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This course equips immigration practitioners and advocates with the knowledge and skills to assist domestic violence survivors in obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Course Overview:   Achieving Indefinite Leave to Remain in Domestic Violence Cases” is a comprehensive training program designed for immigration practitioners and advocates. It provides the necessary knowledge and skills to support domestic violence survivors in obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Participants will explore eligibility criteria, evidence gathering, exceptional circumstances, and application processes to empower survivors on their journey to safety and security. Throughout the course, participants will gain a deep understanding of the eligibility requirements for ILR, enabling them to effectively advise and support their clients. They will learn how to guide survivors in collecting and presenting compelling evidence that strengthens their cases, while also understanding alternative routes and exceptional circumstances for those who do not meet standard eligibility criteria. The course provides practical strategies for enhancing the chances of a successful outcome. Participants will also learn the step-by-step procedures for making a domestic violence concession application, equipping them with the skills to compile persuasive application packages. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, practical skills, and strategies necessary to assist domestic violence survivors in achieving ILR.   Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. Why Choose IAS’ Immigration Training Courses? Immigration Advice Service has been providing professional immigration services for over 10 years in the public, private and corporate sectors. Our fully qualified and OISC regulated trainer will guide you through the content in our comprehensive training course. See why others like to study with IAS: Delivered Online Expert Course Trainer Free Course Materials Certificate of Attendance   Join over 92% of satisfied customers who found their training with IAS useful and beneficial. You will also be provided with training materials to keep after completing the course. How is this course structured? The “Domestic Violence (Immigration based)” training workshop will involve the following: 1. Understanding Eligibility: Who Qualifies for Indefinite Leave to Remain Overview of the criteria and requirements for domestic violence survivors seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain Exploring the key factors that determine eligibility 2. Advising Clients about Evidence Guidance on effectively advising clients on gathering and presenting compelling evidence to support their cases Understanding the types of evidence that can strengthen an application and highlight the impact of domestic violence 3. Considering Exceptional Circumstances when Clients Do Not Qualify under the Rules Exploring alternative routes and exceptional circumstances that may still enable survivors to secure Leave to Remain Discussing strategies for presenting exceptional circumstances to enhance the chances of a successful outcome 4. Making a Domestic Violence Concession Application

Begin a transformative career path with our exclusive First Time Supervisor / Caseworker Training Program View our First Time Supervisor / Caseworker training course dates below, available remotely via Microsoft Teams. Embark on a transformative journey with our First Time Supervisor / Caseworker Training course. Meticulously crafted for legal advisors stepping into their inaugural supervisory roles or transitioning into casework responsibilities. This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and insights needed to excel in their new leadership positions within the legal field. This comprehensive training program combines theoretical insights with practical applications, interactive discussions, and real-world scenarios. Elevate your leadership skills and excel in your role as a first-time supervisor or caseworker with our “First Time Supervisor / Caseworker Training.” Register now to unlock your potential for success in the legal advisory landscape.   Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. Immigration Advice Service has been providing professional immigration services for over 10 years in the public, private and corporate sectors. Our fully qualified and OISC regulated trainer will guide you through the process and ensure you are competent in the area of Unaccompanied Minors. Who Should Attend: Designed for immigration Legal Practitioners, Lawyers, Solicitors, Immigration Advisors. Course Topics: Smooth transitions for legal advisors becoming supervisors or caseworkers. Understanding new responsibilities and expectations. Building effective communication skills for team leadership. Fostering a positive and collaborative work culture. Techniques for efficient time management in supervisory or casework roles. Providing constructive feedback and evaluations for team members. Setting and monitoring performance goals for optimal team performance. Balancing legal expertise with leadership responsibilities. Addressing ethical considerations in a supervisory role. Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in handling legal cases. Problem-solving strategies for complex legal cases. Identifying continuous learning and growth opportunities.

This 8-week course is aimed specifically at promoting your overall health and wellbeing. Amanda will teach you some simple yet surprisingly effective techniques drawn from the Zen tradition to help you manage your everyday life.  These techniques will help you deal with stress, pain, improve your concentration and focussing skills and boost your general health and wellbeing.  Frequently asked questions Who is this course for? This 8-week course is suitable for anyone who is looking for an introduction to meditation and mindfulness. It is useful for those looking for ways to help cope with stress-related problems, depression, illness and pain. It is equally useful for anyone wishing to boost their health, wellbeing and general enjoyment of life. How much time do I need to commit during the 8-week course? Where is it? There is one class each week and it lasts for 1.5 hours. You need to commit to listening to just one 30-minute meditation every day. You can take the course in person at a small studio in Lincolnshire, convenient for Louth, Horncastle and Spilsby. Alternatively, I can deliver 1-to-1 and pair classes in your own home. Corporate clients - your venue. Online via Zoom. What do I need to wear and bring to class? Wear comfortable clothing. Nothing too tight that restricts you from relaxing. Please bring: Something to rest your head on like a small pillow A blanket You will be provided with: A welcome pack with course book 8 audio recordings of the meditations we do in class A cup of tea/coffee etc if you are in person with me as the kettle’s always on! How much does it cost? All prices are per person: Group classes (max 12) In-person: £180 Online: £160 Pair In-person: £200 Online: £180 One to one In-person: £250 Online: £230 What are your meditation qualifications? I am a graduate of the Zen Mediation and Mindfulness course for Health and Wellbeing (100 hrs) taught by Zenways. This course is accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). Learn more:  Zenways IMTA How is this course different to MBSR/MBCT-based courses? This Zenways course is purely meditation and mindfulness based, with no admixtures of psychotherapy. The orientation is teacher-student rather than therapist-client. Although these practices are being used in the NHS and other healthcare settings, we take a much wider view of wellbeing, believing that it’s more than simply alleviating psychological distress or stress reduction.

Discover effective new ways to: find out what the problem is, communicate with reluctant teens, discover their hidden strengths, promote positive behaviour change, improve their mental health – and much more… Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) The best live online I have attended so far and I’ve done eight! Everything was relevant – completely spot onTEACHER / TUTOR Live Online – Join Richard Brook on Tuesday 19th March for this live online training event via Zoom. Simply book your place and we will email you details of how to join the Zoom workshop the day before. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Why take this course This live online training event gives you the essential knowledge, tips and practical skills you need to help troubled teenagers unlock their potential and begin to build lives for themselves that work well. Tutor Richard Brook has a wealth of hands-on practical experience in adolescent mental health and social work which he draws on throughout the day – you will have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how you can implement the skills and techniques in your own work or with the teens you care for.   The programme is varied and intensive, yet lively with a strong focus on gaining skills. It clarifies what healthy teenage development looks like, why things can go wrong and the best ways to help young people overcome obstacles and begin to create lives for themselves that work well. Richard also shows how, by working with the ‘givens’ of human nature, and ensuring that sound knowledge of how people really function is applied intelligently to teenagers, you can speed up progress, reduce anti-social behaviour and teen depression, and bring young people real benefits. At the end of the day you will find yourself more empowered to respond effectively to each individual’s needs and temperament, whilst avoiding yourself the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations. Such a realistic and logical approach – it's given me lots of ideas for working with a variety of people, not just teenagers!PROBATION OFFICER What will you learn An increased understanding of what drives most problematic behaviour, including anti-social behaviour Essential knowledge and skills to deliver effective interventions to young people, both individually and in groups A deeper understanding of the causes of adolescent mental health problems Simple yet effective techniques for engaging uncommunicative young people, building rapport and promoting behavioural changes Constructive ways to help prevent teenage depression, anxiety and stress Four vital guiding principles that ensure your work with young people is relevant and effective Ways to motivate young people and help them set achievable goals How to discover and build upon a young person’s strengths and engage them in practical problem-solving Knowledge of how the insights from the human givens approach can dramatically improve interventions and their outcomes The opportunity to discuss how you could implement these in your own work with a highly knowledgeable tutor who has years of hands-on experience Also covered: The common misconceptions about adolescence What healthy teenage development looks like – this may bring you some surprises! A clear and logical foundation upon which to structure creative and effective interventions Ways to respond effectively to each individual’s needs, temperament and learning style How to avoid the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations An expanded repertoire of skills and a refined understanding of what works and – most importantly – why Course Programme The ‘How to help troubled and troublesome teenagers’ course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am What’s the trouble? 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am How to communicate with teenagers 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm Practical problem solving 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm How to help them create a life that works well 4.00pm Day ends This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

Travel and Parking arrangements: Paid parking is available (attendees are responsible for paying parking fees) From New St Station, follow signs to Moor St station. When you get to Moor St, go down the hill to the side of the station towards the multi-storey car park. At the car park, go left under the railway bridge. Immediately after the railway bridge turn right onto Shaw's passage, which is quite short. We're on the corner at the end of Shaws Passage - walk round the corner onto Allison Street and past the Cafe to the full glass door with the Birmingham Friends of the Earth hanging sign.

What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned

Course Description:This one-day course on Sexual Health in Primary Care is tailored for Nurses, Nurse Associates, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals working within General Practice. The day is structured to bolster healthcare professionals' confidence in providing comprehensive sexual health advice, screening, and effective signposting.Learning Outcomes:Participants will:1. Recognize Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Primary Care: - Develop the ability to identify prevalent STIs based on symptoms and effective history-taking techniques in a Primary Care setting.2. Summarise Incubation, Testing, and Treatment for STIs: - Consolidate knowledge on incubation periods, testing methodologies, and treatment approaches for frequently encountered STIs, facilitating efficient patient management.3. Comprehend Preventive Strategies, Including Barriers and Vaccinations: - Grasp preventive measures encompassing the use of barrier methods and the significance of vaccinations, contributing to comprehensive sexual health counseling for patients.4. Gain Insight into Common Vaginal Infections in Primary Care: - Acquire an overview of frequently encountered vaginal infections in the Primary Care context, enhancing diagnostic skills and enabling appropriate intervention.5. Explore LGBTQ+ Considerations in Primary Care: - Examine issues pertinent to LGBTQ+ individuals in the Primary Care landscape, promoting a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to sexual health care.6. Develop Confidence in Referral to CaSH Services: - Foster a sense of assurance in determining occasions when referral to specialized sexual health (CaSH) services is warranted, ensuring seamless patient access to specialised care when needed.

Grateful Leadership (Virtual) Effective leaders must find ways to enhance people's level of engagement, commitment, and support, especially during the difficult periods of time that all organizations may face. Grateful leaders can tap into the power of personal commitment and dedication by acknowledging people in an authentic and heartfelt manner. Those leaders who model TRUE acknowledgment behavior will inspire others to do the same and to want to dramatically increase their levels of contribution to the organization, making the power of acknowledgment transformational. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand and develop the capability to act upon the need for Grateful Leadership to create a culture of appreciation in the workplace Understand the potentially huge benefits of Grateful Leadership in the workplace Overcome the barriers to using acknowledgment Demonstrate the language and subtleties of authentic and heartfelt acknowledgement behavior Describe the Seven Principles of Acknowledgment for 'High-Interest Benefits' in the context of participant's personal leadership style Describe how to coach teams, managers, and other corporate stakeholders in using Grateful Leadership to produce breakthrough results Getting Started Introductions Course goals and objectives Introspection on the practice of Grateful Leadership The Workforce Engagement Sustainability Challenge Employees who are engaged, not engaged, and actively disengaged The costs of non-engagement Meeting the workforce engagement challenge Acknowledgment, Engagement, and Leadership Acknowledgment and its benefits Recognition versus acknowledgment 'Challenging people' case study Blanchard, Covey, Keith (Servant Leadership): how acknowledgment fits into these leadership models Leadership and acknowledgment The 5 C's - Consciousness, Courage, Choice, Communication, Commitment Employing the Power of Acknowledgment Overcoming barriers to acknowledgment The Seven High-Interest Benefits Principles of Acknowledgment Exploring the acknowledgment process Applying the Principles of Acknowledgment within the Context of Your Personal Leadership Style Case study The ROI of Grateful Leadership Creating your Grateful Leadership Personal Action Plan™ Creating a Vision Statement for your organization that incorporates Grateful Leadership into your corporate culture The 360° Grateful Leadership Competency Assessment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Course Overview: COPD Update Day for Primary Care Practitioners Join us for a comprehensive and enriching COPD Update Day, specifically designed for Registered Healthcare Professionals who are currently practicing in the field of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This course aims to enhance your existing knowledge and skills, keeping you up-to-date with the latest developments in COPD management. During this informative day, you will delve into the essentials of COPD, starting from its fundamental definition and diagnostic criteria to the latest investigative approaches. The course will cover both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management strategies, with a special emphasis on practical inhaler techniques. We will also explore the current GOLD & NICE Guidelines, discussing their implications and practical applications in clinical practice. A significant focus will be on the management of exacerbations and lung attacks, including strategies for prevention and effective management techniques, with a particular emphasis on patient self-management. Understanding the complexities and care requirements of end-stage COPD will also be a key aspect of this course. The day will conclude with interactive case studies, allowing you to apply your refreshed knowledge in real-world scenarios, encouraging the sharing of experiences and best practices among your peers. This course offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals seeking to refine their approach to COPD care, combining theoretical learning with practical application Learning Outcomes: Defining and Diagnosing COPD Review and update the definition and understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Refresh knowledge on diagnostic criteria and investigations for COPD. Non-Pharmacological Management Explore various non-pharmacological approaches to managing COPD. Guidelines and Best Practices Delve into the GOLD & NICE Guidelines and their practical applications in COPD management. Pharmacology and Inhaler Techniques Update knowledge on pharmacological treatments for COPD. Master inhaler techniques and understand their critical role in COPD management. Lung Attacks and Exacerbation Management Learn strategies to reduce the risk of lung attacks/exacerbations. Discuss management techniques for exacerbations, including patient self-management. Managing End-Stage Disease Understand the complexities of managing end-stage COPD. Focus on palliative care and improving quality of life for patients with advanced COPD. Case Studies and Practical Application Apply knowledge through interactive case studies. Encourage sharing of experiences and best practices among participants. This COPD Update Day ensures that seasoned primary care practitioners remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in COPD management, fostering an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Menopause UpdateCourse Focus:This specialised training day is meticulously designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, allied healthcare practitioners (AHPs), and general practitioners (GPs), who are already practicing in the field of menopause care. With established NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Guidance, practitioners can gain heightened confidence in effectively managing women experiencing menopause-related issues.Meet the Expert:Dr. Katie Barber, a seasoned GP with 15 years of experience in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, leads this comprehensive update. Dr. Barber's journey into Women's Health began during her GP training when she earned diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Her work at the John Radcliffe Hospital's Gynaecology department, where she held a special interest in Gynaecology, sparked her enthusiasm for assisting women in navigating the various facets of menopause. Dr. Barber's expertise is further underlined by her Advanced Certificate of Menopause Care from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and her accreditation as a British Menopause Society specialist and Menopause trainer in Oxfordshire. She served as the Clinical Lead for the NHS Menopause service at the John Radcliffe in Oxfordshire until March 2021 and currently holds the role of Clinical Lead for the NHS Community Gynaecology Service in Oxfordshire. In 2020, she launched her private service, Oxford Menopause.Course Agenda:09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives09.40 - Physiology, Diagnosis, and Principles of Treatment10.45 - Coffee11.00 - Risks, Benefits, and Special Considerations (e.g., Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)13.00 - Lunch14.00 - Practical Prescribing and Common Pitfalls14.30 - Vulvo-Vaginal Symptoms and Testosterone14.30 - Case Studies and Q&A15.30 - Discussion and Sharing Good Practice - CloseLearning Outcomes:1. Stay Current with Menopausal Evidence: Develop an up-to-date awareness of the latest evidence and clinical guidance concerning menopausal issues and treatment options.2. Foster Critical Patient Discussions: Demonstrate a critical understanding of key discussion points with patients, enabling more informed and productive consultations.3. Problem-Solving Skills: Engage in discussions about relevant practice problems and collaboratively explore solutions within the context of menopause care.4. Values and Attitudes: Develop an awareness of how personal attitudes and values may influence practice in menopause care, fostering a more patient-centric approach.5. Professional Accountability: Understand the ongoing development of practice in the field of menopause care and embrace professional accountability as an integral aspect of providing high-quality care.6. Navigating NICE Guidance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the NICE Guidance, empowering practitioners to align their practice with established best practices.Please note: Course content may be subject to minor updates and adjustments.