BBO Training

Course Overview

This two-day Introduction to Mental Health and Learning Disability course is designed for healthcare professionals working in Primary Care who wish to develop their knowledge and confidence in supporting patients with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

Primary Care clinicians play a key role in recognising mental health concerns, supporting ongoing care, and delivering structured annual reviews for individuals with long-term mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

The course provides a practical overview of common mental health presentations, approaches to assessment, and communication strategies that support compassionate and effective care. Participants will also develop an understanding of the health needs of individuals with learning disabilities and the importance of accessible, patient-centred healthcare.

Teaching is interactive and designed to support clinicians in applying learning directly within Primary Care consultations.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Practice Nurses
• Nurse Associates
• Nurse Practitioners
• Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Paramedics working in Primary Care
• Pharmacists involved in patient care

What This Course Covers

Day One – Mental Health in Primary Care

• Understanding mental health and wellbeing
• Common mental health conditions seen in Primary Care
• Recognising signs, symptoms and risk factors
• Approaches to mental health assessment
• Evidence-based interventions and management approaches
• Effective communication with patients experiencing mental health difficulties
• Introduction to mental health annual reviews
• Assessment tools and structured review frameworks

Day Two – Learning Disabilities in Primary Care

• Understanding learning disabilities and their impact on health
• Recognising common types of learning disabilities
• Early identification and screening considerations
• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities in Primary Care consultations
• Communication strategies and reasonable adjustments
• Rights and legislation relating to individuals with learning disabilities
• Introduction to learning disability annual health checks
• Assessment tools and structured review processes

Learning Outcomes

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

• Recognise common mental health conditions encountered in Primary Care
• Understand approaches to mental health assessment and management
• Communicate effectively with patients experiencing mental health difficulties
• Describe the health needs of individuals with learning disabilities
• Understand legal and ethical considerations in learning disability care
• Contribute to structured annual reviews for mental health and learning disability patients
• Support holistic, patient-centred care within Primary Care consultations

Course Format

Duration: Two full days

Delivery: Virtual (Zoom)

Format includes:

• Structured teaching
• Case-based discussion
• Interactive learning
• Reflection and action planning

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.