Specialist CPD training and mentoring
We can create / support specialist training events and programmes. We can create simulations and case studies. We cover all aspects of health promotion work: personal / professional communications skills, management / organisational / resourcing management, methodology, methods and evaluation / monitoring.

We offer one-off or on-going mentoring for all staff levels, face to face or by telephone. Video conferencing will become available later.

Training Courses
Sample of training programmes available: Feel free to call to discuss your specific requirements

Subject Area
Content
Needs Assessments & Epidemiology in Health and Social Care

i) Assessing individual, group and population needs (Normative, Felt, Expressed and Comparative).
ii) Assessing data and evidence for planning.

i) Communication Skills in health and social care
ii) Teaching skills in health & social care

i) 1:1, group work and mass communication. Developing a “working relationship” with clients
ii) Assessing client knowledge and skill needs, effective teaching and training techniques

Theories and Methods in Health and Social Care

Introduction to major theoretical perspectives and how and when to use them – Salutogenic, Educations, Community Development, Empowerment, Social Marketing.

Project Management & Professional Practice

i) Writing Programme Aims &Objectives
ii) Using Operational Planning techniques
iii) Making meetings work – essential preparation, Chairing skills, and Follow up
iv) Writing for professional publication

Research Methods, Monitoring, Evaluation, Audit, and Health Impact Assessments (HIAs)

i) The difference between monitoring, evaluation and audit – when to use which and why.
ii) What is “Evidence” in health and social care?
iii) Developing Reflective Practice.
iv) How to plan and implement Action research for professional and organisational development.
v) Importance of HIAs in programme development and review