Public Health and Wellbeing Free Training Courses

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1 Public Health and Wellbeing Free Training Courses April September 2015 for people working or volunteering in the Royal Borough 1

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3 The Public Health and Wellbeing Training Team is based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and provides a variety of training to enhance the quality of health promoting services delivered to clients/patients. We work in close partnership with NHS, statutory and voluntary sector colleagues and provide a variety of regular and bespoke courses. Public Health and Wellbeing are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our local communities. Our aim is to reduce the gap between those with the poorest health and those with the best. In all of our courses, the focus is on the development of skills, knowledge and confidence to support clients to achieve a healthier lifestyle and improve health outcomes. The emphasis is on lifestyle behaviour change in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, weight management and smoking cessation. We provide training support for the implementation of national and local health initiatives, such as the Health Checks Plus programme and Get Active. All our courses are free to people working within the Royal Borough of Greenwich but there is a charge for cancellations, non-attendance and part attendance. Refer to the How to Book and Cancellation Policy section for details. Public Health and Wellbeing Training can also provide in-house training if a minimum attendance can be guaranteed. To discuss this further and/or any other training requirements contact: Mike Taylor hd-training@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or visit our website: 3

4 Public Health and Wellbeing Training How to book and Cancellation Policy Courses are free to people working in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, however, Public Health and Wellbeing Training operates a cancellation policy and charges for non-attendance and part attendance. Places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. To apply for a place on any of the courses listed complete an application form and return this to the address shown or fax it to Scanned forms can be ed to hd-training@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Any forms received without a Manager s signature cannot be accepted and will be returned. Once your application had been approved you will be sent a booking confirmation. You will be notified if the course is fully booked and placed on a waiting list. Places are non-transferable and cancellations must be made in writing by or fax. Verbal cancellations cannot be accepted. By signing and returning the application form you agree to the named person attending the course(s) applied for and accept the cancellation policy and the cancellation charges shown below. ASIST course Half day session One day course 2 day course Training the Trainer 5 working days or more before course date No charge No charge No charge No charge No charge Less than 5 working days before course date One day before course date Non or part attendance Public Health and Wellbeing Training reserves the right to change the cancellation policy at any time, alter any of the course content without prior notice or cancel a course at any time without liability. 4

5 Training Calendar April September 2015 Month Date Day Course Title Time Venue 15 th & 16 th Wed/Thu Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 9.30 am pm Mycenae House April th Thu Helping Smokers to Quit am pm University of Greenwich 23 rd & 24 th Thu/Fri Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 9.00 am pm Charlton House 13 th & 14 th Wed/Thu Training the Trainer Part 1 (Days 1 & 2 of 5 day course) 9.30 am pm Mycenae House May st & 22 nd Thu/Fri 26 th Tue Training the Trainer Part 2 (Days 3 & 4 of 5 day course) Update Training for Stop Smoking Advisors 9.30 am pm Mycenae House am pm University of Greenwich 29 th Fri Training the Trainer Part 3 (Day 3 of 5 day course) 9.30 am pm Mycenae House 4 th Thu Communicating Effectively... it s not what you think 9.30 am pm Mycenae House June th & 11 th Wed/Thu Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 24 th Wed Helping Smokers to Quit am pm 9.30 am pm Mycenae House University of Greenwich 24 th & 25 th Wed/Thu Mental Health First Aid 9.00 am pm Mycenae House 7 th & 8 th Tue/Wed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 9.00 am pm Charlton House July th & 16 th Wed/Thu Mental Health First Aid am pm Mycenae House 28 th / 29 th Tue/Wed Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 9.30 am pm Mycenae House September nd Wed 9 th / 10 th Wed/Thu Communicating Effectively... it s not what you think Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 9.30 am pm Mycenae House 9.30 am pm Mycenae House 5

6 What People Say about our Training Courses Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) An excellent course that I will recommend to everyone (March 2012) The trainer explained everything well & made me feel comfortable enough to ask questions & contribute. (July 2012) Very good course, enlightening. A good tool to use either professionally or in a personal capacity (January 2013) Communicating Effectively it s not what you think I loved the structure and pace of the course. Small group was more intimate and friendly. I came in tired and left energetic. Definitely exceeded my expectations. (April 2012) I thought it was a great course, one of the best training courses I have been to, thank you, also for helpful advice (October 2013) Very good course, will recommend at work (June 2014) Helping Smokers to Quit Very interesting course really enjoyed it and looking forward to putting it into practice and helping patients to stop smoking Trainers all had great knowledge and put the information across well - It was a very interesting course with lots of detailed information and very helpful (and friendly) tutors Very interesting, delivered in an engaging & interactive way Health Promotion Made Easy The course is lively and it was a good environment to learn. I will definitely use what I learnt personally and at work I can deliver health promotion in a very small way or a big way and it doesn t matter how I do it as long as I do, it all helps to promote healthy living It was excellent. I would recommend to other colleagues 6

7 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing It s a new concept and a new way of working It was a very well planned training that developed my knowledge on MI. I learnt so much more about it, so much more that will help me develop my practice considerably Excellent course delivered in a clear yet relaxed style, very conducive to learning, very enjoyable Mental Health First Aid I very much enjoyed the course. On a more personal level it was very helpful and informative. Would highly recommend this course for anyone who has experienced poor mental health, or a mental illness, or none, to give an awareness and understanding and hopefully be less judgemental as often we are. (September 2013) Excellent course! We had 2 fantastic instructors who made everyone feel comfortable and valued. They provided us with valuable information and gave myself a fantastic understanding of Mental Health (January 2014) Excellent training subject and content delivered by inspiring trainers who allowed and encouraged learning participation in a real, supportive & meaningful way. High quality training keep it up (March 2014) I found the course to be insightful, educational, emotional and informative. I think this course is great for anybody, especially people who lack understanding and personal experience in mental health, both in a personal and professional environment. I would recommend this course it is excellent. Great trainers Mike and Maria (June 2014) Training the Trainer Enjoyed watching and giving 3 mini presentations and was pleased to receive positive feedback I did not think from Day 1 that I would be eager to join in presenting but I find myself ready and willing to do so. I am learning and engaging I got very nervous, partially due to learning difficulties but I get a lot of reassurance from the trainer that it s ok and to keep learning Really enjoyed this course, it s fun and I have learnt a lot to use in life as well as at work 7

8 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 2 DAY COURSE 23 rd & 24 th April th & 8 th July am 5.00 pm Registration 8.45 am Charlton House Charlton Road London SE7 8RE The course was developed by the Canadian organisation LivingWorks and is recognised by the Department for Health. Full attendance during both days of the training is essential. Who is the course for? ASIST is a 2 day course teaching Suicide First Aid skills to anyone who may come into contact with a person at risk. Recognised by the Department of Health, it can be an effective tool for challenging stigma and taboo around suicide, helping to break down barriers between organisations and individuals working with people at risk. The skills can also be applied in many helping situations, not just where suicide is a risk. What does the training involve? The course uses small and large groups, and requires active participation by the participants. Flexible teaching styles, simulation exercises, learning aids and audio-visual materials encourage a high level of participation. Two highly acclaimed award winning videos are used exclusively in the course. Much of the learning occurs in small work groups. This format encourages the development of participation, trust, acceptance and mutual support. It breaks down barriers, focuses attention and heightens learning. For training goals, more information about ASIST and the trainers, refer to the Additional Information sheet. On completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of attendance, training workbook and related materials, Suicide Intervention Manual, information on local/national resources. Dress code is informal and due to the nature and intensity of the training, it is advisable that no other work activities are undertaken for the duration of the course. There has been extensive evaluation carried out on the effectiveness of ASIST in Scotland which found that: The evidence that we have gathered shows ASIST to be a high-quality, effective training programme that has achieved its aim and made an impact by raising awareness of suicide, and by improving the skills and willingness of a wide range of people to identify and help Individuals who may be at risk of suicide. Source: The workshop may not be suitable for individuals who have had a recent experience / bereavement from suicide or experiencing poor mental health. 8

9 Additional Information ASIST provides practical training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immedite risk of suicide. Participants often include: Workers in health, welfare or justice Community volunteers Mental health practictioners Counsellors, teachers and ministers Emergency service workers Natural helpers and advisors People concerned about family, friends The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid, on helping a person at risk to stay safe and seek further help. The goals of the training are to enable participants to: 1. Recognise that caregivers/healthcare workers and persons at risk are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide 2. Discuss suicide with a person at risk in a direct manner 3. Identify risk alerts and develop a safe plan related to them 4. Demonstrate the skills required to intervene with a person at risk of suicide 5. List the types of resources available to a person at risk of suicide, including themselves 6. Make a commitment to improving community resources; and 7. Recognise that suicide prevention is broader than suicide first aid and includes life promotion and self-care for caregivers/healthcare workers. Who are the Trainers? The Trainers are from Alpha Plus Training who have over 20 years experience in delivering training in Mental Health and General Health & Wellbeing. Alpha Plus offers a diverse team of skilled trainers from a variety of backgrounds and experience including nursing and psychology; NHS mental health services; graduate lecturing in mental health; community development & service improvement and staff development. They have been delivering the ASIST course since its introduction to the UK and their ASIST Trainers are LivingWorks accredited. 9

10 Communicating Effectively it s not what you think! 1 DAY COURSE 4 th June nd September am 4.30 pm Registration am Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road Blackheath SE3 7SE Who is the course for? In a multi-cultural society good communication can be challenging, the spoken word can often be misinterpreted. There are however some key techniques which are universal to all of us. This one day course is designed to explore communicating effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods and raise awareness of how it is possible to improve engagement at all levels. This training will be useful to anyone who meets, greets or has face to face interaction with the public and takes a more in depth look at instinctive signs we give out to others that are not always conscious or spoken. Attending this course could help you to: identify 5 different non-verbal communication styles develop skills to build better rapport with clients (and others) discuss the relationship between verbal language and body language explore how we use our preferred senses in communication Helping Smokers to Quit 1 DAY COURSE 16 th April nd June am 4.30 pm Registration am The Edinburgh Room Queen Anne Building University of Greenwich Old Naval College Park Row Greenwich SE10 9LS Who is the course for? This one day course is aimed at individuals who are interested in providing intensive one-to-one support to smokers who wish to quit. Attending this one-day course could help you to: identify symptoms of nicotine addiction and withdrawal discuss the health impact of smoking explore effective interventions explain the use of NRT and Zyban or Champix develop an overview of local services effectively use a CO monitor After completing the training you will be invited to register as a Level 2 Stop Smoking Service Advisor. This will enable you to receive on-going training, support and a CO monitor. The Greenwich Stop Smoking Services gives an incentive for providing monitoring information on each smoker. 10

11 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 2 DAY COURSE 15 th & 16 th April th & 11 th June th & 29 th July th & 10 th September am 4.30 pm Registration am Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road Blackheath SE3 7SE Participants must attend both days Who is the course for? This course is for anyone who works with clients to support behaviour change in Primary Care, the Local Authority or the Voluntary Sector. This course introduces the core principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and provides practice in the essential skills which can be applied in a range of settings. Motivational Interviewing is a client centred approach to explore and elicit motivation and behaviour change. It has been shown to be effective in a number of areas, such as stopping smoking, weight management, physical activity levels and control of blood sugar/blood pressure. The training is participative and learners will have plenty of opportunities to practice the tools and strategies which help make motivational interviewing such a successful approach. This course could help you: describe the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI) describe the role of ambivalence in behaviour change recognise key client speech including Change talk and Sustain talk demonstrate the use of key communication skills (OARS) provide information using an MI approach use strategies to support behaviour change relate learning to own practice 11

12 Mental Health First Aid 2 DAY COURSE 24 th & 25 th June th & 16 th July am 5.00 pm Registration am Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road Blackheath SE3 7SE PMHFA is developed and regulated by the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) and England s Care Services Improvement Partnerships (CSIP). Participants must attend both days Who is the course for? Mental illness can affect every single one of us. Mental Health First Aid is an educational course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help a person who may be developing a mental health problem. In the same way as we learn physical first aid, mental health first aid teaches you how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill health, provide help and effectively guide towards the right support services. Good mental health is essential for living a happy and fulfilling life, yet in any year 1 in 4 British adults will experience a diagnosable mental health problem. The course provides an overview of common mental health problems, causes, symptoms and treatments, and teaches people how to: recognise distress recognise the difference between therapy and first aid be confident in administering help in a first aid situation provide initial help and guide a person towards appropriate support The aims of Mental Health First Aid are to: preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others provide help to prevent the mental health problems developing into a more serious state promote the recovery of good mental health provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem reduce stigma and discrimination through education Anyone could benefit from attending this course as it explores how we can recognise and support both ourselves and others who are experiencing poor mental health, including anxiety, depression and psychosis. It also examines the widespread stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health and attempts to involve everyone in the changes that need to happen. 12

13 Mental Health First Aid Course Outline The Mental Health First Aid course is split up into 4 manageable sessions. These are: What is mental health? Suicide Anxiety and depression Psychosis In each section you ll learn how to: Spot the early signs of a mental health problem Feel confident helping someone experiencing a mental health problem Provide help on a first aid basis Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others Help stop a mental illness from getting worse Help someone recover faster Guide someone towards the right support Reduce the stigma of mental health problems The sessions are a mix of presentation, group discussions and group work activities. Our instructors provide a very safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the whole course. If you don t feel comfortable joining in certain bits, then don t, we won t make you do something you aren t comfortable with. Due to some of the sensitive subjects of this course, including suicide, we limit numbers to 14 people. We want everyone to feel safe and our instructors can help if people find some bits particularly difficult. You ll receive a MHFA Standard manual that you can take away with you at the end of the course and also an attendance certificate from MHFA England to say you are now a Mental Health First Aider. 13

14 Training the Trainer 5 DAY COURSE Part 1: 13 th & 14 th May 2015 Part 2: 21 st & 22 nd May 2015 Part 3: 29 th May am 4.30 pm Registration am Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road Blackheath SE3 7SE Participants must attend ALL 5 days Who is the course for? A course that develops and enhances a practical understanding of the theory and skills involved in training delivery within a health promotion context. The course is for anyone who would like to learn to develop and deliver training that supports the learning and professional development of people with a health promotion role. As part of the course you will be expected to plan and deliver a short training session outside of the course time. Attending this course could help you to: apply the basic principles of training: identify need, planning, delivery and evaluation use a variety of methods and resources to train individuals and groups be more self-aware and able to identify personal strengths and weaknesses examine models of learning styles explore Tuckman s theory of group life relate anti-discriminatory practice to training develop strategies for managing groups effectively communicate more effectively using a range of presentation skills 14

15 Community Health Promoters and Trainers Who is the course for? Enabling people to make healthy choices is particularly important for disadvantaged communities where health needs are greatest. Health Trainers are drawn from and work within the targeted communities. They play a key role in encouraging and supporting people to adopt healthier lifestyles and improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through health behaviour change coaching and building resilience within these communities and areas. To support communities and build capacity the Public Health and Wellbeing Community Health Trainers team provide two levels of training: Understanding Health Improvement A three day Level 2 training accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health which equips participants to understand the causes of poor health and learn how to effectively communicate health messages. The Level 3 City and Guilds This is an accredited health trainer course delivered over 18 days. This course builds on knowledge from the Understanding Health Improvement course and is intended to equip participants with the skills to work with individuals on a one to one basis. Dates to be announced. The Understanding Health Improvement is a pre requisite for the Level 3 City and Guilds. For further details or to register your interest contact health-trainers@royalgreenwich.gov.uk If you would like more information on becoming a Health Trainer call

16 Resources for Front Line Staff To support the training on offer, anyone working or volunteering in the Royal Borough of Greenwich whose role entails improving the health and well-being of Greenwich residents can access the Greenwich Healthy Living Resource Service. These health promotion resources include the loan of : models games DVDs teaching packs and books as well as the provision of free posters and leaflets across a broad range of subject areas. You can also order online by: public-health-resources@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 16

17 Additional Training Opportunities Brief Interventions with Smokers Delivered by the Greenwich Stop Smoking Service, this 2-hour session raises the issue of quitting with smokers, discusses the impact of smoking on health, the different products and support available to assist quitting and how to access it. This training is available to organisations who would like their staff to acquire skills in providing simple, effective and brief stop smoking support to smokers. It can be tailored to your specific organisational needs For more information and/or to organise a session Amanda.layng@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Cancer Training & Awareness Raising Sessions Free, local cancer training and awareness raising sessions are available to staff working with communities and communities themselves. All are welcome and sessions can be tailored according to your needs. Examples of areas that can be covered are: Information about the three national cancer screening programmes Cancer signs and symptoms Cancer risk factors, and help available to lead a healthy lifestyle Myths and misconceptions surrounding cancer Common fears about cancer We also attend local exhibitions and community events. For more information about this service please contact: Jasbinder Kang jasbinder.kang@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Or call Expert Patient Programme Offers a range of courses to anyone in the Borough living with or caring for someone with a long term health condition (physical or mental health). You can learn new skills to enable you to take control of your health and manage your condition better on a daily basis. These courses include Adults living with a long term condition, New Beginnings (Mental Health Course), Supporting Parents, Looking After Me (Carers Course), Persistent Pain and Type 2 Diabetes Course All the courses run over 6 weeks (apart from the New Beginnings Course which runs over 7 weeks) with one 2½ hour session each week. The courses are run across the Royal Borough of Greenwich all year round in a variety of locations with disabled access. For course details and dates Vitta.Curtis@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or Debbie.walker@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Or phone

18 Additional Training Opportunities continued Running a Cookery Club This course provides a strong grounding in basic nutrition, how to effectively communicate healthy eating messages and how to set up and run community cookery sessions. This course is delivered by Greenwich Healthy Living Service and they have 10 years experience of training and supporting organisations to set up and run healthy cookery courses. The training is OCN accredited and is delivered for 3 hours, one day a week over 12 weeks. For more information and training dates Nicola.nzuza@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Physical Activity Care Pathway for Primary Care An on-site surgery based training session to support health professionals to routinely deliver effective physical activity interventions across clinical practice and refer, recommend and signpost patients to a range of local activity opportunities. This session (up to 60 minutes) can be tailored to meet surgery needs in terms of content, date and time. The session is open to all surgery based healthcare professionals and associated teams to encourage a whole practice approach. Sessions include Physical Activity: Evidence supporting the use of physical activity interventions in primary care Chief Medical Officer Physical Activity recommendations and relevant NICE guidance Screening patients for physical inactivity Principles and style of effective interventions Outline of local physical activity opportunities in Greenwich The session will give staff the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to discussing physical activity with patients and outline how to deliver an effective intervention. For more information or to book a session please contact Louise Barnett louise.barnett@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Or call on

19 Additional Training Opportunities continued Walk Leader Training This course is open to people over the age of 18. Ideally you will already be working as a volunteer for a local organisation or in a position to deliver health walks as part of your role. You must attend at least one health walk prior to the training and be willing to lead a monthly walk. What is a health walk? A health walk is a short walk in your local area that has been designed for people who don t usually walk much and want to get started. The Walk Leader s Training is a one day training course developed by the Walking for Health Initiative. This is a joint initiative between the Ramblers and McMillan Cancer Support and is recognised nationally for promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. The day is very practical and will cover all you need to be able to lead a safe and enjoyable health walk. For more information and training dates Ollie.golding@CACT.org.uk For details of other FREE Activities, Events and Services in Greenwich 19

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24 Public Health & Wellbeing Training Team 2nd Floor The Woolwich Centre 35 Wellington Street London SE18 6HQ February 2015