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 the opportunity to explore harm reduction information relevant to bacterial infection. The training will provide an overview of the main signs and symptoms which practitioners should be […]
Turning Point Scotland will launch their new Crisis Outreach Service today.  To find out more about the service and the work being delivered, pop along to their new premises 82-86 Stirling Street, Airdrie, ML6 0AS.
Aim This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, participants will be able to: Define the concept of psychological trauma. Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its […]
About this event 6 hours Mobile eTicket  The aim of this training is to increase the knowledge, understanding and confidence of practitioners working directly with young people in relation to substance use in North Lanarkshire. Training will also raise awareness of the Recovery Networks within North Lanarkshire LANDED utilise a ‘harm-reduction’ approach within all our […]
Designed to give Health and Social Care professionals in Scotland a detailed overview of FASD, our free, online 90 minute Fundamentals of FASD training will provide you with an increased understanding of: alcohol use in Scotland alcohol units and alcohol guidelines the potential factors that can contribute towards alcohol use during pregnancy how alcohol can affect […]
Online webinars are for open for everyone in Lanarkshire. Learning objectives:  Have a better understanding of what mental health stigma and discrimination is.  How this affects people’s recovery from mental illness?  Why it is an important issue to tackle.  Have an opportunity to join the Stigma Free Lanarkshire Movement and access signposting information and resources. Book […]
Target Audience: This training is designed for practitioners across all sectors working with people who are using alcohol and other drugs across a range of substance misuse, mental health and other health services. For further information about the training, please contact: Email: laura.freeman@nhs.scot For assistance with the Portal and application process, please contact: Email: psychology@nes.scot.nhs.uk […]