This course is aimed at health and social care staff who are both registered and unregistered, who work with or support individuals where safeguarding concerns are a possibility.
Understand the common myths and stigmas about suicide, and learn how to talk to someone who is struggling to cope in ISWAN's Suicide Prevention training.
Aim To increase the confidence and knowledge of participants to support adults with learning disabilities in terms of their sexual health and sex and relationships rights. Outcomes By the end of the training participants will have: -had an update around the law, mental capacity act and capacity to consent to sexual relationships and CQC guidance - considered how to support patients with their sex and relationships rights -more knowledge of current easy read and other resources and organisations available to support our work Agenda Welcome, introductions and working agreement The law, capacity to consent and CQC guidance Rights of people with learning disabilities to sex and relationships Resources and organisations Close Suitable for Anyone supporting adults with learning disabilities as a care worker or social worker.
CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 1½ hr session Learn to deal with bleeding, from minor bleeds to catastrophic bleeds Become a life-saving hero if ever someone is seriously injured Course Contents: How to treat minor bleeding How to treat major bleeding Types of bleeding How to treat catastrophic bleeding Tourniquets Why to use a tourniquet How to use a tourniquet How to make an improvised tourniquet How to use a Tourni-Key Wound packing How to use Celox Z-Gauze How to improvise packing a wound How to treat gunshot wounds Practical elements: There is an option of learning how to deal with catastrophic bleeding in person, so you get to practice these skills (and play about with fake blood 😀). For that, see our Catastrophic Bleeding course module. Benefits of this Short Course: We all have regular injuries which cause us to bleed If not properly cared for, even a small cut can turn septic and kill or maim Serious car accidents, machinery accidents at work, weapon wounds, terrorist attacks and more can also lead to catastrophic bleeding Did you know that a person could bleed out in just five minutes..? You're got to act quick, decisive and correctly Please don't do what you see in the movies - you will kill the person even quicker...
Thanks for expressing interest in the course. Please note this is a provisional booking and confirmation of your place is subject to completion and approval of eligibility forms which will be sent to you via email shortly Promoting and supporting employee health and wellbeing is at the heart of our purpose! Championing better workplaces and working lives because an effective workplace health and wellbeing programme can deliver mutual benefits to people, organisations and communities. Healthy workplaces help people to flourish and reach their potential. This means creating an environment that actively promotes a state of contentment, benefiting both employees and the organisations. Our Level 2 NCFE Introduction to the Workplace Health Champion allows you to gain an understanding of the concept of workplace health and the role to support. Gain an deeper understanding of the leading factors affecting physical and mental health, key behaviours, the need to safeguard adults as a workplace health champion and an understanding of how to plan initiatives in the workplace. If you and your Organisation recognise that investing in employee workplace health can lead to increased resilience, better employee engagement, reduced sickness absence and higher performance and productivity then this is the course for you! For more information regarding this course, please contact champions@activelancashire.org.uk Please note both sessions must be completed in order to gain the qualification
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.
QA Level 2 Award In Principles Of Risk Assessment (RQF) Face to Face: One-day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 3 sessions of 2½ hr duration Don't run risks with the safety of your people - it will cost you a lot more when things start to go wrong... Risk Assessments are vital for Health and Safety, and vital for the whole process Course Contents: Main causes of Work-related Fatalities, Injuries and ill health Moral, Legal and Economic Reasons for Preventing Accidents and ill health at Work Key Terms associated with Risk Assessments in Health and Safety at Work:AccidentNear MissAccident TriangleHazardRiskRisk AssessmentSuitable and SufficientCompetence The Role of Risk Assessments in Accident and ill Health Prevention Legal Requirements for Risk Assessments Importance of Personal hygiene Basic Process for Undertaking a Risk Assessment The Five Steps of a Risk Assessment Benefits of this course: In 2020/21, a whopping 1.7 million people suffered from a work-related illness 441,000 of those sustained an injury 142 People, plus 60 members of the public, lost their lives... The estimated cost of injuries and ill health was £15 billion 28.2 million working days, or 108,045 working years, were lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training of employees, so they can work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk Our QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) course is ideal for all employees, helping them to create a better understanding of health and safety issues and risk assessments Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of Risk Assessment certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0857/9
Studio Health and Safety for Potters - an online course by Tim Thornton. This covers the risks of dust, fumes, toxic materials and more, and how to deal with them