Training Calendar

Date

Session Timing

Multiagency Training Event

Venue

Where to apply/find application

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

Session 2-1.30pm to 4.30pm

Neglect Training (Child Protection)

Session 1 

(Raising Awareness: Open to everyone)

This session will cover:

• Understanding Neglect
• Types of Neglect
• Impact of Neglect on Children
• Summary overview of Assessment of Care Toolkit

Session 2

(Specialist Training: For those using the toolkit as part of their assessments/contributing directly)

This session will cover:

• Assessment of Care Toolkit ( and how to use it)

Kirkcudbright Main Chambers

Daar Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries, and Galloway DG6 4PJ

Training Registration Form

Please note: If you are successful gaining a spot we will confirm in an email. If we do not confirm your training spot, you have been unsuccessful due to our training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be other opportunities in the future to attend this training.

                      FULLY BOOKED  

Monday 19 February 2024

SIGN POST TO SAFETY

Home Fire Safety Advice: 

• Kitchen safety
• Electrical Safety
• Bedtime routines
• Escape plans
• Medical oxygen users
• Air flow Mattresses

Information on referral process to SFRS 

Large Conference Room

124 Brooms Rd, Dumfries DG1 2DZ

Training Registration Form

Please note event will be capped to 20 participants. First Come, First Served. 

                       FULLY BOOKED 

Monday 26 February 2024

FREE Online Safety update

Bringing the latest in Online Safety to your doorstep.

The UK Safer Internet Centre are delighted to partner with Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership to deliver a FREE Online Safety update in a venue near you. Open to all who work with children and young people, this event will give you the latest in research, legislation, technology, tools and resources along with exclusive access to the presentation and resource materials. Safety online is constantly changing and the purpose of Online Safety Live events is to provide access to this information, right on people's doorsteps.

G59 Forum

Bridge, Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9AW

Click here to book your spot.

Please note booking is being coordinated by SWGfL and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Thursday 29^th February 2024

Intimate image abuse awareness training

The session will cover an overview of:

• The Revenge Porn Helpline; what services the Helpline can provide including assisting the removal of non-consensually shared intimate content online and case study examples.
• Intimate image abuse; different forms of IIA, connections between other forms of abuse and relevant legislation criminalising intimate image abuse.
• Supporting a victim of intimate image abuse; key messages and how to signpost to the Revenge Porn Helpline.
• Q&A; time for discussion of thoughts and any questions. 

Training Registration Form

Friday 1 March 2024

TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINING - SKILLED LEVEL 2

INTRODUCTIONS

PART 1

• What is PTSD?  Big T and small t trauma
• Psychological Model of PTSD - what's going on in our brain when we are faced with a traumatic experience?
• How PTSD is maintained after the traumatic event(s)

PART 2

• Complex trauma and the brain/body connection
• ACEs Study
• Threat and soothing systems in relation to complex trauma

PART 3

• Childhood attachments and the effects of trauma in early life
• Burnout, vicarious trauma and looking after yourself

G31 Room

The Bridge

Glasgow Road,

Dumfries, DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Please note this event is capped at 30 participants and is first come, first served.

Please note: If you are successful gaining a spot we will confirm in an email. If we do not confirm your training spot, you have been unsuccessful due to our training number cap. 

Important to Note: If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.

It is available via the web addresshttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/. You would log on/ register to access the course.

On completion a CPD certificate is generated, and you would email your certificate to PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk to request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module. 

             FULLY BOOKED

9.30am to 1.30pm

Injuries to Non-Mobile Children

This session will cover:

• Definition of non-mobile children
• Recognising the significance of injuries to non-mobile children
• Understanding the appropriate processes to be followed for injuries to non-mobile children 
• Gaining an understanding of the types of injuries which can occur
• Professional curiosity

Please note: (Break approximately 11am)

Room: G31

Location: The Bridge
Glasgow Road
Dumfries
DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 35 participants

Please note: If you are successful gaining a spot we will confirm in an email. If we do not confirm your training spot, you have been unsuccessful due to our training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be other opportunities in the future to attend this training. We will be looking at holding a future training session in Stranraer as well.

Wednesday 20 March 2024

Bet You Can Help Now Training: A first-aid approach to Tackling Gambling- Related Harms

·       Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of gambling related harms.

·       Learners will have increased confidence in implementing effective screening and interventions with those at risk of gambling related harm.

·       Learners will be aware of and understand the appropriate levels of support available to help and support those affected by gambling related harms.

·       The prevalence and different perspectives on gambling related harms.

·       The identification of gambling related harms and the specialist support. 

·       Treatment and signposting available to help those in need.

Training Registration Form

Thursday 21^st March 2024

10.00am to 12.00pm

1.00pm to 2.15pm

2.45pm-4.00pm

SCRA (Scottish Children's Reporters Administration) LDG Induction Day 

A virtual, interactive induction day for professionals working alongside SCRA and the Children's Hearing system in Lanarkshire, Dumfries & Galloway.

10.00am to 12.00pm

Mock Children's Hearing Training Module

• Overview of the children's hearing system;
• Outline of the operations of the children's hearing system in practice;
• Participation in a mock hearing;
• Q&A session.

12.00pm to 1.00pm

LUNCH BREAK

1.00pm to 2.15pm

 Robust Referrals

• Referral to SCRA, including legal criteria, factors to consider, what to include in a referral and what SCRA do on receipt of a referral.

2.15pm-2.45pm

BREAK

2.45pm-4.00pm

Recommendation (Social Workers only)

• Your audience when report-writing, what your report is used for, making a robust recommendation, changing a recommendation, advocating for your recommendation within a hearing. 

To book all or one of the modules, please e-mail: 

gabrielle.Aitchison@scra.gov.uk    

Please note the requirement of the final session: for Social Workers only.

Tuesday 9 April 2024 

Tuesday 16 April 2024

Tuesday 23 April 2024

Tuesday 30 April 2024

Tuesday 7 May 2024

Keeping Trauma In Mind

Keeping Trauma in Mind is a professional learning programme to support education practitioners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to support children and young people or colleagues who may be impacted by trauma. The sessions are based on the NHS Education for Scotland materials from the National Trauma Transformation Programme. Although the training is tailored towards education practitioners all workers supporting Children and Young People are invited to attend to find out more about what can be offered in educational settings, and help promote a multiagency response to support our children, young people and colleagues who may be impacted by trauma.

There are 5 modules each between 1.5-2 hours long and you need to attend them all. All modules are delivered via Microsoft Teams.

April 2024 Keeping Trauma in Mind Term 4 Training (office.com)

Please note we are not involved in organising the training, and only advertising it. 

Wednesday 17 April 20224

10.30am to 1.30pm

Introduction to Infant Mental Health

NHS Service Wee Mind Matters

This session will cover:

10.30am

Introduction to Wee Minds Matter

What is Infant Mental Health

What Impacts Infant Mental Health

Attachment

Attunement/ Co-Regulation

12 noon

Break: Tea and coffee available

12.30pm

Case Study

The Infant's Voice

Working with Infant Mental Health

Final reflections

Chambers, Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JJ

Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 35 participants

FULLY BOOKED

Please note: If you are successful gaining a spot we will confirm in an email.

Tuesday 18^th June 2024

Trafficking Training Session

We are very pleased to announce a Trafficking awareness training session with Audrey Hand (DipHE Training & Development, B. A. Police Studies). This 1 hour and 30-minute session (18^th June 2024 2pm to 3.30pm) will provide a greater understanding and identification of the issues around human trafficking (HT).

The session will cover:

• The role of TARA/First Responder
• The support provided by TARA
• Understanding of HT and the prevalence in society
• Identify potential indictors of HT

Training Registration Form

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

Session 2-1.30pm to 4.30pm

Neglect Training (Child Protection)

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

(Raising Awareness: Open to everyone)

This session will cover:

• Understanding Neglect
• Types of Neglect
• Impact of Neglect on Children
• Summary overview of Assessment of Care Toolkit

Maximum capacity 25 participants

Session 2-1.30pm to 4.30pm

(Specialist Training: For those using the toolkit as part of their assessments/contributing directly)

This session will cover:

• Assessment of Care Toolkit (and how to use it)

Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 25 participants

Please note: If you are successful gaining a spot we will confirm in an email. If we do not confirm your training spot, you have been unsuccessful due to our training number cap. There will be another Neglect training session in Dumfries later in the year.

Session 1: Wider Workforce 

Session 2: Specific Workforce

Dumfries & Galloway ADP Benzodiazepine Awareness

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation
in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues
relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please
highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.

Overview
This online training aims to increase awareness and knowledge of Benzodiazepines and participants
will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within use of this substance. The
training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Recall the current trends and emerging trends with benzodiazepines including street Valium and
unlicensed benzodiazepines.
• Identify the physical and psychological/cognitive effects of benzodiazepines.
• Identify effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines
including harm reduction and anxiety management.
• Describe the role of benzodiazepines in poly-drug use, overdose and DRDs.
• Identify effective strategies and techniques for working with benzodiazepine users including harm
reduction and anxiety management.

Benzodiazepine Awareness

Please email: Mariem@sdf.org.uk if you have any general queries about this event.

Wednesday 21st August 2024

D&G Workplace Workshop

Breathing Space

Lisa-Jane Dock will be the key speaker at this online event, outlining the support
that Breathing Space can offer workplaces and employees.

There will also be updates on local support from:

• Healthy Working Lives Mental Wellbeing
• Working Health Service Occupational Health Support
• Quit your Way Smoking Cessation Service

To book a space at this workshop, please email: richard.smith5@nhs.scot 

9.30am to 4.30pm

One Day Transforming Connections Trauma Training

This free event is aimed at all people working in Scotland who are likely to come into contact with people who may have been affected by trauma.

The training aims to help attendees to understand:

• Definition and prevalence of trauma
• Ways that trauma can affect people, including impact on brain, body and behaviour
• What trauma informed care is and how to trauma inform professional relationships
• How to support people following traumatic events and help recovery
• The importance of caring for our own well being

Room G09, The Bridge, Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

There is a number cap of 30.

Important to Note: If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.

Dumfries and Galloway Council employees: The module is available on MyLearning. Log into My learning and Type 'Trauma Skilled' in the search bar.

NHS and Third sector employees: The module is available via the web addresshttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/. You would log on/ register to access the course.

On completion a CPD certificate is generated, and you would email your certificate to PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk to request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module. 

9.30am-4.00pm

The Safe and Together Model is an evidence based, internationally recognised suite of tools and interventions designed to help child welfare staff become more domestic abuse informed. It aims to help change conversations about how practitioners work with families impacted by domestic abuse perpetrators' behaviours.

The Model aims to address domestic abuse-destructive practices by providing principles and resources to guide practice.

These include:

•      Keeping the child safe and together with the non-offending parent.

•      Partnering with the non-offending parent as the default position; and 

•      Intervening with the perpetrator to reduce risk and harm to the child.

The overview training will be delivered over 1 day and provides an introduction to, and overview of, the Safe and Together Model. The presentation provides participants with information about creating domestic violence (abuse) informed child welfare system, the principles and components of the Safe & Together Model and information about the framework.

North West Resource Centre, College Dr, Dumfries DG2 0BX

Thursday 5th September 2024

10.30am to 1.30pm

Introduction to Infant Mental Health

NHS Service Wee Mind Matters

10.30am to 1.30pm

This session will cover:

10.30am

• Introduction to Wee Minds Matter
• What is Infant Mental Health
• What Impacts Infant Mental Health
• Attachment
• Attunement/ Co-Regulation

12 noon

Break: Tea and coffee available

12.30pm

• Case Study
• The Infant's Voice
• Working with Infant Mental Health
• Final reflections

The Chambers, Annan,

Town Hall, High Street, Annan, DG12 6AQ

Maximum capacity 20 participants.

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

1.30pm-4.30pm

Mentally Healthy Workplace Training for Managers

Session content:

*Benefits of a mentally healthy workplace

*Mental health problems at work

*The Management Standards (Health & Safety Executive)

*Manager's role in creating a mentally healthy workplace

To book click below: 

mhandsplearning.publichealthscotland.scot/mhwtcourse_registration.aspx?id=a3936146-16b8-4b5a-84b6-2cf20a64c281

If you have any queries about this session, please email: richard.smith5@nhs.scot or dyfrig.hywel@nhs.scot

2 Day ASP Training

This course consists of two full days of learning which will provide delegates with a more in depth understanding of Adult Support and Protection legislation and best practice, including you and your agency's role. It should complement single agency ASP learning and the training is suitable for those who have already completed their single agency eLearning in ASP.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn alongside multi-agency colleagues and network. 

Learning Outcomes include:

• The principles to be followed in Adult Protection and your role​
• The definition of an 'adult at risk' and 'harm'​
• Being able to recognise when someone is at risk of harm and how to report it ​
• Information sharing, consent and capacity​
• Linkages to other areas of Public Protection​
• The role of Advocacy in ASP​
• Importance of Carers and support networks​
• Dilemmas and Common Pitfalls in ASP and how to avoid these ​
• Trauma Informed Practice. 
• Who is the Council Officer and what are their statutory duties and powers (Duty to Inquire and use of investigatory powers, orders) ​
• The role of Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the benefit of Initial Referral Discussions (IRDs)​
• Understanding and supporting ASP Case Conferences and Core groups ​
• Protection planning: what is it and what's my role​
• Multi-agency supervision/reflective practice ​
• Self-care/well-being 

Who Should attend?

This training is suitable to those in the general and specific workforce categories who have direct contact with adults who may be at risk of harm.  For example, housing providers and homeless staff; social work staff; care providers, OT's, and other allied professionals; third sector colleagues; community nurses and GP's.  It is also suitable for emergency service staff such as police, SAS and SFRS.

If in doubt, please speak to your line manager or contact the public protection team at PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk

Room G31, The Bridge, Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Please note training is capped at 35.

Mentally Healthy Workplace Training for Managers

Session content:

*Benefits of a mentally healthy workplace

*Mental health problems at work

*The Management Standards (Health & Safety Executive)

*Manager's role in creating a mentally healthy workplace

To book click below:

mhandsplearning.publichealthscotland.scot/mhwtcourse_registration.aspx?id=22d45f59-e0bf-4080-a66e-026fda4cdbaa

If you have any queries about this session, please email: richard.smith5@nhs.scot or dyfrig.hywel@nhs.scot 

Dumfries & Galloway ADP Cocaine and Psychostimulants

This interactive online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides
an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with psychostimulants. Harm
reduction and support strategies will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Recall the current trends and emerging trends with psychostimulants including increases
to purity, adulterants, and stimulant type NPS.
• Give an overview of the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines,
ecstasy, and stimulant type NPS.
• Identify recreational and problematic psychostimulant use.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of stimulant related overdose and identify how to
respond.
• Identify effective strategies and techniques for working with psychostimulant users
including harm reduction and sleep management.

Cocaine & Psychostimulants

Please email: Mariem@sdf.org.uk if you have any general queries about this event.

Wednesday 25^th September 2024

Getting Our Priorities Right (GOPR)

Practitioners will:

• Have increased their awareness of the risks to children and young people associated with parental substance use and the impact on their development, their safety and wellbeing.
• Have heightened awareness of the need to listen to the experiences of children and young people from their own perspectives.  
• Feel more able to identify children and young people whose experiences may be more hidden. 
• Have become familiar with the Dumfries and Galloway GOPR guide and toolkit and how to use it in practice.
• Have a better awareness of a whole systems and whole family approach.

Who Should attend?

This training is suitable for all practitioners and managers working with children, young people and their families within the public, private and third sectors across Dumfries and Galloway. It is particularly for all those practitioners and managers within education and children's services, adult services, health and/or alcohol and drugs services who are working with children, young people and families affected by problematic alcohol and/or drug use.

Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

This training is capped at 25 participants.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our Multi-Agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Thanks, Public Protection Team

Friday 27th  September 2024

TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINING - SKILLED LEVEL 2

INTRODUCTIONS

PART 1

• What is PTSD?  Big T and small t trauma
• Psychological Model of PTSD - what's going on in our brain when we are faced with a traumatic experience?
• How PTSD is maintained after the traumatic event(s)

PART 2

• Complex trauma and the brain/body connection
• ACEs Study
• Threat and soothing systems in relation to complex trauma

PART 3

• Childhood attachments and the effects of trauma in early life
• Burnout, vicarious trauma and looking after yourself

Chambers

Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JJ 

Training Registration Form

Please note this event is capped at 30 participants and is first come, first served.

Important to Note: If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.

Dumfries and Galloway Council employees: The module is available on MyLearning. Log into My learning and Type 'Trauma Skilled' in the search bar.

NHS and Third sector employees: The module is available via the web addresshttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/. You would log on/ register to access the course.

On completion a CPD certificate is generated, and you would email your certificate to PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk to request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module. 

Wednesday 2^nd October 2024

9.30am-12.30pm

Introduction to Infant Mental Health

This session will cover:

Introduction to Wee Minds Matter

What is Infant Mental Health

What Impacts Infant Mental Health

Attachment

Attunement/ Co-Regulation

Case Study

The Infant's Voice

Working with Infant Mental Health

Final reflections

Training Registration Form

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Scottish Drugs Forum

Trauma and Substance Use

Our online training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active
participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer
comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within
this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.

Aim

This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the concept of psychological trauma.
• Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its
impact.
• Identify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed
level.
We recommend that you complete our 'Drug Awareness - An Introductory Course'
e-learning module.

To book a place please follow this link: TRAUMA &SUBSTANCE USE. You may have to
Create an Account if you don't already have one.

Please email: Mariem@sdf.org.uk if you have any general queries about this event.

Please make sure you can attend if you book a place. Courses are very popular so if you
find you are unable to make it then please let us know as soon as possible so we can
allocate your place to someone on the waiting list.

Dumfries & Galloway ADP Staying Alive

Our online training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active
participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments
on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive
format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.

Overview

This course will discuss how services and practitioners can better prevent drug-related deaths. This
course will have a particular focus on identifying the needs and risks of older people aged 35 years 
and over who use substances.

Aim

To enable workers to recognise risk factors, high-risk times and support people to reduce risk of drugrelated
death.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Identify individual risk factors and high-risk times for drug-related death.
• Identify ways to engage and retain people in services.
• Identify good practice to reduce drug-related death
We recommend that you complete our 'Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone'
e-learning module.

Staying Alive

Please email: Mariem@sdf.org.uk if you have any general queries about this event.

Monday 4^th November 2024

9.30am to 4.30pm

One Day Transforming Connections Trauma Training

This free event is aimed at all people working in Scotland who are likely to come into contact with people who may have been affected by trauma.

The training aims to help attendees to understand:

• Definition and prevalence of trauma
• Ways that trauma can affect people, including impact on brain, body and behaviour
• What trauma informed care is and how to trauma inform professional relationships
• How to support people following traumatic events and help recovery
• The importance of caring for our own well being

Room G31, The Bridge,

Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

There is a number cap of 30.

Important to Note: If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.

Dumfries and Galloway Council employees: The module is available on MyLearning. Log into My learning and Type 'Trauma Skilled' in the search bar.

NHS and Third sector employees: The module is available via the web addresshttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/. You would log on/ register to access the course.

On completion a CPD certificate is generated, and you would email your certificate to PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk to request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module. 

Missing Person Awareness Training (Missing Adults)

The charity Missing People have been funded by Scottish Government to ensure that the National Missing Persons Framework is implemented effectively in Scotland.  Missing People are working with the Public Protection Partnership to deliver a programme of consultancy, training and sharing of good practice.

The Senior National Coordinator for Missing People, Emma Wynack, will deliver an awareness-raising session for multi-agency professionals for missing adults.

This session aims to support professionals to:

· Know the identifying indicators that someone could be at risk of going missing and best practice responses to support someone who has returned from a missing episode.

·Understand their responsibilities under the National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland.

·Learn about Missing People free support services, for missing people and their families.

Friday 8^th November 2024

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

Session 2-1.30pm to 4.30pm

Neglect Training (Child Protection)

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

(Raising Awareness: Open to everyone)

This session will cover:

• Understanding Neglect
• Types of Neglect
• Impact of Neglect on Children

Session 2-1.30pm to 4.30pm

(Specialist Training: For those using the toolkit as part of their assessments/contributing directly)

This session will cover:

• Assessment of Care Toolkit ( and how to use it)

Room G31, The Bridge, Glasgow RD, Dumfries, DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 35 participants

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why.

This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Trafficking Training Session

We are very pleased to announce a Trafficking awareness training session with Audrey Hand (DipHE Training & Development, B. A. Police Studies). This 1 hour and 30-minute session (12^th November 2024

2pm to 3.30pm) will provide a greater understanding and identification of the issues around human trafficking (HT).

The session will cover:

• The role of TARA/First Responder
• The support provided by TARA
• Understanding of HT and the prevalence in society
• Identify potential indictors of HT

Wednesday 13^th November 2024

10.30am to 1.30pm

Introduction to Infant Mental Health

Tea and Coffee available on arrival

10.30am to 1.30pm

This session will cover:

10.30am

Introduction to Wee Minds Matter

What is Infant Mental Health

What Impacts Infant Mental Health

Attachment

Attunement/ Co-Regulation

12 noon

Break

12.30pm

Case Study

The Infant's Voice

Working with Infant Mental Health

Final reflections

G31, The Bridge, Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 35 participants

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Thursday 14^th of November 2024

Missing Person Awareness Training (Missing Children)

The charity Missing People have been funded by Scottish Government to ensure that the National Missing Persons Framework is implemented effectively in Scotland.  Missing People are working with the Public Protection Partnership to deliver a programme of consultancy, training and sharing of good practice.

The Senior National Coordinator for Missing People, Emma Wynack, will deliver an awareness raising session for multi-agency professionals for missing children.

This session aims to support professionals to:

·Know the identifying indicators that someone could be at risk of going missing and best practice responses to support someone who has returned from a missing episode.

·Understand their responsibilities under the National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland.

·Learn about Missing People free support services, for missing people and their families.

Training Registration Form

Monday 18^th November

2024

9.30am to 4.00pm

Self Neglect Training

Neglect training with ASP Lead Officer, health public protection team, social work ASP team and a section from Scottish Fire and rescue.

Course Content

Managing the balance between protecting adults at risk from self-neglect behaviour against their right to self-determination is a serious challenge for services and a complex area of practice. 

This course will offer a better understanding of common issues surrounding self-neglect and alongside the Self Neglect and Hoarding Protocol, offers guidance on best practice.  

Learning Outcomes

· Know how to recognise and work with adults who self-neglect.

·Explore your responsibly.

·Understand the interface of Self Neglect, Adult Support and Protection (ASP) and other legislation.

·Understanding best practice

·Understanding Dumfries and Galloways Self Neglect and Hoarding Protocol

Who Should attend?

This training is suitable to those in the specific and intensive workforce categories who have direct contact with adults who may self-neglect.  For example, housing providers and homeless staff; social work staff; care at home staff, OT's, community nurses, physiotherapists, podiatry and GP's.  It is also suitable for emergency service staff such as police, SAS and SFRS.

If in doubt, please speak to your line manager or contact the public protection team at PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk.

Lecture Theatre, Lower Ground North, Mountainhall Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4AP

Training Registration Form

Please note: There is a number cap of 40.

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our Multi-Agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Thanks, Public Protection Team

Tuesday 28th Janaury 2025

Dumfries & Galloway ADP Principles of Harm Reduction

Our online training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active
participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer
comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within
this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.

This course will provide you with an awareness of the main drug related harms and
understand the principles of harm reduction.

Overview

This online training aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the key issues relating to
alcohol use in Scotland. Participants will have the opportunity to consider harm reduction and
support strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background.
• Recall a range of harms caused by substance use and describe harms from specific
substances.
• Identify sources of support to reduce drug related harm and be able to signpost people
who use your service.

Principles of Harm Reduction

Please email: Mariem@sdf.org.uk if you have any general queries about this event.

15^th and 22^nd January 2025

16^th and 23^rd January 2025

9.30am-4.30pm

Safe and Together, 4 Day Core Training

CORE is a four-day training designed to provide a skills-oriented foundation for domestic abuse-informed practice. Each day will provide key skills and learnings for participants to implement the Safe & Together Model into their practice.

Each day of training provides experiential classroom training focused on the following foundational practice areas:

Day 1 - Assessment

Day 2 - Interviewing

Day 3 - Documentation

Day 4 - Case Planning

15^th and 22^nd January 2025 at The Bridge (Glasgow Road
Dumfries
DG2 9AW) Room G31

16^th and 23^rd January 2025 at North West Resource Centre (College Dr, Dumfries DG2 0BX) Nith Room

Training Registration Form

Please note this training is capped at 35 participants.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our Multi-Agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk. 

Thanks, Public Protection Team

Monday 20^th January 2025

9.30am to 4.30pm

One Day Transforming Connections Trauma Training

This free event is aimed at all people working in Scotland who are likely to come into contact with people who may have been affected by trauma.

The training aims to help attendees to understand:

•       Definition and prevalence of trauma

•       Ways that trauma can affect people, including impact on brain, body and behaviour

•       What trauma informed care is and how to trauma inform professional relationships

•       How to support people following traumatic events and help recovery

•       The importance of caring for our own well being

G31, The Bridge,

Glasgow Rd, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Training Registration Form

Please note: There is a number cap of 25.

Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.

We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.

Important to Note: If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.

Dumfries and Galloway Council employees: The module is available on MyLearning. Log into My learning and Type 'Trauma Skilled' in the search bar.

NHS and Third sector employees: The module is available via the web addresshttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/. You would log on/ register to access the course.

On completion a CPD certificate is generated, and you would email your certificate to PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk to request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module. 

Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.  

If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.  

Thanks, Public Protection Team