Mark Gray Associates is now working with Thomas Pocklington Trust on the development of a new lighting course for Rehabilitation workers and occupational therapists.

Mark Gray Associates is now providing Multiple Disability Training & consultancy for RNIB in England & Wales you can book your course with us direct or by contacting chris.smith@rnib.org.uk

Mark Gray Associates are now working with Home Care Direct www.homecare-direct.co.uk providing assessments and support for people with learning disability & complex needs or older people with dual sensory loss.

For details contact www.arhm.org.uk

Mark Gray was elected Chair of The British Institute of Learning disability in October 2008.

He has met with Ann Williams the New Valuing People Director as part of the Learning disability Coalition and is currently aiding the CEO with an exciting new restructure programme.

Focus on DDA audits

Mark has developed considerable expertise in the field of Disability Discrimination Act Audits for Business many private businesses are not yet DDA compliant. Full and discreet Audits can be carried out at your premises looking at Public Access, Communication and Staff disability awareness and skills. If you think your business needs an audit contact Mark Gray Associates today by hitting our contact us link.

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Focus on Supervision

The Department of Health Good practice in Learning Disability Nursing 2007 recommends that all Nurses with RNLD should have regular supervision. However if you’re a nurse or a social care practitioner In sensory Impairment or learning disability services, in the private or voluntary sector this might be difficult to get. Mark Gray Associates can organise your supervision sessions at very competitive rates.

Call us now on 0115 9732540 or use the contact us details link.

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Due to the success of our Housing Work with Longhurst & Havelok Homes we are now able to offer you the following consultancy packages

1. Disability Equality Duty how is your service doing? £800 per day +VAT
2. Service planning and delivery in the credit crunch Is there another way to do it? £800.00 per day + Vat & Expenses (Mark Gray & Lesley Thompson)

Mark Gray Associates have launched three New Courses for the Autumn all tried & tested on our clients our new courses are.

1. Supporting people with Mental Health & Learning Disability a one day course on an overview of key mental health problems affecting people with a learning disability, Screening tools and signposting to appropriate services.

Cost £800 + VAT

1. Developing a Human Rights based Practice approach in learning disability services A one day course exploring the Human Rights Act and its relevance to Learning disability practice (using case studies developed in conjunction with BILD & BIHR)

Cost £800 + VAT

1. Developing Positive Behaviour Management strategies for people who challenge ( a two day programme Identifying causes of Challenging behaviour, Non adversive interventions, communication development,  & positive reinforcement strategies)

Cost £1, 600.00 + VAT

The Thomas Pocklington Trust “Lighting Journey” Courses are now live places are available now on the following courses at £200.00 per person + VAT

18th November Birmingham
3rd December Peterborough
10th December Bristol
17th December Manchester
12th January Cardiff
19th January Glasgow

To book just down the Lighting journey Application form and Send it to us stating your preferred Course Venue Details will be sent on confirmation

For course programme/booking details contact Mark Gray on (0115) 9732540 or contact us at info@markgrayassociates.com

Mark will be delivering courses for Hampshire partnership NHS trust on Deafblindness & learning disability On the following dates
1st July 2009, 15th September 2009, 17th November 2009, 11th December 2009 15th January 2010

To book contact Mandy Norris on 02380 874040

Mark is delivering courses for the North West training & Development team on the 23rd & 24th September 2009-05-22 For details contact Janet Cobb at www.jan-net.co.uk