North Lanarkshire ADP Alcohol Summit

Lanternhouse – Cumbernauld

NL ADP have committed to hosting an Alcohol Summit in 2024/25. This will bring national and local partners together to help understand the need in North Lanarkshire, and current issues related to alcohol harms. Join us for a conversation… Where are we in NL? What does it feel like? What do we need to do […]

Event Series Online Drug Awareness

Online Drug Awareness

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Aim  The training aims to increase workers' drug awareness knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use.  Learning Outcomes  By the end of the session participants will be able to:  Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects  Recall an overview of the key substances in use  […]

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Alcohol Awareness

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This is a multiagency training session Learning objectives:  Outline the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland.  Describe the Social Determinants of Health.  Describe the health impact of alcohol use.  Understand the guidelines for low-risk alcohol consumption. To book a place email: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

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LGBT+ Identities

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This is a multiagency training session Learning Objectives: Participants will have:  Awareness of LGBT+ population data  Increased knowledge of relevant terminology  Understood the importance of language  Increased knowledge of the lived experience of some LGBT+ YP in Scotland, in and out of school  Knowledge of LGBT+ workforce  Had an […]

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Child Protection Training

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This course is open to staff and volunteers who work with Community and Voluntary Organisations in North Lanarkshire 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 interactive course delivered over […]

CVS Locality Network Event – Bellshill & Motherwell

Bellshill Salvation Army Church and Community Centre Gladstone Street, Bellshill ML4 1AT

VANL have organised this opportunity to hear from organisations and network with others.  This is for people working in the Bellshill and Motherwell areas.  To book a place please click the link below https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvs-locality-network-event-bellshill-motherwell-tickets-1324991387909?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Online Enchancing Core Communication Skills – FULLY BOOKED

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Overview  Good empathic listening is fundamental in the helping relationship. Called accurate empathy by Carl Rogers (1965), it is the cornerstone for person-centred practice. It is fundamental to good communication. In this course, we practise refining empathic listening skills and address other core communication skills that are important in the helping relationship.  Aim  To practise […]

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ONLINE SAFETY – CEOP THINKUKNOW INTRODUCTION

GP1 Coatbridge Community Centre

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 […]

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Hoarding Awareness week 2025

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Linda Fay from the Hoarding Academy with support from Iriss is offering a lunchtime webinar for multiagency professionals.  This will provide an introductory session on chronic disorganisation and hoarding. Linda previously ran Lifepod which was a support agency for people who hoard. Linda has waste knowledge, expertise and experience in this field.  For more info […]

CVS Locality Network Event – Airdrie & Coatbridge

Coatbridge Indoor Bowling Club 12 Quarry Street, Coatbridge ML5 3PU

VANL have organised this opportunity to hear from organisations and network with others.  This is for people working in the Airdrie and Coatbridge areas.  To book a place please click the link below https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvs-locality-network-event-airdrie-coatbridge-tickets-1325001939469?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Online Understanding Stigma: Promoting inclusive attitudes and practice

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Overview  Stigma can have a profound impact upon the lives of people who use alcohol and other drugs or those who have a history of substance use. The impact of stigma can permeate numerous aspects of a person’s life such as their health and wellbeing, relationships, education and employment prospects and socioeconomic status.  Commonly, family, […]

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Hoarding Awareness week 2025

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Linda Fay from the Hoarding Academy with support from Iriss is offering a lunchtime webinar for  people with living experience and people in their lives.  This will provide an introductory session on chronic disorganisation and hoarding. Linda previously ran Lifepod which was a support agency for people who hoard. Linda has waste knowledge, expertise and […]