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National Licensing Conference 2011

Date - 15th September 2011

Venue - Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

In response to the current economic climate, Alcohol Focus Scotland is offering a 'budget buster' National Licensing Conference

• One day conference - quality speakers and networking opportunities
• Central location, beside Glasgow Central Station
• Value for Money - £149 delegate rate

To book call 0141 572 6703 or email training@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

For more information  click here

Naloxone Training

To teach drug users and their families and friends how to recognise the signs of an overdose, the importance of calling emergency services and what to do to help that person with basic life support. They will also be given Naloxone, an antidote to opiate drugs and taught how to administer it.

Further information on Naloxone Training and the Pilot Project, contact:

Lisa Ross, Clinical Harm Reduction Nurse Specialist on 01463 717594 or

John Glenday, Shared Care/Harm Reduction Coordinator, NHS Highland on 01463 704813.

 

 

STRADA TRAINING

For details of training available in Highland visit www.projectSTRADA.org

NEW TRAINING INITIATIVE-

"NHS BBV 1000" - Blood Borne Viruses Training for all NHS and Non-NHS staff in the Argyll & Bute and Highland regions

"BBV 1000" has been developed by Scottish Training on Drugs and Alcohol (STRADA) and NHS Highland to provide training on Blood Borne Viruses for a broad range of disciplines across both NHS and non-NHS organisations, including those working within statutory and voluntary drug and alcohol services, statutory health services, social services, housing and homelessness services, education services, the police and all other emergency services, among others.  The training is completely free of charge for staff based in the Argyll and Bute and Highland regions.

For more information on training events, please visit the STRADA website at www.projectSTRADA.org. Please see flier for the BBV 1000 Online Learning, which provides more information about how to access this online learning tool and a range of relevant resources. For a free copy of the DVD please email strada@gla.ac.uk, stating your postal address.

 

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HIGHLAND CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

Training Calendar 2011

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PLEASE NOTE THREE ADDITIONAL TRAINING DATES available in 2011 for Getting it Right in Child Protection: Identifying concerns.  This is in response to the update in recent child protection guidelines and  the publication of the Highland Practice Guidelines WEDNESDAY  17th August - Inverness - 10am - 4.30 pm TUESDAY 27th September - Ross Shire - 10am - 4.30 pm TUESDAY 15th November - Inverness - 10am - 4.30 pm

 September 2011

Wednesday 7th September Identifying Concerns Caithness 9.45am-4.30pm
Thursday 8th September Responding to Concerns Caithness 9.45am-4.30pm
Wednesday 14th September Lead Professional Caithness 9.30am-4.30pm
15th and 16th September Hidden Harm Inverness 10.00am-4.30pm

 October 2011

Wednesday 5th October Identifying Concerns Caithness 9.45am-4.30pm
Thursday 6th October Responding to Concerns Caithness 9.45am-4.30pm
Wednesday 26th October Lead Professional Caithness 9.30am-4.30pm

November 2011

Wednesday 2nd November Identifying Concerns Ross-shire 9.45am-4.30pm
Thursday 3rd November Responding to Concerns Ross-shire 9.45am-4.30pm
Wednesday 9th November Lead Professional Ross-shire 9.30am-4.30pm
24th and 25th November Hidden Harm Ross-shire 10.00am-4.30pm

December 2011

Wednesday 7th December Identifying Concerns Inverness 9.45am-4.30pm
Thursday 8th December Responding to Concerns Inverness 9.45am-4.30pm
Wednesday 14th December Lead Professional Inverness 9.30am-4.30pm

For information about a range of all training opportunities, please visit:

www.forhighlandschildren.org

Full details about all training courses or to book contact  CP.Training@highland.gsx.gov.uk or the CP Training Office  on  01463 703483.

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Scottish Familes Affected by Drugs - Annual Conference and AGM

1 October, 2011 - Dundee

Keynote speakers include Scottish Community Safety and Legal Affairs Minister Roseanna Cunningham and workshops will focus on stigma, recovery, laughter and relaxatyion techniques.

For further information please email info@sfad.org.uk or tel 0141 221 0544

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The 2nd Recovery Academy Conference

27th September 2011,  Edinburgh

Hosted in association with the Scottish Drugs Recovery Consortium, this event offers a range of presentations, workshops and an opportunity to take part in a research methodology masterclass.

See:  www.sdrconsortium.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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