Open to anyone in Lanarkshire who wants to gain awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Learning aim: To inform everyone about mental health and the prevention of suicide so that they may be able to promote good mental health, respond to distress and help people seek help. For more information and to book: publicmentalhealth@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
The aim of the workshop is to increase your understanding and knowledge of the impact that alcohol related harm has on individuals, others around them and wider society. Increased knowledge and understanding on health and social harms. The training will provide you with an increased confidence in supporting service users and signposting them to relevant […]
Join Corra for the next ONLINE Learning Network event focusing on Racial Equity. Specifically, Corra will be discussing substance use issues from a perspective of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. The Eventbrite event will be held on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 1:00 PM. This event will be an opportunity to hear from Black, […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of the MAT standards webinar series hosted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the next will centre around Community Pharmacy as an essential delivery partner in MAT. Further detail will follow for this but the link to register is now live.
Aim: The aim of the training is to raise awareness of effects of alcohol on older adults and the reasons, issues related with older people drinking and the services and support that is available. Who is it for? Anyone supporting older adults, i.e. health care professionals, sheltered housing staff, care services, etc. Learning outcomes: • […]
This multiagency session will be held online. Have increased knowledge of relevant terminology Understand the importance of inclusive language Increase knowledge and understanding of issues experienced by LGBT+ people in Scotland Have an opportunity to reflect on current practice Consider Scottish policy and legislation Understand better what is meant by […]
The potential impact of online harm in the lives of children and young people across Scotland and the world is ever present. Concerns are widely shared and no more so than by those who have a responsibility to care for children and protect them. The increasing risk of online sexual abuse is a particular focus […]
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. 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 Administering Naloxone to save a life Myths and misconceptions Open discussion and Q&A […]
This webinar provides staff with an opportunity to hear more from Dez Holmes, the creator of Transitional Safeguarding, on June 27th 2.00 – 3.30 pm North Lanarkshire’s partnership with Sussex university and Research in Practice, will consider how we work together across child and adult services, policies, and practice, and across our supports for young […]
The Recovery Collective are pleased to announce Scotland’s alcohol and drug free festival Recovery Connects will return to Queen’s Park Arena on Sunday June 30! This years lineup includes: Creation Records legend Alan McGee, Shambolics, Paul Byrne, Amy Rodgers, Local Authority & Hazy Sundays.
