What is ASIST? ASIST is a “first aid” course that will equip anyone with the skills to intervene and save a life Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is a 2 day workshop that offers intensive training for front-line workers and community members The emphasis is on teaching suicide first-aid, to help a person at risk...
The Welsh Tenants annual conference for people who rent in Wales Much emphasis has been put on the 20,000 homes that Wales needs to provide. Indeed Welsh Tenants as a key partner to the Homes for Wales campaign that won that shared commitment is fully supportive of that goal. But ‘Not just Bricks & Mortar’...
Third sector organisations are increasingly being encouraged to work more collaboratively and form consortia. But working across organisational boundaries can bring difficulties and risks. This training course aims to explore the opportunities offered by working with partners, and to help organisations understand some of the key principles and practical considerations, such as choosing an appropriate...
Dewis Cymru is a directory of services which is unlike any other, as adopted in Cardiff and the Vale in response to the implementation of the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It aims to give choice and control back to the citizens. You are invited to show expression of interest in holding a...
This forum is a chance for managers in Cardiff’s social care sector to engage with the Cardiff Social Care Workforce Development Partnership to discuss the direction of the training and support on offer, to forge links with colleagues and to further your professional development. Individual meetings will often examine specific topics (as well as regular...
The Learning Disability Wales course will do this by working with delegates on the concepts and techniques which underpin and make possible effective communication with people with a learning disability Over the course of the day, delegates are invited to draw on their own experiences of communicating with peole with a learning disability. Video film,...
An Institute of Fundraising Cymru event - with Richard Spencer - The Commission on Donor Experience The Commission on the Donor Experience has one simple ideal – to place donors at the heart of fundraising. Together we will improve fundraising in the UK by appealing to the feelings, thoughts and desires of donors as well...
Gov Camp Cymru, the one day unconference for people working in or with public services in Wales, is back for the third year running in 2016.It will take place in the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay on Saturday 24th September 2016. What is a GovCamp and why would I want to attend? A Govcamp is an event,...
This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand recent changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the need to demonstrate that care arrangements are lawful and correctly authorised. This course will enable staff to continue to follow the original intentions of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act: that...
Cardiff Council is running this two-day course for formal and informal carers working in mental health care and support. The course is applicable to community, day and residential carers. QCF assessors / tutors in Health and Social Care can use the course as CPD. This is a two-day introduction to Mental Health First Aid will...
Men Get Eating Disorders Too's key workshop 'Understanding Eating Disorders in Men' is delivered to professionals to encourage excellent professional practice by tackling the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders. The charity aims to give professionals a better understanding of eating disorders in men so professionals can become more responsive to men's needs and recognise the barriers...
We regret that this training course has been postponed until further notice Understanding the commissioning process is vitally important for third sector organisations who are interested in delivering public services. But the world of commissioning and procurement can at times seem daunting and complex. This training course aims to explain and clarify the process of...
