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Inflation Derivatives & Index Linked Bonds

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview A 1-day course on inflation-linked bonds and derivatives, focusing on the UK market in particular. We examine how inflation is defined and quantified, the choice of index (RPI vs. CPI), and the most common cash flow structures for index-linked securities. We look in detail at Index-linked Gilts, distinguishing between the old-style and new-style quotation conventions, and how to calculate the implied breakeven rate. Corporate bond market in the UK, and in particular the role of LPI in driving pension fund activity. Inflation swaps and other derivatives, looking at the mechanics, applications and pricing of inflation swaps and caps/floors. The convexity adjustment for Y-o-Y swaps is derived intuitively. Who the course is for Front-office sales product control research Traders Risk managers Fund managers Project finance and structured finance practitioners Accountants, auditors, consultants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Inflation Derivatives & Index Linked Bonds
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

Distressed Debt Investing

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview This course covers distressed debt analysis and investing, focusing primarily on corporates but also including financial institutions and sovereign debt as special topics. The programme begins with the foundations of the distressed debt market, causes of and early warning signals, possible outcomes and how to evaluate the probability of outcomes in different scenarios. Restructuring is reviewed in detail, as well as estimation of sustainable debt levels, business valuation and the importance of capital and group structure. Differences between active control and passive non-control investments are highlighted, including stakeholder tactics and due diligence. Case studies cover a variety of companies across sectors and geographies, challenging delegates to make investment decisions on real distressed debt situations. Who the course is for Distressed debt investors, Loan portfolio managers and Private equity investors Hedge fund managers High yield credit analysts and Equity analysts High yield asset managers and Mergers and acquisitions bankers Debt capital markets/leveraged finance bankers Business turnaround/restructuring accountants/corporate finance professionals Lawyers Strategy consultants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Distressed Debt Investing
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

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META-Health Professional 2025

By META-Health International

Become a META-Health professional with our 6 months intensive training! Do you want to learn the scientific background of body-mind-interactions and how to integrate this knowledge in your practical work with your clients? This course contains both self-study and live training in online classes and covers the META-Health Level 1 and 2 material. It will take 6 months including 24 live sessions, 2 hours each, mainly in a weekly rhythm. You will get preparatory videos, reading material and tasks that help to understand and integrate the content, while the group sessions focus on demonstrations, discusion of the material, and practical exercises for you. All the time, our trainers and tutors will support you and we’ll be a learning family with an active chatgroup. Altogether you should reckon approximately 5 hours per week.

META-Health Professional 2025
Delivered Online + more
€240 to €1,680

Financial Compliance and Legal Aid Payments Course

By DG Legal

Our Financial Compliance and Legal Aid Payments Course provides a brief overview of historical changes and the current regulations. The course will cover what VAT regulations and the SRA Accounts Rules say on legal aid payments and will provide practical advice and tips on how to account for these payments so you adhere to the rules and regulations of the profession. Target Audience This online course is suitable for those in the legal profession who oversees, or is responsible for or involved in accounting for legal aid funds, including, costs lawyers, legal cashiers, COFA, those supporting the COFA, account managers, etc. Resources An information pack including the course slides will be provided to all delegates after the course, which may be useful for ongoing reference. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Sarah Charlton, Consultant, DG Legal Sarah has a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. Her career spans over 35 years working within the legal sector, fulfilling roles from COFA through to CEO. During her career she has worked with a number of legal regulators, professional bodies and government organisations. Sarah has been a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management throughout her career, qualifying as a Fellow member in 2005. Sarah also served as chairperson between 2010-2012 and continues to serve as an Executive Council Member.

Financial Compliance and Legal Aid Payments Course
Delivered Online + more
£112.50 to £150

Compliance Officer For Finance and Administration (COFA) Course

By DG Legal

This session will combine knowledge as well as practical interactive scenarios to work through to assist delegates in evaluating themselves to identify areas they might need to improve on.  The course will cover: The purpose of the role (reminder) How the role has evolved What lessons can be gained so far How do you create a culture of compliance What good systems, policies and procedures look like Easy tips on what, where and how you should be looking Target Audience This online course is suitable for those new to the COFA role, those supporting the COFA and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities. Resources An information pack including the course slides, scenarios and suggested answers will be provided to all delegates, which may be useful for ongoing reference. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Sarah Charlton, Consultant, DG Legal Sarah has a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. Her career spans over 35 years working within the legal sector, fulfilling roles from COFA through to CEO. During her career she has worked with a number of legal regulators, professional bodies and government organisations. Sarah has been a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management throughout her career, qualifying as a Fellow member in 2005. Sarah also served as chairperson between 2010-2012 and continues to serve as an Executive Council Member.

Compliance Officer For Finance and Administration (COFA) Course
Delivered Online + more
£112.50 to £150

CPD Accredited HACCP & Refresher & Update (1 day)

5.0(42)

By Ask Sonia Limited

CPD accredited HACCP Refresher & Update course. Delivered online (Zoom) by a live tutor. Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

CPD Accredited HACCP & Refresher & Update (1 day)
Delivered Online
£270

Consultant : Recruitment Consultant

By Training Tale

>> Consultant : Recruitment Consultant << Do you want to start a career in recruitment, or do you want to advance your recruitment skills? Then this Consultant : Recruitment Consultant course will help you get one step closer to your professional goals by developing your recruitment skills and knowledge for a rewarding career. Acquire the recruitment skills and credentials that employers value. This Consultant : Recruitment Consultant course will teach you the theory of effective recruitment practice and provide you with the necessary skills, confidence, and competence to help you succeed in the recruitment industry. You will gain a thorough understanding of the core competencies needed to propel a successful recruitment career. With this course, you can expand your knowledge and develop the skills you need to succeed as a professional in any workplace. The Consultant : Recruitment Consultant course is ideal for those who want to be the best in their fields. The course is designed to build your professional skill set and enable you to do the best job possible. Learning Outcomes After completing this Recruitment Consultant course, the learner will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of recruitment. Gain a solid understanding of Sales & Marketing. Understand the concept of key performance indicators for the recruitment industry. Understand the importance of recruitment and selection. Know candidate interview processes. Gain in-depth knowledge about Client Acquisition. Know how to manage clients assertively. Know how to start and run a successful recruiting service. Why Choose This Consultant : Recruitment Consultant Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. This Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course. >> Courses are included in this Recruitment Consultant Bundle Course << Course 01: Recruitment Consultant Diploma Course 02: Level 4 Time Management Course Course 03: Communication Skills Course >> Other Benefits of Recruitment Consultant Bundle Course << Free 3 PDF Certificate Lifetime Access Free Retake Exam Tutor Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Recruitment Consultant course ] >> Consultant : Recruitment Consultant << Course Curriculum of Recruitment Consultant Diploma Module 01: Introduction to Recruitment Module 02: Recruitment Industry: At a Glance Module 03: Recruitment: Legal Procedures in The UK Module 04: Sales & Marketing Strategies for Recruiters Module 05: Recruitment and Selection Module 06: Relevant Key Performance Indicators Module 07: Attracting Candidates for Recruitment Module 08: Managing Candidates Module 09: Interview Processes for the Candidate Module 10: Obtaining Client Module 11: Client Strategy Module 12: Managing Clients Module 13: How to Start and Run a Recruiting Service Effectively >>------------------------<< Assessment Method After completing each module of the Recruitment Consultant Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Recruitment Consultant course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This Recruitment Consultant course is suitable for people who want to start a new career in human resources or recruitment, as well as those who want to improve their skills and advance their career in HR management. Requirements There are no specific requirements for this Recruitment Consultant course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. Career path This Recruitment Consultant is a valuable qualification to have and would be useful for any profession or career in any industry. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Consultant : Recruitment Consultant
Delivered Online On Demand30 hours
£12

Compliance Officer For Legal Practice (COLP) Course

By DG Legal

The COLP role goes beyond just ensuring your firm follows the rules in the SRA Standards and Regulations, it also comes with a personal accountability factor that demands your attention. Fear not! This 3 hour course will usher you through the intricacies of being a COLP, ensuring you not only meet but excel in your regulatory obligations.  The course will cover: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the Framework for COLPs Dive into the intricate regulatory framework that Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) operate under. Shouldering the Responsibility: Unpacking the Duties of a COLP Explore the multifaceted responsibilities that come with the role of a COLP. Choosing the Right Leader: Identifying the Ideal COLP Candidate Learn the criteria for selecting the most suitable individual to take on the crucial role of COLP. Cracking the Codes: Key Elements of Codes and SRA Principles Delve into the essential components of the Codes and SRA Principles that form the backbone of legal compliance. Building a Robust Foundation: Understanding Compliance Systems for All Firms Explore the concept of compliance systems, what they entail, and why every firm should have one in place. Reporting Matters: Recognising 'Serious' Issues, SRA Enforcement Strategy, and Reporting Protocols Uncover the definition of 'serious' matters, grasp the SRA Enforcement Strategy, and gain practical insights on making effective reports to the SRA. Paper Trails Matter: Effective Record Keeping, Including Non-material Breaches Master the art of comprehensive record-keeping, including strategies for recording non-material breaches, and understand why it's integral to compliance. Personal Liability: Understanding and Mitigating Risks Navigate the landscape of personal liability for COLPs and develop strategies to mitigate associated risks. Staying Ahead: Keeping Abreast of Regulatory Changes and Guidance Develop effective strategies for staying up to date with dynamic regulatory changes and evolving guidance. Planning for Compliance: Crafting a Robust Strategy, Assessing Risk, and File Reviewing Formulate a comprehensive plan for tackling compliance, including risk assessment, maintaining risk registers, and implementing effective file reviewing. Across the Board: Legal and Regulatory Compliance Areas Every COLP Must Master Gain a high-level overview of crucial legal and regulatory compliance areas, including AML, transparency rules, and other pivotal aspects that demand the attention of all COLPs. Target Audience This online course is suitable for those new to the COLP role, or those supporting the COLP and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

Compliance Officer For Legal Practice (COLP) Course
Delivered Online + more
£135 to £180

Recruitment Consultant - Level 4

5.0(10)

By Apex Learning

Overview Gain insight into the recruitment industry and become a qualified recruitment consultant by attending the comprehensive Recruitment Consultant - Level 4 course.The advanced Recruitment Consultant - Level 4 course aims to equip you with all the required recruitment consultancy skills to enable you to effectively and efficiently manage the recruitment process. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the selection process, setting goals, interview preparation and questions, measuring talent and growth, avoiding bias while making offers, and many more. You'll be thoroughly trained on every step by our expert-educators to ensure your skill development to the utmost extent.Grow your recruitment consultancy business by enrolling today! How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is this course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Recruitment Consultant - Level 4. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Recruitment Consultant - Level 4 is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 1 sections • 13 lectures • 07:09:00 total length •Module 01 - Introduction to Recruitment: Importance and Implications: 00:21:00 •Module 02 - An Overview of the Recruitment Industry: 00:36:00 •Module 03 - The UK Recruitment Legislation: 00:36:00 •Module 04 - Sales and Selling in the Recruitment Industry: 00:14:00 •Module 05 - The Recruitment Process: 00:43:00 •Module 06 - Key Performance Indicators for the Recruitment Industry: 00:30:00 •Module 07 - Candidate Attraction for Recruitment: 00:45:00 •Module 08 - Candidate Management: 00:27:00 •Module 09 - Candidate Interview Processes: 00:34:00 •Module 10 - Client Acquisition: 00:44:00 •Module 11 - Client Strategy in the Recruitment Sector: 00:32:00 •Module 12 - Client Management: 00:37:00 •Module 13 - Steps to Starting and Running a Successful Recruiting Service: 00:30:00

Recruitment Consultant - Level 4
Delivered Online On Demand7 hours 9 minutes
£12

UK Recruitment Consultant & Interview Process

5.0(10)

By Apex Learning

Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Recruitment Consultant will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Recruitment Consultant will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Recruitment Consultant incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and essential knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, thiswill add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the Recruitment Consultant, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. What other courses are included with this Recruitment Consultant? Course 1: HR Management Level 3 Course 2: Virtual Interviewing for HR Course 3: Conflict Managemen Course 4: Leadership & Management Diploma Course 5: Payroll Management - Diploma Course 6: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Course 7: UK Employment Law and Employee Rights Diploma Course 8: Effective Communication Skills Diploma Course 9: GDPR Data Protection Level 5 Course 10: Time Management So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Recruitment Consultant: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills Gain valuable and in-demand skills without leaving your home. How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery inside the U.K. is Free. International students have to pay a £3.99 postal charge. Course Curriculum: Course 1: Recruitment Consultant - Level 4 Module 01: Introduction to Recruitment: Importance and Implications Module 02 - An Overview of the Recruitment Industry Module 03 - The UK Recruitment Legislation Module 04 - Sales and Selling in the Recruitment Industry Module 05 - The Recruitment Process Module 06 - Key Performance Indicators for the Recruitment Industry Module 07 - Candidate Attraction for Recruitment Module 08 - Candidate Management Module 09 - Candidate Interview Processes Module 10 - Client Acquisition Module 11 - Client Strategy in the Recruitment Sector Module 12 - Client Management Module 13 - Steps to Starting and Running a Successful Recruiting Service CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Recruitment Consultant bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Recruitment Consultant is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various certifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

UK Recruitment Consultant & Interview Process
Delivered Online On Demand
£55

Recruitment Consultant Diploma

4.7(160)

By Janets

Elevate your career with our comprehensive Recruitment Consultant Diploma. Gain essential skills in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and interview techniques. Master the art of building strong client relationships and excel in the dynamic world of recruitment. Enroll now for a rewarding professional journey in the thriving field of talent management.

Recruitment Consultant Diploma
Delivered Online On Demand14 days
£25

Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant

4.7(26)

By Academy for Health and Fitness

Feeling stuck in your career? Struggling to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the industry? You're not alone. But there's good news: Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant career bundle is here to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to break free and achieve your goals. With this Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course you will get 18 CPD Accredited PDF Certificates, Hard Copy Certificate Diploma In UK Employment Law and our exclusive student ID card absolutely free. Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant premium bundle consists of 18precisely chosen courses on a wide range of topics essential for anyone looking to excel in this field. Each segment of Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant is meticulously designed to maximise learning and engagement, blending interactive content and audio-visual modules for a truly immersive experience. Embarking on Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant is more than just taking an online course; it's an investment in your future. By completing this Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant bundle, you'll not only gain invaluable skills but also open doors to new career opportunities and advancements, boosting your earning potential. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career and skillset. Enrol in Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant today and take the first step towards achieving your goals and dreams. Why buy this Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant? Free CPD Accredited Certificate upon completion of Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant Get a free student ID card with Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant Lifetime access to the Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course materials Get instant access to this Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course Learn Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant from anywhere in the world 24/7 tutor support with the Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course. Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant is an entirely online, interactive lesson with voiceover audio Start your learning journey straightaway with our Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant Training! Courses Are Included In This Bundle: Course 01: Diploma In UK Employment Law Course 02: Contracts Law UK Course 03: Contract Management Course Level 5 Course 04: Recruitment Consultant Course 05: Online Safer Recruitment Training Course 06: Strategies & Skills for Recruitment Course 07: Insurance Training for UK Course 08: Payroll Administrator Training Course 09: Negotiation Skills Certificate Course 10: Online Employee Hiring and Termination Training Course 11: Operations Management: Resource & Workout Layout Course 12: Diploma in Employee Management Course 13: HR Management Diploma Course 14: Workplace Communication Management Course 15: Workplace Performance Management Course 16: Workplace Confidentiality Training Course 17: Compliance and Risk Management Course 18: Health and Safety at Workplace Certification You have to complete the assignment given at the end of the Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment. After passing the Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant exam You will be entitled to claim a PDF & Hardcopy certificate accredited by CPD Quality standards completely free. CPD 180 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant course is ideal for: Students seeking mastery in Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant Professionals seeking to enhance Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant skills Individuals looking for a Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant-related career. Anyone passionate about Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant Requirements This Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant doesn't require prior experience and is suitable for diverse learners. Career path This Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant bundle will allow you to kickstart or take your career in the related sector to the next stage. Certificates CPD Accredited Digital Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP for each certificate as an international delivery charge.

Employment Law & Recruitment Consultant
Delivered Online On Demand4 days
£109
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Dusty Trails

dusty trails

London

outdoors to run Dusty Trails. Matt WEston Matt WEston Education Consultant / Director Matt began his career working in industry using his attention to detail for quality assurance purposes, during this time he passed several courses on risk assessing and auditing. Matt has been involved in training, since early 2000s where he set up and provided training programs for individuals in industry. Since starting a teaching career Matt has trained, coached and provided CPD for both ITT and experienced teachers. Matt is a STEM Learning Facilitator and frequently works for Southampton University and St George’s SLP providing bespoke Chemistry and Teaching & Learning CPD for schools. More recently Matt has been working internationally, consulting with governments, industries and universities to develop national curriculums and schemes in Science, Technolog, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Matt still enjoys tutoring students at KS3 and GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics helping students achieve a better understanding of the subjects and an increased confidence to apply themselves. One of the biggest comments from students is “thank you for making me believe I can do Science”. Matt has had a love of the outdoors all of his life and his spare time is spent enjoying bushcraft, hiking, canoeing and cycling. Matt has worked closely with BushcraftUK and Forest Knights and his passion is now to combine his love of teaching with his passion for the outdoors so that new generations can be taught relevant content whilst developing important personal skills including communication, leaderships, problem solving, mental health and resilience.

Cavan Health

cavan health

Lymington

I am an experienced consultant endocrinologist. I specialise in diabetes and have expertise in all areas of diabetes management. My particular interests are in supporting lifestyle change to manage and reverse type 2 diabetes, and in intensive management of type 1 diabetes including insulin pump therapy. I actively promote self-management and have been closely involved in the development of education programmes for people with diabetes. I am the author of several books on self-management of diabetes. I qualified from Southampton Medical School in 1985 and after a variety of junior hospital posts, I spent three years as a Medical Research Council Training Fellow at the University of Birmingham, undertaking studies to help unravel the complex genetics behind type 1 diabetes. While fascinating, the truth was that I was not particularly suited to laboratory research, and I concluded that I wanted to devote my energies to helping solve the problems faced by people living with diabetes now, rather than research the underlying genetics that might take some years to yield real results. After working at St Thomas’ Hospital in London for three years, I moved to Bournemouth in 1996 to work as a Consultant Endocrinologist at the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre. I stayed there for 17 years, working with an incredible team. During that time I developed my interest and expertise in self-management for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and oversaw the development of education programmes for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. I also helped develop a structured educational approach to the management of people starting insulin pump therapy, as well as the first (and I think still the only) open access online programme for people with type 1 diabetes, recently relaunched as BertieOnline. Around 2010, I began to explore the potential of low carbohydrate diets in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and this forms the basis or much of my current work. By 2013, I was ready for a new challenge and left the UK to work for three years as the Director of Policy and Programmes at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in Brussels. The IDF is a global federation that represents over 230 national diabetes associations. In my role, I was responsible for overseeing a range of projects and programmes that addressed the various needs of people with diabetes at a global level. In 2014 I published my first book, ‘Reverse your diabetes: the step by step plan to take control of type 2 diabetes’, aimed at providing people with type 2 diabetes with the information they need to make lifestyle changes to achieve better control of their condition, and possibly to reverse it. This was followed in 2016 by ‘Reverse your diabetes diet’, providing 60 recipes to help people better manage type 2 diabetes. In 2018 I published 'Take control of type 1 diabetes' and, together with Emma Porter, 'The low carb diabetes cookbook'. In 2022, I published my latest book, 'Busting the diabetes myth' that provides practical advice on reversing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, backed up by the latest evidence from around the world. I am based in Dorset (southern England) and divide my time between clinical work (at the private London Medical clinic and the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Diabetes Clinics), international project work (currently in Bermuda and Kenya), professional training and writing. My aim is to reduce the impact of diabetes for individuals who have, or are risk of developing diabetes, as well as on communities by supporting projects that help improve diabetes services.

Alice Leahy

alice leahy

Southampton

About Alice Leahy Trust TRUST was founded in 1975, and this year we are 35 years working people who are homeless in Dublin. TRUST is a non-political, non-denominational voluntary body set up in 1975 as a private charitable trust (Charity No.CHY7014) to provide medical and related services for people who are homeless. We work in premises provided at a nominal rent by the Iveagh Trust. Between 30 and 40 men and women call each morning, the majority of whom are sleeping out (age 18 to 85). We see new people daily and often have people calling who were housed – settled- and become homeless again. Washing facilities are available and each month we give out in excess of 500 outfits of clothing to people who are homeless as part of our total health service. Members of the public, Rotary and church groups donate the clothes and shoes. Developing a Sense of Self-Worth We encourage and help people who come to us to avail of statutory services and to obtain their entitlements; to place a value on themselves; to develop a sense of self esteem and avoid dependence on private charity. “When we first entered TRUST on the Monday at the beginning of the week Alice asked us if we could ever see ourselves homeless and straight away we answered “No”. But now after all we’ve experienced and seen I now realise there is only a very, very fine line between having a home and being homeless. Homelessness is not just being houseless -it’s about not feeling wanted or belonging somewhere. Society has an awful opinion of homeless people as drunks, down and outs -whereas they are only human beings like the rest of us who just couldn’t keep up in the rat race. We met some very well spoken people -teachers who couldn’t get jobs, doctors who couldn’t “make it”. They become so institutionalised that they will not move out of a hostel. Before, I would have been anxious or afraid to approach a homeless person on the street but now I know that they would be happy to have someone to talk to. I also never realised all the organisations and people who devote and have spent most of their life working with the homeless” Extract from diary of student nurse on placement. Helping to Create a Society where Everyone is Important We see a major part of our work is in the field of advocacy or promoting more awareness of the outsiders amongst us, and the creation of this web site and our Transition Year Project and Essay Competition grew directly out of that commitment. We are a relatively small agency but through our work we have gained valuable insights and using our experience we try in different ways to bring that into the wider community and seek to effect change. For example, we have been intensely involved in prison and psychiatric work since the beginning of Trust. In 1998, Trust Director Alice Leahy was invited to join the National Crime Forum. Trust is on the Consultative Board of the Homeless Initiative and is involved in on-going training of specialist groups. We make submissions in response to requests from government agencies and are involved in relevant research on the issues relating to homelessness. Trust feels that some agencies involved with people who are homeless may not respect everybody’s right to the confidential use and storage of information. Some people who are homeless feel pressurised to take part in research into homelessness in case they may lose their hostel bed or their entitlements. Trust only participates in research when we believe the research design is sound, ethical and likely to provide useful information. “I was most impressed by your service. The bright coloured walls and wooden floors were warm and welcoming, and mirrored the bright cheerful staff who welcomed me… I was particularly impressed by the pictures on the wall, which captured the sensitive nature of the people who use your service and speaks of a place where everyone is accepted just as they are. Those pictures tell me that every life is a work of art. I felt I was in a solid, comfortable place and ordinary enough to feel at home.” Letter from Dr. Kieran McKeown,Social & Economic Research Consultant after a visit to TRUST