Training for self-help groups
Our annual training and development calendar for groups offers a mix of training courses, networking events and development sessions. Networking events bring together groups with a common area of interest. They are relatively informal and offer members an opportunity to meet others, swap ideas, catch-up on news and developments and to monitor trends across their area of interest. Networking events include:
- Hospital Networks
- Cancer Groups Network
- The Diabetes Network
Development sessions include New Groups Evening and Key Members Day. Both events bring together groups at a similar stage of development and enable participants to share problems, challenges and success stories.
Training events vary from six week courses to one off workshops. Our training calendar aims to offer a good mix of evening, weekend and midweek events. Unless otherwise stated, training and networking events are free and open to members of self help groups which meet in the Greater Nottingham area. The courses aim to be open, accessible and welcoming to all members of self help groups. To this end, Self Help Nottingham will make every effort to provide support and resources to enable participants with special needs to fully participate in the training we offer.
2010
March
A Beginner's Guide to Funding Applications (Part 1)
Monday 8th March, 10.30pm-3.30pm
A beginner’s guide to fundraising aims to equip self help groups with the knowledge and skills needed to produce successful funding applications.
The workshop will help participants to:
- Identify funding opportunities
- Understand funders’ criteria
- Draw up realistic costings
- Explore ways to produce eye catching applications
First Aid for Self Help Groups
Thursday 25th March, 10.30pm-12.30pm
Run by the Red Cross, this two hour session aims to increase participants’ ability to cope in an emergency.
The session will cover:
- Heart attack
- Choking
- Blood loss (including nosebleed)
- Burns and scolds
- Fractures
- Epilepsy
- Diabetic emergency
April
Listening Skills - 6 week course
Wednesdays, 14th April through to 19th May, 1.30pm-3.45pm
An opportunity to build and expand upon participants’ listening and communication skills.
The course will include:
- Understanding the role of listening in self help groups
- Developing and practising active listening skills
- Exploring the role of empathy and rapport
- Setting boundaries and safeguards
Magic Marketing
Friday 23rd April, 10.30am–3.30pm
How to publicise your group effectively so that you can attract the right members and support.
This session will cover:
- Getting your message across
- Using the principles of persuasion
- Prompting the right response
- A few tricks of the trade
May
User Involvement Network Meeting
Wednesday 26th May, 1.45pm-3.45pm
An informal get-together for self help group members who are involved with health, social care and other services, or thinking about getting involved. This follows on from Self Help Nottingham's 'Making the Most of Public Involvement' workshop in December 2009, and is a great opportunity to compare notes and share information with other group members taking part in patient, public, service user, carer and community involvement activities.
June
A Beginner's Guide to Funding Applications (Part 2)
A follow-on session for participants who attended the March funding workshop.
Monday 7th June, 10.30am-12.45pm, at Self Help Nottingham
An opportunity for participants to meet-up again and to take stock of the progress made to date.
There will be ample time to:
- Share each others successes
- Fine tune learning
- Provide feed-back on outcomes
- Explore new opportunities and next steps
New Groups Evening
Monday 14th June, 7.00pm-9.00pm
This is a friendly and informal event offering participants the opportunity to share their experiences hopes and plans. Information will be available on the range of support and services available through Self Help Nottingham.
This event aims to bring together:
- Members of new self help groups
- Individuals thinking about starting a new self help group
- People involved in setting up a new group
July
Men and Self Help – Discussion Evening
Wednesday 7th July, 6.30pm-8.30pm
A rare opportunity for men involved in self help groups, to come together to share experiences, knowledge and expertise. An informal evening with food and refreshments to encourage discussions and debate.
September
Polishing up your Presentation Skills
Monday 6th September, 10.30am-3.30pm
An opportunity to practise and develop presentation skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The workshop covers:
- Researching and assessing your audience
- Planning and writing your presentation
- Body language and breathing techniques
- Handling questions and comments
- Managing new technologies
Black-led Groups Network
Wednesday 29th September, 10.30am-1.00pm
An informal get together for local, African
Caribbean
and African groups. A great opportunity to network with other local, black-led self help support groups. Come and share your successes and challenges, gather information and learn how other groups fund and run their activities. This will be a relaxed and informal event giving everyone an opportunity to talk, swap ideas and exchange information.
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