Training & Development
Below are listed a selection of forthcoming training and development courses / programmes with relavance to the voluntary and community health sector.
VHS is willing to promote members events. For more information please contact phil.mcandrew@vhscotland.org.uk or call 0131 557 6845.
| May - December: Leadership for Health Improvement Programme A new programme of active learning and sharing of best practice for those in leadership roles within health improvement. Programme summary | Full programme and application form |
The Disability Discrimination Act and Employment: Legal Implications and Practical Steps. (Negotiable dates) This interactive training session on disability discrimination covers the legal position - including the new disability equality duty - and practical steps to take, and includes the use of video clips and other background material, and involves activities, exercises, and handouts. The course will inform people of how to make services accessible to disabled people to meet the needs of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) |
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May - July : Equalities training for voluntary organisations SCVO and Communities Scotland are organising a number of FREE training sessions throughout Scotland These sessions are designed to help Project Leaders / Management Committees become more aware of the key concepts of equality, gain an understanding of equalities legislation and the implications for the organisation and help identify personal and organisational methods to help implement equalities in practice. 3rd May - Hamilton 8th May - Paisley 31st May - Dundee 14th June - Edinburgh 21st June - Dumfries 26th June - Aberdeen 3rd July - Glasgow To take part or discuss the training further please contact: Nan McCluggage Tel: 0141 225 8013 nan.mccluggage@scvo.org.uk |
5th September: The Changing Face of Equalities in the 21st Century SCVO, Floor 3 Centrum Building, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow To explore the implications of the change in focus from single identity anti discrimination agendas to the shared equalities agenda of the 21st Century Contact Denise Gildea on 0141 221 0030 or email: equalities@scvo.org.uk to book a place on this FREE course |