Tom Shakespeare

I am Professor of Disability Research at the University of East Anglia, with 30 years experience of researching with disabled people. I currently teach sociology to medical students.

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University of East Anglia

The Role of Personal Assistants in Disability Support (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Explore the transformative impact of personal assistants on disability support with our online course. Designed for both disabled individuals and prospective personal assistants, this course delves into the intricacies of working together effectively to ensure quality care at home. Learn about the new dynamics in employing a personal assistant, funded by local authorities, and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

Sep 14th 2020

3 Weeks

Disability Disability Support Personal Assistant

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Global Disability: Research and Evidence (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Embark on a transformative journey through Global Disability: Research and Evidence, an online course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct impactful research in this critical field. Engage with leading researchers, persons with disabilities, and policy experts as they guide you through understanding the importance of evidence-based practices and how to effectively use research findings to shape policies and improve disability-related outcomes globally.

Available Now

3 Weeks

Health Global Health Research

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