbacks
Avoidance
Anxiety
🚨
Warning Signs
Withdrawal
Aggression
Sleep change
Loss of skills
Behaviour change
💡
Key Message
👉
Mental health + physical health are always connected
🧠
3. Communication & Accessibility
🗣️
Good Communication
Simple language
One idea at a time
Visual supports
Extra time
❌
Avoid
Jargon
Long sentences
Speaking only to carers
❤️
Person-Centred Care
Speak directly to the person
Offer choices
Respect consent
Listen carefully
🌿
Sensory Support
Sunglasses 😎
Headphones 🎧
Blankets 🛏️
Breaks allowed
💬
Key phrase:
“Care should fit the person—not the other way
around.”
🧠
4. Social Work & Support Work
🧩
Social Work Core
Rights-based care
Person-centred approach
Strengths-based practice
🧠
Key Skills
Listening
Observation
Advocacy
Communication support
🤝
Key Ideas
Co-production
Trauma-informed care
Safeguarding awareness
Mental capacity awareness
💡
Key Message
👉
Social work = empowerment, rights, independence
🏥
5. Paramedic & Emergency Care
🚑
Core Focus
Communication in crisis
Calm response
Safety first
🧠
Key Skills
De-escalation
Simple communication
Sensory awareness
Behaviour understanding
🧠
Mental Health Response (ALGEE)
Assess
Listen
Give reassurance
Encourage help
Encourage self-care
💡
Key Message
👉
Behaviour is communication, not always aggression
🏥
6. GP & Healthcare Inequality
⚠️
Health Inequality
People may experience:
Delayed treatment
Missed diagnosis
Communication barriers
🧠
Diagnostic Overshadowing
👉
Symptoms wrongly blamed on disability
🧠
GP Responsibilities
Annual health checks
Reasonable adjustments
Easy Read info
Communication support
🦷
7. Dental Health & Support
🧠
Dental Inequality
Some people need more support due to:
Disability
Anxiety
Medication
Sensory issues
🦷
Special Care Dentistry
Supports people with:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Mental health conditions
🧠
Key Adjustments
Calm environment
Step-by-step explanations
Sensory control
Extra time
Sedation if needed
🧠
Behaviour Support
Behaviour = communication
Fear is real
Trust takes time
💊
8. Medicines & Oral Health
⚠️
Effects of Medication
Epilepsy medication
Gum swelling
Antidepressants / anxiety meds
Dry mouth
Antipsychotics
Dry mouth
Inhalers
Thrush
Blood pressure meds
Gum changes
🧠
Key Risk
👉
Less saliva = higher risk of:
Tooth decay
Infection
Gum disease
🛠️
Support
Brush twice daily
Drink water
Sugar-free gum
Dental check-ups
Ask about medication
🪥
9. Visual Learning in Dental Care
🧪
Disclosing Tablets
Show plaque on teeth
Colour missed areas
Help visual learning
👀
Why they help
Easier understanding
Better brushing skills
Immediate feedback
💡
Key Message
👉
Seeing = learning more effectively
🧩
10. Special Topics (Dyspraxia & Sensory Needs)
🧠
Dyspraxia
Affects:
Coordination
Movement
Planning
🪥
Impact on dental care
Difficulty brushing
Sensory overload
Motor coordination issues
🧠
Support
Step-by-step instructions
Visual guidance
Gentle communication
😟
Sensory Dental Care
People may feel:
Sounds too loud
Tools too intense
Loss of control
🧠
Key rule
👉
Behaviour = communication, not refusal
🏫
11. School Dentistry vs Wider Needs
🏫
School-based care
Early checks
Prevention
Basic treatment
⚖️
Wider need
Some groups need more support:
Disabled adults
Mental health conditions
Complex needs
💡
Key Principle
👉
Care should match need, not just age
🤝
12. Person-Centred Care
🧠
Core principles
Choice
Consent
Respect
Control
🌿
Sensory support
Lights
Noise
Touch
Comfort items
💬
Key message
“Care should fit the person—not the system.”
🧠
FINAL KEY MESSAGE
💚
Across all health, social care, and dental services:
People need respect
People need adaptation
People need clear communication
People need early support
People need to be heard 🦷
COMPLETE TRAINING MODULE PACK
🧑⚕️
Social Work Skills: Learning Disability & Mental Health
🌱
Core Approach
Social work focuses on:
The whole person
Their environment and relationships
Their rights and choices
👉
This is called:
Person-centred, rights-based practice
It includes:
Emotional wellbeing
Social inclusion
Independence
Equality
🤝
Key Social Work Skills
🧩
Relationship-Based Practice
Build trust
Be warm and respectful
Show empathy
Be consistent and honest
👉
Trust helps people feel safe.
💬
Adapted Communication
Tools include:
Makaton
Sign language
PECS
Talking Mats
Helps people:
Understand information
Express views
Make decisions
👂
Active Listening & Observation
Listen carefully
Observe behavior and body language
Understand lived experience
👉
The person is the expert in their own life.
⚖️
Rights-Based Advocacy
Social workers support people to:
Know their rights
Make choices
Be heard
Includes:
👉
Supporting “unwise decisions” (if capacity exists)
🤝
Co-Production
👉
Working with people, not doing to them
Includes:
Service users
Families
Carers
Professionals
💪
Strengths-Based Approach
Focus on:
Skills
Abilities
Strengths
Not just difficulties.
🧠
Trauma-Informed Care
Behaviour may reflect trauma
Support includes:
Safety
Calm environment
Trust building
🌍
Environmental Assessment
Focus on:
Accessibility barriers
Social inequality
Environment impacts
🧠
Mental Health & Learning Disability Support
📊
Key Facts
Around 40% of people with learning disabilities
experience mental health conditions
⚠️
Behaviour as Communication
Behaviour may show:
Pain
Distress
Unmet needs
🧩
Tailored Therapy
Adapted CBT/DBT:
Simple language
Visual support
Step-by-step structure
🛡️
Safeguarding Personal
Person-centred
Preventative
Empowering
👥
Group Work
Reduce isolation
Build confidence
Share coping strategies
⚖️
Mental Capacity Act
Assess decision-making ability
Respect capacity
Best interests if not
🔄
Transition Support
Child →
adult services
Promote independence
Maintain identity
🧑🤝🧑
Carer Support
Carers:
Know the person best
Need emotional support
Need guidance
🧘
Self-Care
Professionals must:
Prevent burnout
Use supervision
Protect wellbeing
⭐
Key Message
Social work aims to:
Empower people
Protect rights
Build independence
Support wellbeing
Common effects:
Dry mouth
Gum swelling
Higher decay risk
Medicines involved:
Epilepsy medication
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Asthma inhalers
Blood pressure medication
🛠️
Support
Individuals:
Brush twice daily
Drink water
Dental check-ups
Professionals:
Ask about medication
Monitor changes
Teach brushing
⭐
Key Message
Medicines help—but oral care must be supported.
🦷
Chapter 32 – Module 31
Dental Access, Inequality & Support
⚖️
Key Idea
Some people need more support due to higher
barriers.
Includes:
Disability
Mental health needs
Poverty
Complex health conditions
🏫
School Dentistry vs Wider Needs
School services = prevention
Adult services often missed
👉
Best approach:
✔
Prevention + targeted support
🌍
Inequality
Barriers include:
Access issues
Communication
Anxiety
Stigma
⭐
Key Message
👉
“Support should match need.”
🪥
Visual Learning & Oral Hygiene
🧪
Disclosing Tablets
Colour plaque
Show missed areas
Improve learning
🧠
Benefits
Visual feedback
Better understanding
Improved brushing
🪥
Brushing Steps
Brush 2 minutes
Small circles
Front/back/chewing surfaces
Spit, don’t over-rinse
🧑⚕️
Dentist Role
Demonstrate
Observe brushing
Give feedback
Use visual learning tools
🧠
Dyspraxia Dental Care (Extended)
Motor coordination challenges
Sensory sensitivity
Anxiety support needed
Support includes:
Step-by-step guidance
Visual instruction
Calm environment
Extra time
🦷
Dentistry & Accessibility (Core Module)
🌍
Key Principles
Everyone has dental anxiety potential
Disability can intensify it
Sensory needs matter
💬
Professional Practice
Explain clearly
Respect consent
Offer control
Avoid rushing
⚠️
Barriers
Access issues
Communication difficulties
Anxiety
Inequality
⭐
Final Message
👉
“Dental care must be accessible, respectful, and person-centred.”
🧩
MASTER KEY MESSAGE (ALL CHAPTERS COMBINED)
Across all modules:
✔
People are individuals
✔
Communication must be adapted
✔
Sensory needs matter
✔
Mental and physical health are linked
✔
Access to care is not equal
✔
Support should be targeted
✔
Respect and dignity are essential
✔
Control and choice reduce anxiety
✔
Visual learning improves outcomes
✔
Early intervention improves life quality
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