This 1 day course delivered by Welsh Womens Aid will define assertiveness and help participants understand the implications of using non-assertive behaviour in various situations. Human rights issues and barriers to using assertiveness techniques will be identified.By the end of the day delegates will understand the influence that peer pressure has on individual behaviour and learn...
Eco Centre Wales is hosting an exciting double seminar on some of the best examples of sustainable energy developments today. Our European guest speakers will present:Popularising wind farms - GermanyBiomass power plants - The NetherlandsSuccessful community consultation - EnglandShaping a local 'deep green' planning policy - GermanyHeat pumps and geothermal energy - HungaryA wood fired village heating system - FranceLarge scale energy efficiency improvements...
Barnardo's Neville Street Interpreter Service is facilitating a workshop ‘How to Work with Interpreters’. The course is designed for professionals who need to work with interpreters to enable effective communication with non-English speaking clients/service users. The course covers: - How to brief an interpreter prior to an appointment - Expectations of an interpreter - Time allowance...
Early Support is the Welsh Government's mechanism to improve the quality, consistency and co-ordination of services for disabled children under the age of five and their families.Early Support Wales was launched in 2009; this is an oppotunity to learn from practice and evaluation from the first three years.It will provide information on the progress, development...
This is a 2 day course delivered by Welsh Womens Aid, aimed at professionals and volunteers working with women who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:Understand the dynamics of domestic abuseUnderstand the effects of domestic abuse on those who experience itUnderstand the...
This one-day course delivered by Learning Disability Wales will help participants understand the range of policies affecting children and young people in Wales. It will help you understand how your work fits into local and regional policies, and will help you to influence their development.After this course delegates will have knowledge of: - Key policies...
Communities First, in partnership with Eastern Leisure Centre and Several Cardiff East Health and Well-being Services, is hosting a FREE event with: - Free taster exercise and fitness classes (timetable available on the day) - Spin, Kettlebells, Fitball, Dance and more! - Free blood pressure testing (10am - 1pm) and health advice - Outdoor climbing...
People who develop substance misuse problems usually have families and are often in contact with them. Sometimes they will be estranged from them. What ever the situation, the impact that substance misuse can have on families and others close to the substance misuser, is often profound. The Substance Misuse Strategy for Wales 2008-2018 notes the...
Addressing inequalities within neighbourhoods and communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.You are invited to attend a training event being delivered by Dr Mike Grady of the internationally-renowned Marmot Review Team to help further understanding of the impact of inequalities on the population and to identify actions that work. A range of key partners...
You are invited you to the second provider session as part of the Families First commissioning process on one of the following dates: Thursday 22 March 2012 or Friday 23 March 2012 At this session the project team will outline the specifications that are being developed for each of the Families First service areas and...
Introduction to benefitsThis one-day introductory course has been repeatedly well received by both participants and organisations, and aims to introduce the welfare benefits system with simplicity, particularly the distinctions between means-tested, non-means tested, contributory and universal benefits.The course has been designed to enable delegates to recognise and understand the purpose of the most commonly claimed...
You are invited you to the second provider session as part of the Families First commissioning process on one of the following dates: Thursday 22 March 2012 or Friday 23 March 2012 At this session the project team will outline the specifications that are being developed for each of the Families First service areas and...
