Huntington’s Disease Awareness & Care

Description

Course Description

This course provides healthcare professionals and carers with a clear understanding of Huntington’s Disease and the practical skills required to support individuals safely, confidently, and compassionately.

Huntington’s Disease is a progressive, inherited neurological condition affecting movement, thinking, emotions, and behaviour. This training explores the condition in a structured and accessible way, linking symptoms to care, decision-making, and professional responsibilities.

The course promotes person-centred, dignified care in line with recognised good practice and NICE guidance, alongside relevant UK legislation.

Course Overview

This session covers:

· What Huntington’s Disease is and how it is inherited

· The genetic cause explained simply (DNA and protein changes)

· Disease progression and stages

· Motor, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural symptoms

· Medication awareness and emerging treatments (including gene therapy overview)

· Swallowing, nutrition, and safety considerations

· Emotional impact on individuals and families

· Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working

· Mental Capacity Act (2005) and decision-making

· Recognising deterioration and when to escalate concerns

· Case study discussions to apply learning in practice

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

· Explain what Huntington’s Disease is, including its genetic cause

· Recognise common motor, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural symptoms

· Understand how the condition progresses over time

· Identify how medication and emerging treatments support symptom management (awareness level)

· Apply person-centred approaches that promote dignity and independence

· Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) in relation to decision-making

· Recognise when and how to escalate concerns appropriately

· Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Who Is This Course Aimed At?

This course is suitable for:

Healthcare Assistants

Registered Nurses

Support Workers

Community staff

Residential and nursing home staff

Personal Assistants

Anyone caring for a person living with Huntington’s Disease

Duration

2–3 hours

(Flexible delivery depending on group size and discussion)

Certificate

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion.

This may be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Centre of Excellence

This training is delivered by EF Training & Consultancy Ltd, a recognised Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Training.

All courses are:

· Delivered by experienced healthcare professionals

· Evidence-informed and aligned with current UK best practice

· Designed to promote safe, confident, person-centred care

· Suitable for both HCAs and Registered Nurses

Booking Information

This course is booked on request for organisations, agencies, and care providers.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.