Every month, we compile a list of events and training for people working in social prescribing. See below for our September list!
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Events & training
Let’s talk about social prescribing
This episode of The King’s Fund Podcast explores the relationship between community and wellbeing, and how social prescribing can step in.
Green & blue social prescribing
The London Happier Outdoors Network are holding in-person sessions for all of London. The sessions will explore green and blue social prescribing, what is working well, what else is possible, and more. You need to sign up based on your Integrated Care System (ICS) area: North West London, North Central London, North East London, South West London, South East London. Contact laura.brown@naturalengland.org.uk.
Healthier lives
This event from The Kings Fund will explore the importance of focusing on prevention to meet population needs, why it needs to be addressed, and examine the widening gap of health inequalities.
16 October
Sport tech hub
Sport Tech Hub helps sport and physical activity organisations by providing digital support, you can now submit an expression of interest.
Homelessness
The Frontline Network Training Programme offers online training courses from homelessness sector training providers. You can also apply for grants if funding is a barrier.
World Mental Health Day
The theme for this years World Mental Health Day is ‘it’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.’
10 October
Black History Month
This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” centres around recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture to showcase the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage.
October
Nature-based practice
You’ll gain the confidence and competence to work with people in an outdoor setting with Circle of Life Rediscovery’s training programme.
Compassion fatigue
This webinar will cover compassion fatigue, identifying the causes, spotting the symptoms, intervention, as well as help and support.
1 October
Zero Suicide
The #ZeroSuicideLDN campaign encourages Londoners to sign up to free suicide prevention training.
Physical activity
The Physical Activity Clinical Champion training programme helps healthcare professions to feel more confident in referring people to physical activity.
Health & wellbeing training
These sessions are designed to give you the tools to improve your general health and wellbeing, building confidence and mental strength. There are multiple dates available: 26 November 2024, 27 February 2025, 1 April 2025, 26 June 2025.
Website design
This 7-week design training course will help charities and community groups gain knowledge and create a new website for free!
Starts 17 October
Criminal justice
This event from CLINKS brings together voluntary organisations and stakeholders from across the criminal justice sector in London. You will also receive updates on policy, commissioning, and funding.
Peer Partnership training
The Peer Partnership have online workshops available for voluntary and community groups, local authority, and health sector workers. Workshops include ‘how to design peer support programmes’, and ‘recognising and responding to challenging behaviour’.
