Events
Apr 2013
A music course focused to welcome adults with a learning disability.
Dates & Times: Monday, 29th April 2013 to Monday, 1st July 2013, from 10.15am -11.45am
Venue: The Pitcairn Centre, 61 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian EH19 2DB
Cost: £35 for a 10 week course
There will be a coffee break in the café (not included in the cost)
Percussion instruments are provided. The courses will be run by an experienced music worker, Phil Craig.
If you are not sure about booking a 10 week block you are welcome to come along to try out the first session – please let us know if you plan to come.
For enquiries or booking please contact Alison on 0131 446 6873 or email alison@columcillecentre.co.uk
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May 2013
This course looks at the dilemmas and challenges faced by carers when speaking up for the adult they care for and how to address these, to enable the carer to be listened to and taken seriously by others.
It is aimed at Carers of adults on the autistic spectrum (16+)
On: 10.00am - 12.00pm Tuesday 28th May 2013 and Tuesday 4th June 2013
At: Vocal Carers Centre, 8 -13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW
For more information please click here.
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GIRFEC awareness session for Early Years & Childcare staff.
This session will be delivered by John Thomson and will include information on how GIRFEC operates in Midlothian. There will also be a chance to ask questions on how GIRFEC fits into the work that your organisation does.
On: Wednesday 29th May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
At: St Margaret's Primary School
For more information please click here.
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- Do you want an opportunity to reflect on why you engage with the community in your work?
- Who are your community that you want to engage with?
- How can you improve your engagement?
- What tools and methods can help you in your engagement?
- What is engagement anyway?
If you would like to spend a day to discuss these “big” questions and learn from others this event is for you!
On: Wednesday 29th May 2013, 9.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
At: Loanhead Miners’ Community Centre, 74 The Loan, Loanhead, EH20 9AN
Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided
See the flyer for details and to book a place, please contact:
Julie Grindlay tel. no. 0131 271 3354, email julie.grindlay@midlothian.gov.uk
Please indicate any special requirements e.g. disabled parking, mobility, access, hearing, vision, diet etc.
Closing date for bookings is Monday 27th May 2013.
Email : Event Organiser
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A free one day course that aims to improve the understanding of staff working with people who self-harm. Aims to raise awareness of the assessment and management of risk with self-harming clients.
Learn skills for helping clients find alternatives to self-harming behaviour, and supporting their motivation for change. Suitable for all staff who may work with clients who self-harm.
Thursday 30 May 2013
9.00 am-5.00 pm
Bonnyrigg Health Centre (meeting room 1), 109-11 High Street, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2ET
To apply for a place please complete the booking form and return it by email to: Simon Miller (Choose Life Development Worker): simonmiller@health-in-mind.org.uk or call him with any queries: 0131 663 3522
Email : Event Organiser
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Jun 2013
Pink Ladies 1st provides women's support groups, motivational courses and workshops.
Come along for a fun day out and help us raise some funds for Pink Ladies 1st! On the day, there will be
- Tea, Coffee
- Home Baking
- Bric-a-Brac
- Jewellery
- Tombola
- Art Stall
- Hand bags and Scarves
- Pre-loved Clothes
On: Saturday 1st June from10.30am to 2.00 pm
At: Dalketh Arts Centre, 2 White Hart Street, Dalkeith
For more information you can contact pinkladies1st@hotmail.co.uk and/or visit the website at www.pinkladies1st.org.
Email : Event Organiser
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Do you have a learning disability? Would you like to get a health check, make a plan to get fitter and healthier and have lots of fun?
During the 10 weeks you get a chance to talk about what is important for staying healthy.
On: Thursday from 6th June until 8th August, 11.00am - 3.00pm
At: Mayfield Leisure Centre, 10 Mayfield Place, Mayfield, Dalkeith EH22 5JG
For more information please click here.
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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) helps people to stay as well as possible and is based on 5 key Recovery concepts. WRAP can assist people to improve their overall quality of life. Individuals and teams can have their own WRAPs.
Please note that whoever you are - whether a practitioner, worker or person who uses mental health services - the aim of the course is the same: to support you to create your own WRAP. It is only after doing this that you can then support people on an individual level to work on their WRAPs. If you do choose to attend this course, you should therefore come with an open mind and a willingness to participate.
WRAP workshop 3 is scheduled to take place:
Thursday, 6th June 2013, from 9.00am - 14.00pm
Thursday, 13th June 2013, from 9.00am - 14.00pm
Thursday, 20th June 2013, from 9.00am - 14.00pm
Venue: Loanhead Miners' Club, Loanhead, Midlothian
Please note that there is no charge payable to attend training events. However, as places on some courses are in high demand, it would be much appreciated if people with a booked place who find they are unable to attend would be courteous to their fellow participants and the course organisers by telling them in advance if they are unable to attend.
Please let us know of any course that you wish to attend by completing the Request Form at the end of the brochure. When we’ve checked course availability we’ll get back to you within a strict timescale to confirm whether you have a place as soon as we can.
If you would like to apply for a place on any of our courses, please complete and return the Request Form at the bottom of the programme. You can also email Carla Pedwell at carla@health-in-mind.org.uk or Susan Pollock atsusan.pollock@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk with questions and feedback.
Please click here to access the programme and more information about Collaborate to Educate, our courses, our facilitators and information on how you can get involved in our work in the future can be found on our website http://collaborate-to-educate.org
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Living life to the Full - Practitioners course
For those who work with people suffering from anxiety and depression.
On: 10 and 11 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm
At: The Halls, Henderson Street, Edinburgh
Cost: Free
For more information please click here.
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LCiL have teamed up with Greggs the bakers to provide this brand new free training course for disabled people. The course will cover topics like: Bacteria and causes of food poisoning Personal hygiene and hand washing Storage of food and kitchen safety Choosing the healthy option and more!
On: Tuesday 11 June 2013 at 11.30 am - 3.00 pm
At: Greggs the Bakers, Loanhead, Midlothian
Check out the flyer for more information.
The course also takes place on 2nd October.
Contact Training Officer Amanda Beech for more information on 0131 475 2350 or email: training@lothiancil.org.uk
Email : Event Organiser
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The Community Gardening day is open to anyone interested and/or active with community or therapeutic gardening projects in Midlothian and East Lothian.
On: Tuesday 18th June 2013 at 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
At: Penicuik Arts Centre, 4 West Street, Penicuik, EH26 9DL
It is a free event but bring your own lunch or support the Penicuik Arts Centre community cafe.
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GIRFEC awareness session for Early Years & Childcare staff.
This session will be delivered by John Thomson and will include information on how GIRFEC operates in Midlothian. There will also be a chance to ask questions on how GIRFEC fits into the work that your organisation does.
On: Tuesday 18th June, 10.00am - 11.00am
At: Loanhead Miners Community Centre, 70-74 The Loan, Loanhead EH20 9AQ
For more information please click here.
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Many carers are concerned about how the person they support will manage to make decisions, or manage their money when they are not around to provide support. This session provided by a solicitor will provide information and advice on key issues such as Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Wills and Trust Funds
This course may be of particular interest to carers supporting someone with a learning disability, autism or mental health difficulty.
On: 10.00 - 12.30, Thursday 20th June 2013
At: Vocal Carers Centre, 8 -13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW
For further information please click here.
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Caring can be seen as a journey with many stages. Moving on to the next stage can be challenging as we face the unknown and leave our comfort zone. This course provides an opportunity to explore how we can prepare for and cope with this challenge.
This course is for carers who would like to reflect on some of the things they have let go of or might need to in the future
On: 10.00 - 15.00, Monday 24th June 2013
At: Vocal Carers Centre, 8 -13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW
For further information please click here.
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Supporting someone who experiences low mood, is or has been suicidal can be very challenging. This seminar provides a safe space to reflect on and learn more about, what to do if you are concerned about someone, including who you might speak to, and what actions they might take, and what support is available for you and for the person you are concerned about. This course is for carers who are concerned about suicide
On: 18.00 - 20.00, Tuesday 25th, June 2013
At: Vocal Carers Centre, 8 -13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW
For further information please click here.
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Sep 2013
Realising Recovery
Aim
The broad aim of this module is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values you will need to work in a recovery focused way.
Module Content
The content is divided into six units:
1. Introduces recovery and the 10 Essential Shared Capabilities and allows you to evaluate factors that might help or hinder recovery
2. Use of self to develop recovery focused relationships encourages exploration of identity, allowing you to develop your self-reflective capacity
3. Enabling self-direction explores a range of self-management tools that can enable people to become aware of the impact of power imbalances between those who provide and those who use mental health services
4. Providing person-centred support allows you to experience how person-centred planning tools work in practice
5. Sharing responsibility for risk and risk taking highlights the need for positive risk taking in recovery, through involving people in decision-making to maximise success
6. Connecting with communities allows a deeper understanding of the importance of community connections, social inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
Reflective Practice
The module is designed to support collaboration, active participation and experiential learning, thus reflecting the values of recovery and you will be encouraged to keep a reflective diary throughout the course. As with the WRAP workshops, we expect people who attend to come with a positive attitude and openness to new perspectives
Accreditation
The module is accredited through Edinburgh Napier University which means that if you successfully complete 2 assignments in addition to the course, you can gain 20 points at Level 9 as stand-alone, or towards a degree.
For further information about the course or about accreditation, please contact susan.pollock@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
This course is also eligible for ILA (Independent Learning Account) funding.
Realising Recovery is a 6-part course run over 4 full days, which will be;
Thursday 12th September 2013
Thursday 19th September 2013
Thursday 26th September 2013
October 3rd September 2013
All days run from 9:30 – 16:30.
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