Delivered by Georgina Haarhoff, Tax Policy and Legislation, Welsh GovernmentThe Wales Act 2014 devolves tax-raising powers to the National Assembly for Wales for the first time. The Act devolves Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax to Wales, marking an important step in the devolution journey, as Wales gains greater financial autonomy. Welsh Government...
Free event We know more than ever about community and hyperlocal news. We have seen some impressive successes and innovation in the UK and internationally. But evidence shows sustainability is fragile. Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism is delighted to be working with Nesta to host an ideas exchange to consider the future for hyperlocal journalism....
A two-day Children in Wales course All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of...
This course is for staff working in social care settings. Learning Aim – to develop staff skills in the effective management, presentation and sharing of records and reports appropriate to the service intervention. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Recognise the importance of recording for the agency and the service...
This Cardiff Council course is for staff in social care roles who care for people with epilepsy. Course content Introduction and welcome - Explanation of course - Tutor introduction to delegates (background) - Delegate introduction to each other - Paperwork What is epilepsy? - The brain - Seizures How many people have epilepsy? What causes...
Whizz-Kidz training Do you want to develop your wheelchair skills? Would you like to meet new friends? Join in the fun at your local Wheelchair Skills Training! We know how important it is to get the most from your wheelchair. Being able to use it safely and confidently at home, school, work and travelling can...
International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is a mechanism by which quality of drug treatment can be developed and measured in order to improve delivery of treatment services. It uses mind maps as a visual cognitive tool to help clients organise their thoughts and goals easily, by focusing on images and association. This NewLink Wales training...
Timed to follow the recently published Welsh Government annual progress report on its Tackling Poverty Action Plan 2012-2016, and informed by the inquiry into Poverty in Wales being undertaken by the National Assembly's Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee, this seminar will focus on next steps for policies to reduce and prevent poverty in Wales....
Fully booked This accredited course is delivered by Ajuda. Learning outcomes: To understand the role and responsibility of a first aider Assess an incident Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking Manage a casualty with external bleeding...
Target group: Adult Services Team managers; Social Workers and anyone with Case Management / Care Co-ordinator responsibility; managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the Council run, Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher using the E-learning package...
SOLD OUT The Introductory Certificate in Fundraising is the first stage in the Institute of Fundraising Professional Qualification Framework and will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of fundraising and the sector itself, the surrounding legal framework and introduce you to some fundamental fundraising tools and techniques Find out more about the Introductory Certificate...
This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for health and social care professionals supporting older adults with Down’s syndrome in a variety of settings, but especially those working in a supported living environment. In addition, it would be relevant to social workers involved in assessing care needs and others working in a supportive role such...
