Macular Society presents... Top DoctorsEntry by ticket only.Ticket price £5.SpeakersMr Christopher Blyth, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Gwent Hospital - Macular TreatmentsDr Alison Binns, Cardiff University - Research ProspectsDr Barbara Ryan, Low Vision Service Wales - Low Vision and Daily Living Talks from 2-4pm. Free low vision exhibition from 11am to 4pm. No booking required.
Visible Women: Empowering Girls and Women in WalesRedefining the Gender AgendaAfrican Mothers Foundation International (AMFI) is a woman-led, non-profit organisation based in Cardiff. AMFI brings communities in Britain and Sub-Saharan Africa together to work in partnership, to be the voice of the voiceless, to challenge gender disparity and to help end global poverty through educating girls and enabling them to become...
The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is holding their 'Love and Forgiveness' retreat over the first weekend of April in association with Living Room Cardiff (The day-care recovery centre for Cardiff and South Wales, http://www.livingroom-cardiff.com)Many things make up recoveryThink carefully ... Is something important to your recovery missing today?“I found what I was looking for –...
FREE 3-day course, from 9.30am - 4.30pm each day with lunch provided.PartnershipThe success of the Strengthening Families Programme relies on a well co-ordinated, multi-agency, partnership approach. Programme facilitator training is generally available to workers employed in relevant roles within local partner organisations. AimsWorkers attending the training must have the support of their organisation and line manager...
Children and Young people escaping from domestically abusive situations are amongst the most vulnerable in society. This Welsh Women's Aid one-day course will address the impact of domestic abuse on children, how it can affect their development and mental health and how it intersects with other forms of abuse. It will consider the Child's fundamental...
Content: This session looks at how to ensure your organisation has a sustainable and balanced funding approach. It will cover the basics of grants, commissioning and other funding sources, giving an overview of how to access these funding sources.Ideal for: Small to medium groups that wish to operate a more diverse income stream.Venue: C3SC, Brunel...
This Welsh Women's Aid course will help you and your staff become familiar with the role and responsibilities of the designated senior person for safeguarding children.Course ObjectivesBy the end of the course you should be able to:- Identify core legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding children within the Welsh context;- Audit the safeguarding needs...
The Institute of Fundraising session will begin by considering the latest academic research into why people leave legacies to charity, in order to understand what motivates your potential legacy supporters and developing a legacy strategy for your organisation, illustrated with best-practice examples. £20 Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising / £25 Non-Members To book,...
This Diverse Cymru course will help you to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.Find out more and book your place on the Diverse Cymru website.
This Welsh Women's Aid course will assist officers working within the Domestic Abuse sector learn how to refer domestic abuse victims to the most relevant local services. This course will enable staff to: - Recognise and respond to the signs of domestic abuse. - Understand the barriers faced when 'asking the question' and managing response...
This course will help you improve the life experiences of young people in “transition” between the ages of 14 and 19.Designed for anyone working to support someone else through changes, particularly people working with young people or people with learning disabilities. School staff, social services, Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Careers Advisors, and parents have already...
This Shelter Cymru course highlights the linked problems of increased levels of drug use amongst people who are homeless, the increased risk that this drug use poses, and the barriers to services for people who are homeless and use drugs. Participants will gain an understanding of the links between homelessness and drug use and how...
