This page serves as a resource hub, listing information and resources that have been sourced by staff, people who need support and volunteers in the Perth & Kinross area.
The information has been gathered in partnership with Support Choices.
Local Learning Opportunities
- HSCP Learning & Development Events – Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
- Perth Autism Support Events
- Free Online Understanding Autism Course
- Autism Training for Organisations
- Explore the fundamentals of high-quality dementia care
- Information sheets on Alzheimer’s Scotland
- Moving and Handling Courses
National Learning Opportunities
The Personal Assistants Handbook from Self Directed Support Scotland
https://handbook.scot/the-pa-handbook/
Self Directed Support Scotland’s e-learning site
https://learning.handbook.scot/
At PANS, you’ll find vacancies in your region, information about employment, training and your health & wellbeing as well as, special offers available only to members. Please note, you have to be working as a PA to apply for your FREE membership.
https://panetworkscotland.org.uk/
Topics
Online Courses
| Free Courses Scotland | Courses range from Autism Awareness to Mental Health Awareness https://freecoursesinscotland.co.uk/ |
| Open Badges | Digital Badges are short courses of online learning. https://www.mylearning.scot/ |
| Turas Learn | We offer a wide range of educational resources which provide guidance and support to enhance your ongoing professional development. https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/ |
| Alison | Free online courses with certificates and diplomas. https://alison.com/ |
Digital Skills
| Learn My Way Learn how to use the internet Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected. | https://www.learnmyway.com/ |
| Digital Unite Technology Guides Our award-winning range of 400+ how-to guides covers a whole host of digital topics. These guides are perfect for supporting others with digital skills or improving your own knowledge. | https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides |
Useful Apps
| Jointly App for Carers | With Jointly you can create a circle of care for the person you are looking after. Once you have set up your Jointly circle you can start using Jointly to organise care. You can use it on your own or you can invite other people to join you and share the care. More information |