Your Area Partnership: what it is and how to get involved
Tuesday 15th January 7 pm - 8.30 pm
This workshop is aimed at members of groups, East Lothian Council employees and organisations who would like to improve their understanding of the purpose and benefits of local Area Partnerships.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-area-partnership-what-it-is-and-how-to-get-involved-tickets-52206959421
Elementary Food Hygiene - £20
Saturday 19th January 9 am - 4 pm
This course is for anyone who has to prepare, cook or serve food either as a member of staff or a volunteer.
This is an essential requirement for staff and volunteers who have to prepare, cook or serve food. The course will cover various topics including an introduction to food hygiene, personal hygiene and working habits of the food handler etc. This course content will be delivered by an experienced tutor who will take the participants through the required syllabus.
* Participants will need to bring their own lunch.
To book please email cldmusselburgh@eastlothian.gov.uk Please note your place is not confirmed until payment is received
Trustee Training (part 1)
Tuesday 22nd January 5 pm - 7.30 pm
Our training is for those who have recently become a Trustee, are interested in becoming or wish to refresh their understanding of being a Trustee.
This training is in two parts and focuses on expectations of Trustees; the first part looks at the general duties and the second part concentrates on specific duties.
http://strive.me.uk/event/trustee-training-part-1-2/
Planning your Event
Tuesday 22nd January 7 pm - 8.30 pm
This session is open to anyone planning an event in East Lothian, whether it’s big or small, indoors or outdoors or both.
The session will provide guidance on your responsibility for planning a successful event, covering essential items i.e. risk assessments, insurance, first aid etc.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-your-event-tickets-52208154997
Health Issues in the Community (8 weeks)
Wednesday 23rd January 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
The course aims to enable participants to develop their understanding of the range of factors that affect their health and the health of their communities e.g. employment, education, housing and disability.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-issues-in-the-community-8-weeks-tickets-52208272348
Emergency First Aid - £20
Saturday 26th January 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
This introductory course is designed for anyone who is keen to have basic first aid knowledge and how to look after a casualty whilst awaiting an ambulance.
This is an emergency first aid course so will include:
- managing an incident
- priorities of first aid
- CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
- disorders of circulation
- disorders of the airways
- control of bleeding, burns and scalds
To book please email cldmusselburgh@eastlothian.gov.uk Please note your place is not confirmed until payment is received.
Making the most of Twitter
Monday 28th January 6 pm - 7.30 pm
This course is for individuals and representatives of groups who are considering using Twitter as an information sharing/engagement tool or want to get more out of their existing Twitter account.
*Participants may bring their own laptop, tablet etc.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-the-most-of-twitter-registration-52209487984
Scottish Mental Health First Aid (6 sessions until 21st March)
Thursday 7th February 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
This course is aimed at anyone who is likely to be working with or supporting individuals suffering from mental health issues.
Mental Health First Aid is basically a First Aid course for Mental Health, in the way that a normal First Aid course is for physical health. At the end of this course the delegates should be able to spot common mental health symptoms in others (and themselves), what to do until professional help is available, know about the recovery from mental ill health, know about the links between alcohol and drug abuse and mental health and to understand the importance of good listening skills.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-mental-health-first-aid-6-weeks-tickets-36053231185
Autism Awareness
Thursday 7th February 7 pm - 9 pm
Autism Awareness is a 2 hour session run by Lynne Melville Senior Project Worker from Caern Project Learning Disabilities & Autism Services that aims to improve the knowledge, confidence and resilience of parents, carers and professionals in working with autistic children and young people. We will cover issues around various ‘challenging behaviours’ looking at causes and strategies to try.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-awareness-2019-tickets-52209777851
How the Health Service works from Holyrood to your GP/Dentist/Chemist
Thursday 14th February 6 pm - 8.45 pm
This course is aimed at members of the public (carers, patients, volunteers) and Council and NHS staff who work in the community and are interested in shaping service improvement.
This training session looks at the importance of the structure of the NHS and its East Lothian Council partner and how responsibilities are broken down and shared.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-the-health-service-works-from-holyrood-to-your-gpdentistchemist-tickets-52209885172
Area Partnerships and Tenants and Residents Associations: How we can work together to make a real difference
Tuesday 19th February 7 pm - 8.30 pm
This course is aimed at Tenants and Resident Association (TRA) members who want to know more about Area Partnerships and how they work alongside TRA’s. The course is informal and seeks to improve their understanding of the purpose of joint working and how we can tackle the impacts of poverty and inequality together.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/area-partnerships-and-tenants-and-residents-associations-how-we-can-work-together-to-make-a-real-tickets-52210328498
Preparing for and attracting Volunteers
Wednesday 20th February 5 pm - 7.30
Our training session is for anyone who is working towards engaging volunteers in their organisation, or an existing volunteer-involving group who wishes to create new or review their current practices.
http://strive.me.uk/event/preparing-for-attracting-volunteers/
Using Girfec and SHANARRI in everyday settings
Thursday 21st February 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
This course is aimed at Childcare practitioners including childminders, playgroups, after school clubs and those running voluntary clubs.
This workshop will explore our understanding of Girfec and SHANARRI and what these terms mean in the everyday setting rather than in crisis.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-girfec-and-shanarri-in-everday-settings-tickets-52210911241
Carer Friendly Communities: A conversation with lunch
Tuesday 26th February 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
This conversation about carers is open to anyone of any age who lives, works or visits in East Lothian and is interested in carers, caring and wants to help make our communities more supportive of carers. You don’t have to be a carer to come along.
Please note lunch is provided.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carer-friendly-communities-a-conversation-with-lunch-tickets-52211070718
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