Training Calendar

Date

Session Timing

Multiagency Training Event

Venue

Where to apply/find application

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 address https://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

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.

Tuesday 4^th February 2025

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)

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

To book your spot Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 28 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.  

Thanks, Public Protection Team

Tuesday 28^th January 2025

Or Tuesday 29^th April 2025

Or Thursday18^th September 2025 

28^th January 2025, 12.30pm to 2.00pm 

Or 29^th April 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm 

Or 18^th September 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm 

Lunch and Learn: Introduction to Psychological Trauma  

Join Rab MacColm, Lead Psychological Therapist for Psychology Trauma Services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway  to increase your understanding of:

·The nature of trauma  - what is it?

·The widespread impact of trauma

·How trauma affects people and their experiences and behaviour

·Support mechanisms

·What we can do - being trauma aware in the workplace

Either 28^th January 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

Or 29^th April 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm at Mountainhall Treatment Centre Lecture Theatre

Or 18^th September 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

To register contact Tom: thomas.cameron@nhs.scot

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

This Fierce Love

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs are bringing This Fierce Love to Dumfries and Stranraer. 

This Fierce Love is an interactive workshop where we listen to a family member's story of living with problematic alcohol and drug use, discussing and reflecting on what we have heard together. Scottish Families believes that recognising, supporting, and including families is the change we need to see in Scotland to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.

The workshop is open to everyone from commissioners, service providers, statutory services, third sector organisations, family members impacted by a loved one's alcohol or drug use, and community groups to come along to this event. The more varied the participation the richer the conversation! Please note that the story shared contains some parts that you may find triggering, particularly if you are a family member who has not yet accessed support. The event is not suitable for anyone who is currently struggling with alcohol or drug use.   Please note numbers are restricted due to venues, bookings will be on a first come first served basis.  

Wednesday 26^th February or Wednesday 9^th April 2025

WEE MINDS MATTER
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS

INFANT OBSERVATION

(INDICATOR SET)

Either Wednesday 26^th February or Wednesday 9^th April 2025

Online (Teams) 

For more information contact: dg.infantmentalhealth@nhs.scot  

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpcMPrexE3

We are delivering each session twice so you only need register for one. These will be interactive learning sessions.

Please note booking is being coordianted by the NHS and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Thursday 27^th February 2025

Thursday 22^nd May 2025  

Wednesday 29^th October 2025

27^th February 2025, 12.30-2.00pm on Teams

22^nd May 2025, 12.30-2.00pm at Mountainhall Treatment Centre Lecture Theatre

29^th October 2025, 12.30-2.00pm on Teams

Lunch and Learn: Self care in working with trauma

Join Nathan Mesnikoff, NHS Dumfries and Galloway Spiritual Care Lead to increase your understanding of:

·How stress is related to our fight or flight reactions

·How working with the traumatized can traumatize us (and how to lower that risk)

·The important difference between empathy and compassion

·Ways to support yourself and colleagues working in high-intensity environments including brief introductions to mindfulness, gratitude practices, and self-compassion.

Either 27^th February 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

Or 22^nd May 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm at Mountainhall Treatment Centre Lecture Theatre

Or 29^th October 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

To register contact Tom: thomas.cameron@nhs.scot

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

Introduction to Infant Mental Health

NHS Service Wee Mind Matters

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

To book your spot 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.  

Wednesday 5^th March or Wednesday 16^th April 2025

WEE MINDS MATTER
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS

DAD'S

Either Wednesday 5^th March or Wednesday 16^th April 2025 

Online (Teams) 

For more information contact: dg.infantmentalhealth@nhs.scot  

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpcMPrexE3

We are delivering each session twice so you only need register for one. These will be interactive learning sessions.

Please note booking is being coordianted by the NHS and not the Public Protection Partnership.

This Fierce Love

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs are bringing This Fierce Love to Dumfries and Stranraer. 

This Fierce Love is an interactive workshop where we listen to a family member's story of living with problematic alcohol and drug use, discussing and reflecting on what we have heard together. Scottish Families believes that recognising, supporting, and including families is the change we need to see in Scotland to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.

The workshop is open to everyone from commissioners, service providers, statutory services, third sector organisations, family members impacted by a loved one's alcohol or drug use, and community groups to come along to this event. The more varied the participation the richer the conversation! Please note that the story shared contains some parts that you may find triggering, particularly if you are a family member who has not yet accessed support. The event is not suitable for anyone who is currently struggling with alcohol or drug use.   Please note numbers are restricted due to venues, bookings will be on a first come first served basis.  

Nith Room, North West Resource Centre, College Drive, Lincluden

If you are interested please book a place by following this link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/76245

Wednesday 12^th March or Wednesday 23^rd April 2025

WEE MINDS MATTER
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS

CIRCLE OF SECURITY

Either Wednesday 12^th March or Wednesday 23^rd April 2025

Online (Teams) 

For more information contact: dg.infantmentalhealth@nhs.scot  

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpcMPrexE3

We are delivering each session twice so you only need register for one. These will be interactive learning sessions.

Please note booking is being coordianted by the NHS and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Thursday 13^th March 2025

Unaccompanied Asylum- Seeking Children Training

To book please

Email Samantha.Woodward@dumgal.gov.uk

Monday 17^th March 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

To book your spot 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 address https://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

Wednesday 19^th March or Wednesday 30^th April 2025

WEE MINDS MATTER
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS

HOW TO TALK ABOUT IMH
AND WEE MINDS MATTER

Either Wednesday 19^th March or Wednesday 30^th April 2025

Online (Teams) 

For more information contact: dg.infantmentalhealth@nhs.scot  

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpcMPrexE3

We are delivering each session twice so you only need register for one. These will be interactive learning sessions.

Please note booking is being coordianted by the NHS and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Thursday 20^th March 2025

Unaccompanied Asylum- Seeking Children Training

To book please

Email Samantha.Woodward@dumgal.gov.uk

Tuesday 18^th March 2025 

Wednesday 18^th June 2025

Tuesday 18^th November 2025 

18^th March 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams

18^th June 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm at Lecture Theatre, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

18^th November 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams

Lunch and Learn: Resilience is between us, not just within us: Creating trauma resilient teams

Join James Lemon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Staff Psychological Services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway to increase your understanding of:

·How trauma can impact on team function

·The value of building empathy and connection in teams

·Building personal and team resilience

Either 18^th March 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

Or 18^th June 2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm at Lecture Theatre, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

Or 18^th November2025, 12.30pm-2.00pm on Teams (Online)

To register contact Tom: thomas.cameron@nhs.scot

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

Self-Neglect Training

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.

To book your spot 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.  

Tuesday 25th March 2025 

9am - 4pm

Safe and Together Overview Training

This one-day training provides participants with an introduction to and overview of the Safe & Together™ Model. The training provides participants with information about creating a domestic abuse-informed child welfare system, the principles and components of the Safe & Together™ Model and information on the framework behind competency-building in child welfare around domestic violence.

Dumfries Baptist Church

Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EJ

To book your spot https://forms.office.com/e/4VEgAFfqsX

WEE MINDS MATTER
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Either Wednesday 26^th March or Wednesday 7^th May 2025

Online (Teams) 

For more information contact: dg.infantmentalhealth@nhs.scot  

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpcMPrexE3

We are delivering each session twice so you only need register for one. These will be interactive learning sessions.

Please note booking is being coordianted by the NHS and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Friday 28th March 2025 

9.30am to 1.30pm

Injuries to Non-Mobile Children

(Break approximately 11am - tea/coffee & traybakes will be provided)

This session will cover:

·Definition of non-mobile children

·Recognising the significance of injuries to non-mobile children & infants

·Understand the appropriate processes to be followed for injuries to non-mobile children & infants

·To gain an understanding of the types of injuries which can occur

·Professional curiosity

Chambers, Ashwood House

Sun Street, Stranraer, 

DG9 7JJ

To book your spot email: Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 25 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.  

17^th April 2025

26^th August 2025 

Scottish Drugs Forum

Dumfries and Galloway ADP
Mental Health & 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health
issues.
• Describe the relationship between mental health and substance use.
• Gain an overview of common mental health conditions.
• Identify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health.
• Identify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and
substance use issues.
• Understand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting.

Either 17^th April 2025 or 26^th August 2025 on Teams (Online)

To book a place on the 17^th April 2025 session follow this link: Mental Health & Substance Use.

To book a place on the 26^th August 2025 session follow this link: Mental Health & 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.

Please note booking is being coordinated by the Scottish Drugs Forum (SDS) and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Wednesday 16^th April 2025

10am to 1.30pm

Getting Our Priorities Right (GOPR)

Learning Outcomes 

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.

Ashwood House (Room: Chambers)

Sun Street, Stranraer
DG9 7JJ

Training Registration Form

This training is capped at 25 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.  

Thanks, Public Protection Team

Tuesday 29^th April 2025

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 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

To book your spot 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.  

7^th May 2025

Scottish Drugs Forum

Dumfries and 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.

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.

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.

To book a place please follow this link: COCAINE & PSYCHOSTIMULANTS. 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.

Please note booking is being coordinated by the Scottish Drugs Forum (SDS) and not the Public Protection Partnership.

Monday 19^th May 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

Room G31, The Bridge,

Glasgow Road,
Dumfries, DG2 9AW

To book your spot 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 address https://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

9.30am-4.30pm

Safe and Together Supervisors Training

3-Day Supervisor and Manager Training - Domestic abuse is one of the most challenging case issues facing child welfare and other family service agencies. Handling it well requires skills, confidence and knowledge. Supervising workers in a domestic violence-related practice is one way to make sure employees have the support and guidance they need when working with adult and child survivors, intervening with perpetrators, and managing safety for themselves and the family. In this course supervisors and managers learn key skills to help their workers apply a perpetrator pattern-based approach to casework.

3-Day Supervisor and Manager training is aimed at participants who have NOT undertaken the four-day CORE Training.

Dumfries Baptist Church Centre

Gillbrae Rd, Dumfries DG1 4EJ

To book your spot https://forms.office.com/e/RNr8v0BrYU 

There are only 40 spaces available.

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

Session 1 -9.30am to 1pm

Session 2-1.30pm to 4pm

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 4pm

(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)

To book your spot Training Registration Form

Maximum capacity 28 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.  

Monday 30^th June, Tuesday 1^st July 2025

9.30am to 4pm

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 Specific and Intensive Workforce Group 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

Cargen Tower Garroch Business Park, Garroch Loaning, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8PN

To book your spot Training Registration Form

This training is capped at 30 participants.

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 26^th August 2025

2pm to 3.30pm

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 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

To book your spot 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.  

6^th November 2025

Scottish Drugs Forum

Dumfries and Galloway ADP

Understanding Stigma

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

Stigma can have a profound impact upon the lives of people who use alcohol and other drugs or those who have a history of substance use. The impact of stigma can permeate numerous aspects of a person's life such as their health and wellbeing, relationships, education and employment prospects and socioeconomic status.

Commonly, family, friends, service providers and institutions often place numerous expectations on people who use substances to engage in change behaviour, however, the social context that creates and perpetuates the cycle of stigma is rarely considered or challenged. Through developing a greater awareness of the wider context that the cycle of stigma fosters and exploring our own role in reinforcing and challenging stigma, participants can identify new approaches for fostering enhanced relationships with service users.

Aim

This one-day training will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and
address alcohol and drug-related stigma.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Describe the impact of stigma on people who use substances, people in treatment or in recovery from
substance use
• Recall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use.
• Describe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Identify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances, people in treatment or
in recovery from substance use.

To book a place please follow this link: UNDERSTANDING STIGMA. 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.