Training & events programme

Child health assessments are a key component in permanence planning for looked after children. Medical Advisers need to be aware of the relevant legislation, statutory guidance and competencies framework. They are required to interpret information and present this in an informative and considered format for social care colleagues, panels and potential carers. This course will consider the Medical Adviser's role in adoption relating to children.

Analysing adult health assessments is a key element of assessing adopters and foster carers. This includes providing reports and evidence-based comments so that panels can reach appropriate decisions. This course is designed to support medical advisers in their role. It is particularly suitable for new or inexperienced medical advisers.

In this session, Sarah Lloyd, Author of the Building Underdeveloped Sensorimotor Systems (BUSS®) will give a brief overview of the model. Dr Helen Close, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University will talk about the evaluation they undertook, examining outcomes for 468 families who went through the model. We’ll also hear from a parent who has been through the model with their daughter, and the impact this has had on their lives. Information will be given about what the intervention involves and how local authorities, regional adoption agencies and other services can provide or help families to access it.

Been a medical advisor in the UK a while ? Already attended our child and adult health assessment workshops previously?
Feeling like you’re not sure what’s going on outside your patch? Wanting to learn from others in your role?
Then the Medical Advisor Update day is for you!