Sheffield Centre For Independent Living

Sex and Relationships Training

The Centre for HIV and Sexual Health is offering an introductory course to give workers/volunteers the opportunity to consider issues specifically relating to the sexual health needs of young people with learning disabilities. The course will be taking place on 22nd November 2011 and 16th May 2012. Areas covered on the training will include ethical issues regarding the sexual health needs of young people with learning disabilities;values and attitudes underpinning sexual health work; how workers can make practical changes to improve access and knowledge about sexual health to their service users; and  resources available to support professionals in this particularly sensitive area of work. The course costs £125 to workers/volunteers based outside of Sheffield or £15 to Sheffield-based workers/volunteers. You can book online at or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it