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Forward MID courses!
Forward MID are pleased to advise you that there are courses being run around the
Midlothian area. Of course courses will not be available all the time Please see
below for any courses being run dates of courses will be advertised and when
date passes we will endeavor to remove old courses.
Please note that the courses themselves are not run by Forward MID, If you have
any questions on any courses advertised then please contact us with your
comments on the contact page. If time is short then please phone 0131-663-9471
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***LCIL Training Courses***
Independent Living & Direct Payments for People with Learning Difficulties.
To view promotional leaflet click here 150kb.pdf
Training Course
Living Choices.This is a series of linked sessions covering Independent
Living/Direct Payments topics, from an Intro to Disability Equality Training to
recruiting staff and the responsibilities of being an Employer.The sessions are
designed to give you the information and practical skills you need to pursue Direct
Payments and become an employer. Please note: there is no obligation to pursue
Direct Payments at the end of the training session or course.
Training for Personal Assistants (PAs) - This 2 day course is for
those interested in, or already working as a PA. Day 1 offers Disability Equality
Training, Day 2 explores the Role and Responsibilities of being a PA with an
opportunity to ask both the PA and PA employer relevant questions. Participants
who complete both days will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
Short Workshops Run over 2 half-days,these offer personal development
style training opportunities on topics such as Self Advocacy, Assertiveness, Self
Esteem, Communication skills, as well as PA employer skills such as Staff
Appraisal, Health & Safety, Being a Good Boss etc.
Other Training LCIL are able to offer tailored training options on
Independent Living Issues, Direct Payments and Disability Equality Training,
delivered by experienced disabled trainers to other organisations for a very
reasonable fee
Equality Issues Training There are two courses in this section Disability
Equality Training (which can be accessed at present by enrolling on the first day
of the T4PA course), and Racial Equality and Equal Opportunities.
E-mail emerandcaroline@lothiancil.org.uk
***Please note these courses are FREE to attend!***
For a full outline of all the year’s courses our latest Training Calendar (March 08) is
available at a Training Officer near you, or follow this link for more details:
www.lothiancil.org.uk/services/training/
Please contact Emer O’Leary or Caroline Mathison on 0131 475 2461 or
E-mail emerandcaroline@lothiancil.org.uk for further information.
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July Lifestyle Management Programme
Monday 7th July: Mindfulness
Tuesday 8th July: Peer support course
Wednesday 9th July: General Conditions
Thursday 10th July: Breathing Difficulties (supporting Pulmonary rehab)
Friday 11th July: General Conditions
Late July: Course for military veterans with mental health concerns
All of these courses last 10 weeks with one 3 hour session each week, they will be held at the
Thistle Foundation's Tudsbery Centre in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.
Please Please contact Thistle foundation for more information.
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The MVA in White Hart Street Dalkeith EH22 1AE also run courses on many
subjects, to apply for the courses below,
click here to get a booking form. . Booking is essential.
Negotiating a Service Level Agreement
This session will look at the key issues relating to the development and
negotiation of a Service Level Agreement. It will be of particular interest to
the organisations in Midlothian that are negotiating an SLA for the first time
this year.
Date: Tuesday 29 April Time: 10am – 1 pm
Registration: 9.45am – 10am
Trainer: Douglas Westwater,CEL
Spaces available: 30
Location: Dalkeith Arts Centre Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Cost: Free of Charge
Understanding and Managing Conflict
This three hour session will involve practical examples and real life situations brought to the
session bythe attendees.
Date Tuesday 13 May Time: 10am – 1pm
Registration: 9.45am – 10am
Trainer: Ricky Quinn
Spaces available: 12
Location: MVA, 4/6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith Refreshments: Tea and coffee only
Cost: Free of Charge
Adult protection training level 1
Most adults and older people with mental illness, physical or learning disabilities or other
special needsmanage to live their lives comfortably … however, for a small number,
dependence on someone may produce conflict, exploitation and abuse.
Date: Thursday 22 May
Time: 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Registration: 1.15 pm – 1.30 pm
Trainer: Anne Thompson, Midlothian Council
Spaces available: 15
Location: MVA, 4/6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith
Refreshments: Tea and coffee only
Cost: Free of Charge
Child Protection Awareness Training
For people in contact with, or who work regularly with, children or young people or who are
involved with their parents or carers (particularly vulnerable parents or carers).
Date: Wednesday 28 May
Time: 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Registration: 1.15 – 1.30 pm
Trainer: Beverly Rowson, Training & Development Officer, Midlothian Child
Protection Committee
Spaces available: 15
Location: Midlothian Voluntary Action, Dalkeith
Refreshments: Tea & coffee only
Social Enterprise Investment Fund
Are you a social enterprise looking for funding to develop your asset base? This session will
look at the Scottish Government’s Investment Fund, and other potential sources of funding.
Date: Wednesday 18 June
Time: 10am – 1pm
Registration: 9.45am – 10am
Trainer: Scottish Government and MVA
Spaces available: 15
Location: MVA Offices
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Cost: Free of Charge
Training Programme
For a full list of MVA and associate training program click here.
Forward MID are looking to run some courses in 2008.
www.mvacvs.org.uk or ( 0131-663-9471 for information.
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