The Diverse Cymru project works with people in Cardiff and the Vale to encourage them to speak out about health, social care and wellbeing services.In particular it works with:• Black and minority ethnic people• Carers• Disabled people• Lesbian, gay and bisexual people• Older people• Transgender peopleAttendance is free, including lunch. There will be free taster...
A half-day Children in Wales courseAimsFor adults who work directly with younger children or with their parents to better understand the implications of internet use in this age group. To explore concerns, and to develop some practical methods to support safe use of a range of devises that are increasing becoming an integral part of...
Pilot Training and Support Programme• Have you ever thought about serving on the Board of a public body?• Have you applied for a public appointment but were unsuccessful?• Are you unsure of the commitment, role and responsibility expected of a Board member?• Would you be interested in participating in a pilot training and support programme...
NewLink Wales delivered the Welsh Government contract in 2010, to help build the local protocols between substance misuse and domestic abuse services. Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £140.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS - £150.00 This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments, and a buffet lunch This course is designed for practitioners who are working with individuals who are in an abusive relationship...
Is there anyone in your organisation who knows what to do in a mental health crisis?Take the course and you will know what to do and be confident about putting that knowledge into action.Five good reasons to attend MHFA (Wales):1. Most people don't know what to do in a mental health crisis. Take the course...
A half-day Diverse Cymru workshopThe Equality Act 2010 brings together all the legal requirements on equality that apply to the private, public and voluntary sectors. This course focuses on equality in employment and in service provision. Why attend?It will assist you to: - Eliminate unlawful discrimination in your recruitment and employment practices as well as in...
Accredited Training Level 2 through Agored CymruA one-day Children in Wales course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people...
This Tros Gynnal Plant course aims to enable non-advocacy practitioners working with children and young people to identify and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding around Advocacy. Learners will be supported to develop understanding around the formal advocacy element of their role enable them to demonstrate that they are acting in accordance with Article 12...
"Public engagement and scrutiny go hand in hand" - Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Local Government and Government BusinessThe theme of the event in February is Public Involvement in Scrutiny and there will be a speaker from the National Assembly for Wales' Outreach Team and discussions about how your organisation can involve the public in...
An essential half-day session to get you up to speed on what has happened, and what is happening with changes to the Welfare Benefit system.Find out more in Learning Disability Wales's online flyer (PDF).
By the end of the workshop you will be able to: - Define sexual orientation - Understand why it is important to use appropriate and non-offensive terminology relating to sexual orientation - Assess the impact of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination - Challenge common myths and misconceptions about LGB people - Recognise the legal rights of...
A Diverse Cymru half-day workshopThe aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.Cost: £55 per person Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/transgender-awareness/
