Healthcare training that works for young people

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Practical training to help healthcare professionals support young people as they transition from children's to adult services.

As young people move from childhood to adulthood, they can experience gaps in our healthcare system.
 
Too old for children’s healthcare, not yet ready for adult systems. It's a vulnerable time and will inform their well-being and engagement with healthcare for the rest of their lives.
 
We’ve worked with South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Acute Federation in partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's Foundation Trust to bridge that gap and empower staff to provide developmentally appropriate healthcare.
 
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The training is suitable for anyone who works with young people - whether through direct care, supporting them during hospital visits, or helping them plan their appointments.
 
Desq and our partners are making this training package available to all healthcare professionals. View the courses using the links below.  

Interested in adding these courses to your LMS or customising them for your region or workplace? Get in touch with the Desq team.

 

Young people and their health

Learn who we mean by a “young person” and why they need a different approach to healthcare than children or adults.
You’ll explore:
  • How the adolescent brain develops into the mid-20s.
  • The impact on young people with long-term health conditions.
  • The principles of Developmentally Appropriate Healthcare (DAH).
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Effective healthcare transition

Learn why healthcare transition is so important for young people with long-term conditions.
You’ll explore:
  • The difference between transition and transfer.
  • Who should be involved, and how to keep the young person at the centre.
  • National guidance to ensure continuity, coordination, and confidence during transition.
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Supporting young people to thrive

Learn hands-on strategies for working directly with young people.

Remember:
  • How to build trust and confidence during healthcare interactions.
  • Communication techniques that promote independence and self-management.
  • Practical tools for supporting young people.
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Want to tailor this course for your Trust or LMS?

If you're interested in providing these courses to your staff via your LMS or customising the content so that it is suitable for your region or workplace, get in touch.