There are still places available on the following training courses taking place next week should you or anyone you know be interested in attending.
Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book a place by clicking on the course title below which will take you directly to the Learning Together page where you can log in and sign up.
Please go to ncc.learningpool.com to log in or create an account and if you need any assistance to register, please contact learningandod@northumberland.gov.uk. For any general queries please email healthimprovement@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note : to be eligible to attend our free courses you must either live or work in Northumberland and we reserve the right to reject or charge for applications from anyone who does not meet this criteria.
This training aims to increase basic knowledge and understanding of mental health including the causes, symptoms and support options for adults. The risk and protective factors of mental health will be explored and there will be an opportunity for attendees will be split into small groups so that they can practice the skills of how to have conversations with someone about mental health. This training will explore the different ways that the participants can look after their wellbeing using the Five Ways to Wellbeing approach. Information about local and national resources and services will also be discussed.
- 12 September 2024 – 1.00 to 4.00
Alcohol Awareness, Making Every Contact Count
This training will give participants an understanding of alcohol units and the current recommended guidelines, as well as an awareness of the effects of alcohol. Participants will learn about the health risks and the impact of alcohol misuse on the individual and communities. Discover hints and tips for cutting down, information on local specialist alcohol services and how to use the ‘Make Every Contact Count’ framework to initiate conversations about alcohol use.
- 10 September 2024 – 10.00 to 11.00
Overweight and Obesity in Children and Young People (0-19 years), Making Every Contact Count
This training offers age related guidance and resources to enable you to have conversations with the parent/carers of children and young people. The training offers a practical framework for supporting behaviour change and will enable you to undertake conversations focusing on healthy lifestyle changes for families and children including healthy eating, physical activity and an understanding of childhood obesity.
- 12 September 2024 – 1.30 to 4.00
This training will increase participants’ awareness about the dangers of tobacco smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke and provide an update on the use of nicotine vaping products as an aid to quitting. The session will also cover the effects that second-hand smoke has on pets.
- 12 September 2024 – 10.30 to 12.00
