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We have had several requests from local organisations to hold in-house training for their teams. If this is something that you think could benefit your organisation please contact Hilda at hilda@cheshirecommunityvoice.co.uk or call her on 01606 786374.

~ Training For People Who Use Services ~ Cheshire Local Implementation Network will be running two training sessions for people who use serivces. Are you a user of social care of health services? Do you know how decisions would be made if you were to lose capacity to make some decisions due for example to dementia, brain injury or mental illness? Did you know that the new law can give you some safeguards when decisions are being made in your ‘best interests’? Did you know that a new Lasting Power of Attorney will replace the old Enduring Power of Attorney, and will include decisions about health and well-being, not just money? This free training will provide essential information on aspects of the new Mental Capacity Act which came into force in October 2007.  This training will: give you a clear outline of what you need to know about the Act, give you an opportunity to discuss your concerns in small groups with others, with someone to help ask the questions answer the “what if…?” and “how would….?” questions and concerns you may have. The Trainer: Peter Edwards is a lawyer specialising in Mental Health and Human Rights law.  He is President of the mental health charity, Imagine.  Peter is also is a lecturer and broadcaster of national and international renown and has been a legal consultant to the World Health Organisation, a member of the World Federation Mental Health Human Rights Committee and the Law Society’s Chief Assessor for mental Health Review Tribunal Panels  Two training sessions are planned for you to choose which one to attend       Date:              2nd June 2008                       Date:      16th June 2008       Venue:          New Life Church, Congleton      Venue:   Ellesmere Port Civic Centre                                                                   Each session will start at 10.30am and finish at 2.30pm.  All refreshments will be provided including a light lunch. Although this training is for those who use services we do appreciate some people will need a carer in order to attend and all carers will be made welcome. Nominations can be made by phone or email to Sandie Morris, Mental Capacity Act Administrator, County Hall, Chester, CH1 1BW. Tel 01244 602919 Email sandie.morris@cheshire.gov.uk

~ Interpersonal Skills a Great Success ~ Cheshire Community Voice held a 2 day residential course at the beautiful grade II listed Burton Manor on 1st-2nd November. This free course was offered to 15 of our members and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Although the course will be repeated in March, all places are now fully booked. The course is designed with public engagement in mind and helps those who are often intimidated or too nervous to share their ideas and engage fully. We are keen to hold other training days and will post details on our website and to our members as soon as we have more information. Comments from our members: "A very sincere thank you to Cheshire Community Voice for the opportunity to attend Burton Manor last week.  I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days and learned SUCH a lot especially from the other 'students'" "The best course (and group) I have attended since I became a volunteer" Click here to read a poem by Kevan Larkin on the event

~ Burton Manor Courses ~ Burton Manor have been running free courses for community groups for several years now. Various staff and Trustees at Cheshire Community Voice have had the privilege to go along to these courses, which are mainly 2-day residential courses based around the interpersonal skills required to work with others on a daily basis. We are happy to highly recommend Burton Manor as a college that focuses on learning in a fun, relaxed and beautiful environment. www.burtonmanor.com Burton Manor has just announced the courses available for 2007-2008. These are: Active Confidence Fully funded and available for private individuals and staff, members and volunteers of community organisations to improve relevant and group 'people' skills. It includes modules around developing self-esteem, building confidence, healthy living and ordering your life. Dates to be confirmed - please contact enquiry@burtonmanor.com or 0151 3365172. Interpersonal Skills A 2-day residential bespoke course for single groups of 10-15 people. This course is tailored to suit your needs and allows you to choose 5 modules from a selection of 10. For more information please contact George Cooke on george.cooke@burtonmanor.com or call 0151 3532833.

~ Effective Communication Training ~ Cheshire Community Voice, in partnership with Central & Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust, ran two FREE training sessions on the 18th and 19th of July. The aim of the course was to provide community members with the tools to participate in public engagement and consultations and therefore help shape our health & social care services. The courses were a great success. We filled all the available places much quicker than we had anticipated and had an extensive waiting list! The trainer for the 2 days was Valerie Redman, an entertaining and motivational presenter from South Australia. We had a great response to the training and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well as learning new skills to take away with them. Comments from our delegates included: "Valerie was a very enthusiastic trainer who has a passion for her work" ~ "Relaxed, enjoyable, friendly" ~ " The style and content of the course were excellent. A thoroughly enjoyable event"