Turning Point Scotland, Barnardos, North Lanarkshire Recovery Communities, Phoenix Futures Scotland, and NLADP are planning two events for Overdose awareness day. Wednesday 28th August, 11.30am Queens of the Canals Dullatur Rd, G65 0QD. Then onto St Lucy's Hornbeam Road , Cumbernauld, G67 4NG Friday 30th August, 12.30pm Coatbridge Basin Park, ML5 1AJ. Then on to […]
28th August 10.00am -12.00pm Online 2hrs Open to all in Lanarkshire Session Aims: Increase knowledge of both natural and synthetic cannabinoids. Understand cannabinoid use, delivery methods. Understand health implications of cannabinoid use, along with information on harm reduction and how to talk about Cannabis use. For more information and to book: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. Others will be respectfully asked to leave and book on an alternative course. If you have any questions about this please contact emirt@sdf.org.uk. Overview This short session will cover: Overdose risk factors Identifying and responding to an overdose situation […]
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Scottish Drugs Forum’s Stop The Deaths Conference will gather key stakeholders to discuss Scotland’s response to the public health emergency of drug-related deaths and how change is being, or could be, made. The conference will be chaired by Anastacia Ryan, University of Glasgow, Lead for Women at Recovering Justice and Founder […]
Turning Point Scotland, Barnardos, North Lanarkshire Recovery Communities, Phoenix Futures Scotland, and NLADP are planning two events for Overdose awareness day. Wednesday 28th August, 11.30am Queens of the Canals Dullatur Rd, G65 0QD. Then onto St Lucy's Hornbeam Road , Cumbernauld, G67 4NG Friday 30th August, 12.30pm Coatbridge Basin Park, ML5 1AJ. Then on to […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are pleased to invite you to the ninth webinar session, scheduled for 3 September 2024. Background and focus: Through our conversations with various stakeholders, we increasingly hear and see from the evidence that the MAT Standards should form a way of working, irrespective of substance that has the capacity to apply to […]
Online 2hrs Open to all in Lanarkshire The session will support you to: Understand the fast pace of Vaping evolution. Increase your understanding of vape use, products, legislation and emerging health impact data. For more information and to book: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
CEOP – The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre is a Government and Police organisation, designed to help protect young people all over the UK. CEOP ThinkUKnow Introductory Course is designed to give staff an awareness of new technology and the risks that young people can face whilst interacting with it. This could be in […]
September is international FASD Month so don’t miss an exciting webinar “Essential FASD Supports” scheduled for September 5th with Nate Sheets. Nate Sheets is a behaviour consultant and parent coach with over 12 years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. He specialises in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), trauma, and cognitive skills. Head over to […]
This is an interactive half day training session which can help ensure that you have the skills, knowledge and confidence to talk about alcohol and its harms, and signpost people affected by alcohol. The course covers a range of topics exploring the impact of alcohol on individuals and society and the support that is available. […]
6th Sept 10am -11am Online 1 hour Anyone working or volunteering in Lanarkshire Learning Outcomes: • Being aware of what sleep is and why is it important. • Being aware of what controls our sleep patterns. • Be aware of the social determinants of health and how they impact sleep behaviours. • Understanding positive sleep […]
9th and 16th Sept 9.15am -16.30pm Face to face 2 Days Those working with families in Lanarkshire Solihull 2 Days Foundation Training The Solihull Approach offers a 2 Day Foundation training for groups of professionals working with families in the UK and internationally. The Solihull Approach introduces a model for understanding the impact of relationships […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
Parental Substance use and its impact on children and young people is a short training course that aims to: increase knowledge and awareness of the possible impact of substance use on a child and young person. explore the role all services play in supporting children young people and their families impacted by substance use. explore […]
FASD Hub UK are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new training course, "The Teenage Years", specifically designed for parents and caregivers. This course has been written to help parents and carers navigate the complex and often challenging teenage years for young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and it will be […]
Online 2hrs Open to all in Lanarkshire Session Aims: Increase knowledge of both natural and synthetic cannabinoids. Understand cannabinoid use, delivery methods. Understand health implications of cannabinoid use, along with information on harm reduction and how to talk about Cannabis use. For more information and to book: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
11th September 09.30am-11.30am Online 2 hrs Staff or volunteers in Lanarkshire who want to gain awareness of mental health and suicide prevention Ask, tell, save a life Mental Health, Compassionate Conversations and Suicide Prevention Learning objective: To inform everyone about mental health and the prevention of suicide so that they may be able to promote […]
11th Sept 10am - 11am Online 1hr Open to all in Lanarkshire Session Aims: Gain awareness of FASD. Learn about FASD symptoms and potential impacts of living with the disorder. Understand FASD in a Scottish context. Understand associated stigma. Understand the importance of prenatal care and education. For more information […]
Please join the Improvement Service on 11th September 10.00am-12.30pm via Teams to hear about the progress, and impact of embedding a trauma-informed and responsive approach across Scotland services, systems and workforces. We’ll be sharing learning from a number of new reports published by the Improvement Service and the Scottish Government, and you will hear directly […]
The strong links between drug and alcohol related harms and poverty, are widely acknowledged, with deprivation being linked as a significant factor in drug and alcohol problems developing (Hard Edges Report and Staying Alive in Scotland). NLADP, in partnership with the tackling poverty team, are providing free multiagency training sessions. Places are limited with a […]
This interactive online session explores activities associated with commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), the law surrounding selling or exchanging sex, factors that lead women to start selling or exchanging sex, and indicators of involvement in the ‘sex industry’. The session will take place on Zoom. To register for a place complete the MS Form
What will I learn? Be able to explain why gender is so important in the context of domestic abuse Understand some of the effects of domestic abuse on women and children Identify what services are available to refer women and children affected by domestic abuse to Understand what safe practice is when supporting women who […]
9th and 16th Sept 9.15am -16.30pm Face to face 2 Days Those working with families in Lanarkshire Solihull 2 Days Foundation Training The Solihull Approach offers a 2 Day Foundation training for groups of professionals working with families in the UK and internationally. The Solihull Approach introduces a model for understanding the impact of relationships […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 0915 for a prompt 0930 start. An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants […]
This course will provide you with an awareness of the main drug related harms and understand the principles of harm reduction. By the end of the course you will be able to: Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background. Recall a range of harms caused by substance use and describe harms from specific substances. […]
FASD Hub UK are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new training course, "The Teenage Years", specifically designed for parents and caregivers. This course has been written to help parents and carers navigate the complex and often challenging teenage years for young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and it will be […]
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs are hosting an 11 week course to help families: begin to help understand your Rights and your loved one’s Rights feel more empowered to use your voice in order for you and your family's Rights to be upheld gain knowledge of advocacy and how to self-advocate on behalf […]
Family Recovery College course 'Understanding Substance Use and Holding onto Hope' is returning this autumn and is open to expressions of interest. The course will take place online every Wednesday 7-9pm, starting on the 18th of September and finishing on Wednesday the 11th of December 2024. It is a free and informal 12-week online course […]
This course is suitable for professionals working in the Third Sector, education or working with adoptive, fostering or kinship families. It is not suitable for medical/clinical practitioners. Written and delivered by the FASD Hub Team, this 3 hour course covers topics including: Alcohol and its impact on society How alcohol affects the developing fetus FASD, prevalence and common challenges […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
IMPORTANT information about the training: Level 1 - is 3 hours long and offers a basic awareness of Adult Support and Protection. Training covers background, legislation, what an adult at risk of harm is, responsibilities and how to report. The training is aimed at people who may come across adults at risk of harm, they […]
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are very pleased to invite you to the launch of the National Mental Health and Substance Use Protocol on 25 September between 9.30-11am via MS Teams. As you may be aware, The Way Ahead: Recommendations to the Scottish Government from the Rapid Review of Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions in […]
This course is open to staff who work within the 3rd Sector/Voluntary Organisations and are linked to Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) The course is aimed at staff who require an overview of child protection and will provide information and guidance on what to do if you have concerns about a child. It is an […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]