Diversity, Equalities and Inclusion in Adult Social Care: meeting the needs of marginalised groups.  
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 20tht May 2026

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers).

Overview: This is a half day online seminar.
Messages from research and from safeguarding adults’ reviews reveal a number of issues that impact upon access to help for members of several different and intersecting marginalised groups. This includes LGBTQ people, asylum seekers, and people who identify as neurodiverse. 
This seminar will bring together some key messages from research, case law and SARs along with some expert speakers to explore distinctive experiences and lessons to be learned for assessors and providers. 

If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact: l.whitehead@shu.ac.uk

NEW - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers).

Overview: Discover the intricate interplay between executive function in adults and the Mental Capacity Act in our upcoming teaching session. Designed for professionals in social care, this session delves into the complexities of decision-making, planning, and cognitive control in adults. Explore how executive function impacts an individual’s ability to make informed choices and understand the legal frameworks outlined in the Mental Capacity Act. Gain practical insights into assessing and supporting individuals with diverse cognitive abilities, while navigating ethical dilemmas and legal obligations. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this session offers valuable tools and strategies to enhance your practice and ensure the autonomy and well-being of people you work with.

If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact: L.Whitehead@shu.ac.uk

Working with people with Hoarding Behaviour: the interface between capacity, safeguarding and the multi-agency context. 
Half day online seminar

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Target audience: Local Authority Adult Social Care, Housing, Clinical Commissioning group, NHS and third sector agencies/ staff.

Overview: This half day masterclass will explore importance of recognising and exploring the complexity of engaging with and supporting people with hoarding behaviours. Discussing the legal issues regarding consent, decisional and executive capacity, and the interface with safeguarding the session will explore the support for practitioners when engaging with supporting people with hoarding behaviours.  Learning from safeguarding adult reviews the focus will be on sharing good practice, identifying some of the challenges and sharing ideas for taking practice forwards.  

If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact: L.Whitehead@shu.ac.uk