Prevention of Constipation 25/26

Date & Time:

Wednesday 3 September 2025 (09:30 - 12:30)

Venue:

Sutton Civic Offices, G5, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

Detail:

Target group

This course is targeted to carers within Nursing, Residential and Day Care Services, including Home Carers in the London Borough of Sutton.

Aims 

The aims of this session are:

  • To provide knowledge on constipation and how to prevent and treat appropriately.

Learning objectives

At the end of this course participants will have:

  • An increased understanding of the digestive system
  • An ability to identify constipation
  • An ability to identify signs and symptoms
  • An improved awareness of those at highest risk of constipation
  • An increased understanding of the importance of using appropriate communication
  • An improved awareness of ways to prevent constipation
  • An increased understanding of treatment for constipation

Places Available:

19

Further Information:

Trainer:

Wendy Bedford,RGN, District Nurse BSc Hons and PG cert in education

Venue Details:

Sutton Civic Offices, G5, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

(020 8770 5000)