31st July 10am -11.30am Online 90mins North Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership Staff, 3rd Sector Staff & Volunteers.  Learning objectives include: Confident in raising the issue of financial matters. Know which financial advice and support options are available. Feel confident to support individuals to access advice and support services. Understand the impact of financial […]

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 training is only available for people in "Scotland" Aim  This one-day training will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma.  Learning Outcomes  By the end of the course you will be able to:  Describe the impact of stigma on people who use […]

Online 2 hrs Staff or volunteers in Lanarkshire who want to gain awareness of mental health and suicide prevention 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 good mental health, respond to distress and help […]

This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 1315 for a prompt 1330 start. The course description and learning outcomes: An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks […]

Online 2hrs Open to all in Lanarkshire This session will support you to gain awareness of: Prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland. Impact of alcohol on health. Guidelines around low risk alcohol consumption. For more information and to book: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

15th August 10am to 11am Online 60mins Multi agency Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) Participants will: Identify the most common BBVs. Learn about methods of prevention and common routes of transmission. Understand what BBVs can’t do. Consider the impact of stigma, particularly in relation to HIV. Know where to access up to date information on sexual […]

  Aim  To practise core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  Learning Outcomes  By the end of course you will have:   Observed & debriefed a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship.  Practised the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills. 

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 […]