Enhance Learning & Support - Training and Nursing Service

18/07/2025

🎉 That’s a Wrap on Another School Year! 🎉

As we come to the end of term, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone we’ve worked with this year.

👩‍⚕️ To all the school staff – thank you for your collaboration and commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of your pupils.

🎒 To the incredible children and young people – it’s been a privilege to support you. We’re so proud of the steps you’ve taken toward healthier, happier futures.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And to all the families and Customers - thank you for your ongoing support, trust, and partnership throughout the year.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and sunny summer break! ☀️
We look forward to continuing our work together in the new school year.

15/07/2025

04/07/2025

🌞 July is UV Awareness Month! 🌞
Let’s talk about how to protect our children and young people from the hidden dangers of UV rays.

Children’s skin is more sensitive than adults', and overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer later in life.

☀️ Whether it’s sunny or cloudy, UV rays can still harm young skin.

✅ Top tips to keep kids safe in the sun:
👒 Encourage hats with wide brims
🧴 Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours
😎 Use UV-protective sunglasses
⛱️ Stay in the shade, especially between 10am and 4pm
👕 Dress in light, long-sleeved clothing

Protecting them now means healthier skin in the future. Let’s make sun safety part of our daily routine! 💛

30/06/2025

Today our trainer Chrissy delivered Buccal Midazolam Training. Buccal Midazolam training is one of our most popular courses, please see below what
this course covers.

🩺About this Course
Buccal Midazolam is a rescue medication that can be administered to manage prolonged or clusters of seizures for people with epilepsy.

This additional course is added onto our full day/refresher training or as a single training component, also long as delegates have had epilepsy awareness/refresher in the last 2 years.

This course will provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of the best practice for the administration of Buccal Midazolam and ensure delegates can demonstrate safe administration through simulation.

Delegates will also have to complete a questionnaire based on a sample protocol to ensure they can demonstrate how to read and follow emergency protocols.

🗣Course Content
In addition to the skills and learning gathered throughout our epilepsy awareness training, delegates will also learn:

*What is Buccal midazolam
*Uses for epilepsy and other conditions
*Indications for use in epilepsy
*Advantages of using Buccal Midazolam
*Appropriate dose instructions
*Practical Demonstration
*Possible side effects and difficulties
*Individual emergency protocols

🧠Learning Outcomes
*Learn to recognise emergency situations and take appropriate action.
*Gain understanding of the theory and practical applications of administering Buccal Midazolam.
*Learn to administer Buccal Midazolam safely according to the best practice and in accordance with the individual’s protocol.

For more information including how to book a course, venues or costs then please contact us via our website

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23/06/2025

Meet the team!

Jan - Service co-ordinator

Background - Hello everyone or can I say Dzien Dobry! My name is Jan and i been working for ELS for 4 years., my role is service co-ordinator. I am a qualified physical education teacher and I have worked with children and young people before joining the ELS team. I really enjoy my role, it is varied as I work with students as well as supporting managers behind the scenes. I really enjoy working with all students and staff across the service.

Facts about me

1. I am a beekeeper
2. I love to travel
3. I'm interested in Art

My favourite quote is - "smile and the world will smile with you"

20/06/2025

📚 Training Feedback 📚

Feedback from training sessions is essential as it helps us identify what works well, uncover areas for improvement, and ensure the training remains relevant and effective for healthcare professionals."

Here's just a snap shot of the feedback ELS trainer Chrissy has received:

🗣Effective communication in Learning Disabilities: "Very informative with lots of ideas of how I can further support pupils in class. Great visuals to support what has been said, practical activities were great"

🩹Emergency First Aid: " very factual, good overall training. Really happy with the overall training, the outcomes were made clear and simple. Outstanding knowledge from the trainer. A good mix of practical work with plenty of time to discuss. Thank you!"

💊Medication Administration: " Chrissy was very knowledgeable and explained the course in detail. I found the training interesting and I feel more confident in going back to work and administering medication to the service users"

🧠Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam: "Chrissy is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. I found the course very interesting, and I feel confident to implement my learning in the workplace.

💩 Colostomy Stoma Care: “This is the best stoma care training I have received, great knowledge and the practical was amazing, thank you”.

If you would like any further information about a training course please visit our website https://enhancelearningandsupport.co.uk or contact us on 07916 019953.

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19/06/2025

Our Mission:
🧠 We aim to improve the lives of people with a Learning disability, through tailoring our service to meet the diverse needs of individuals and organisations. We value and empower to meet health needs and close the gap in inequalities.

Our Values:
🔁 Continuity
“We believe in building long-term, trusted relationships with individuals and organisations, ensuring consistent support that adapts over time to meet changing needs.”

🛠️ Skills
“We are committed to developing the skills of our team and the individuals we support and building capability, confidence, and independence.”

🌍 Inclusion
“We value every individual and champion diversity. Our services are tailored to be inclusive of all backgrounds, needs, and aspirations.”

Our vision
👓 Our vision is to strive for better health outcomes for people with a Learning disability.

18/06/2025

Meet the team!

Chrissy - Service Manager and the face behind the company

Background - I have been in Learning Disability services for over 22 years, working with both adults and children in a variety of settings including respite residential, CAMHS, community, mental health and school nursing.

I set up ELS to help tackle some of the health inequalities I had seen during my 13 years in the NHS. I wanted to create a service that was not only supporting individuals but also family, careers and organisations that was accessible and equitable.

I have a wonderful dedicated team at ELS, I feel lucky to have such a committed work force.

Facts about me:

1. I am a huge dog lover, I have a sausage dog called Mabel and Jack Russel called Archie.

2. I love a spa day, I just wish I had more of them!

3. I love to travel and have been very fortunate to go to some amazing countries, I especially love to traveling around Asia.

My Favourite quote is - "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly"

17/06/2025

Enhance Learning and Support provide a range of training to meet the needs of people with a learning disability, below is a list of some of the clinical needs and learning disability training we offer:

Asthma and Inhaler Administration
Anaphylaxis and Epi-pen Administration
Diabetes Awareness and Insulin Administration
Stoma Care
Buccal Midazolam Administration
Introduction to Enteral Feeding
Percutaneous Endoscope Gastrostomy (PEG)
Nasogastric Feeding (NG)
Jejunostomy Feeding (JEJ)
Paediatric First Aid
First Aid at Work
Basic Life Support/CPR
Emergency First Aid
Epilepsy Awareness
Autism awareness
Mental Health First Aid
Medication administration
Physical Health Clinical Skills

All our clinical skills training are theory and practical competencies assessed. Training is delivered by our highly trained and skilled Learning Disability Nurses.

For more information visit our website or contact me on 07916 019953.

16/06/2025

🌟 Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2025: Do you see me? 🌟

This week, we proudly celebrate Learning Disability Week, a time to recognise the voices, achievements, and individuality of the 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.

The theme this year, “Do You See Me?”, is a powerful reminder to truly see, hear, and value people with learning disabilities, not just for their challenges, but for their strengths, contributions, and humanity.

At ELS, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives. We also offer specialist training for families, and professionals supporting people with learning disabilities because informed, compassionate support makes all the difference.

We are especially proud of our incredible staff team. Their dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts make a meaningful impact every day. It’s their commitment that brings our values to life and helps create a more inclusive world for everyone.

Thank you to our team and to all those who champion inclusion and understanding.

For further information and recourses you can visit https://www.mencap.org.uk/ and https://enhancelearningandsupport.co.uk/

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13/06/2025

🌟 Carers Week 2025: Caring About Equality 🌟

This week, we shine a light on the millions of unpaid carers across the UK who provide essential support to loved ones. Carers often face significant challenges, from financial strain to mental and physical health impacts.

📊 Key Statistics:

-5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK.
-1.7 million people provide 50+ hours of care per week.
-62% of carers say they had no choice but to take on their role due to a lack of alternatives.
-63% of carers report a negative impact on their mental health, with 24% saying it was ‘very negative’.
-1.2 million unpaid carers live in poverty, with 400,000 in deep poverty.
-79% of carers feel stressed or anxious, and 49% feel depressed.

💙 Carers give so much let’s give back! This Carers Week, let’s raise awareness, advocate for better support, and show appreciation for the unsung heroes who keep families and communities together.

📢 Join the conversation! Share your experiences, thank a carer, or explore resources that can make a difference. Together, we can build a more caring and equitable society.

09/06/2025

💙Men’s Mental Health Week 9th-15th June 💙

Why Men's mental health week?
- 2 in 5 men admit to regularly feeling low or worried
- 40% of men won’t talk about their mental health
- 40% of men said it would take thoughts of su***de or self-harm to compel them to seek professional help
-Men with mental health problems can earn 42% less money than men without them.

This week, we are joining voices across the world to shine a light on Men’s Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and remind the men and boys in our lives that it’s okay to talk.

Mental health affects everyone, but men often face unique challenges. Societal pressures and outdated ideas around masculinity can make it harder for many men to open up about their struggles, emotions, or mental health concerns. This silence can be dangerous and its time to change that.

At ELS, we are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health. We are encouraging our boys and young men to:

✅ Speak openly about how they’re feeling
✅ Support one another with kindness and empathy
✅ Understand that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

Whether it's stress, anxiety, loneliness, or anything in between, no one should feel they have to face it alone.

Let’s keep the conversation going this week and beyond. Together, we can help build a culture where mental health is talked about openly and support is always within reach.