*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE HAS CHANGED FROM THE 1ST OF APRIL TO THE 18TH MAY 2009. THE VENUE HAS ALSO TO BE CONFIRMED*

Introduction to an action learning programme to develop MCH Health Inequalities Champions

Brief Overview:
This action learning programme will support the creation of MCH Health Inequalities change champions.  This introductory session to the year long programme is aimed at ensuring you understand what is involved in the action learning programme before self selecting/ being selected for the programme.  The programme aims to build the capacity and capability of health inequalities for clinical leaders and heads of service and will cover leading change and public health skills development.  The action learning set will consist of between 8 and 12 people and will use your work agenda and individual issues as a basis for development.

To find out more please click on the PDF below.

Health Inequalities Training Flyer	Updated: 06/03/09	116KB
MPHDS Training Application Form	Updated: 09/03/09	124KB

The ‘Understanding Health Improvement’ Qualification is suitable for anyone who has a genuine interest in improving health and well being.

It would be of benefit to those  who would want to be part of a continuing ‘Manchester Health Guide Network’.

A Health Guide has good communication skills and the ability to support others in making positive lifestyle changes, whilst being approachable in manner and who respects the need for confidentiality and sensitivity.

To find out more please click on the PDF below.

Health Guide Leaflet

Updated: 04/11

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The ‘Understanding Health Improvement’ Qualification is suitable for anyone who has a genuine interest in improving health and well being.   It would be of benefit to those  who would want to be part of a continuing ‘Manchester Health Guide Network’.  A Health Guide has good communication skills and the ability to support others in making positive lifestyle changes, whilst being approachable in manner and who respects the need for confidentiality and sensitivity.

To find out more please click on the PDF below.

Health Guide Leaflet

Updated: 04/11

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One day course

Depression can occur during pregnancy and after childbirth which is known as the perinatal period. One in ten women may have symptoms ranging from feeling low and anxious to severe depression and negative thoughts about the baby. Women with long term mental health problems may benefit from early assessment and co-ordinated care planning in the perinatal period to promote positive mental health.

This course will give an overview of pre and post-natal depression, assessment and identification, treatment and referral pathways and community resources. It is aimed at anyone interested in gaining an awareness in maternal mental health ie multidisciplinary teams, primary and secondary mental health care, social workers, voluntary workers, health visitors, midwives and Surestart workers.

Tutors:

• Mary Burke, Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust
• Gillian Haworth, Primary Mental Health Care Trust
• Helen Carroll / Marion Fantom, Specialist Midwifery Service, Zion Centre

• “An excellent overview of where we are at currently and what’s in the future”
• “The information was very useful. The course has been refreshing”
• “Dynamic and well informed trainer”
• “Well researched info. Clear presentation”

This information packed one day course will help those who work with new migrants to better understand the diversity of this group.

This course will help participants to gain an understanding of the complexity of the current systems and how they might affect individual migrants trying to access a range of opportunities, support and services.

The course will look at all new migrants including:

• European citizens including those from the newly acceded countries (Eastern Europe);
• international students;
• refugees;
• sponsored migrants;
• work permit holders;
• visitors

Who is the Course for?
The course is an introductory course aimed at anyone who wants or needs to know more about the Immigration and welfare framework for migrants coming to the UK today.

Dates & locations
18 October 2007 venue: WEVH, Ada St, Manchester
29 November 2007 venue tbc, Manchester

• £95 statutory
• £75 voluntary sector
• £55 community sector
• Fee includes lunch and resource pack

Further information please contact: Alice Tligui email: tligui@tiscali.co.uk or leave a message on 0161 764 8129

• Working with interpreters Leeds 20 September 2007
• Women from abroad and domestic violence Manchester 27 September 2007
• Extending our Cultural awareness Manchester 7 November 2007

Autumn Training Application Form

Updated: 08/07

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1 day Course

This course will examine the wide diversity of South Asian communities and family structures, belief systems and practices. It will look at different understandings of mental health, source of help and examine culturally sensitive service provision, including cross cultural assessment.

Tutor: Pashe Stott, Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust
Date: 22nd March 2007

1 day Course

This course looks at managing three way communication effectively and examines the roles and boundaries of interpreters and linkworkers in mental health settings.

Tutor: Pashe Stott, Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust
Date: 20th April 2007