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Speakers and workshop content will range from the impact of technology on the health and well-being of children to hearing directly from young people about their use of technology There is a charge of £70 to attend this conference. Payment can be made online via www.southglos.gov.uk/pay online Select Other/General invoices Other Payments: Select HR Workforce Development from the drop-down Then select LSCB Conference

This assessed training course provides Care Workers with the essential skills and knowledge to apply and comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 when carrying out their role. The MCA applies to every health and social care worker who is involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are unable to make all or some decisions themselves. Care Quality Commission Inspectors are increasingly asking care workers to explain their responsibilities under the MCA. The MCA provides legal protection from liability for carrying out care and treatment of people who lack capacity to consent, provided that care workers: Understand the principles of the MCA Have carried out a capacity assessment and reasonably believe that the person lacks capacity Reasonably believe the action they have taken is in the best interests of the person. How the training course works: Attend a workshop Submit brief evidence of how you have applied your learning in the workplace Receive feedback on your work which is shared with your employer Once you have achieved the required standard for compliance and good practice in line with the MCA code of practice you will be awarded a Mental Capacity Essentials Training Certificate. The standard charge for this course is £35. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

The 90 minute introductory course covers: What do we mean by ‘mental health’? Ways to build resilience and wellbeing into our personal lives and in our work roles Information on local mental health wellbeing services and how to access them Information on where to turn in a crisis

To understand the experiences and practice issues relating to children and young people who are at risk of sexual exploitation.

This 90 minute workshop aims to increase your understanding of emotional resilience and techniques to improve it. We look at five building blocks of emotional resilience; adapting behaviour, recognising feelings, challenging thoughts, resilience techniques and developing positivity.