For general training on subjects such as organisational development, sustainability and funding, have a look at the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) website. Their current training programme is now open for booking. Chris Newall is the contact person for all booking related enquiries.

If you want formal training on parenting courses, look at the National Academy of Parenting Practitioners (NAPP) website.

This page will feature information on training opportunities organised by EPMN or their members. If you would like to contribute to this page please email us.

Training with Refugee Action

Refugee Action provides training courses for services, groups or individuals who would like to gain an understanding of asylum and issues surrounding asylum support. These courses are particularly suitable for advice, information and support workers.

Introduction to Asylum Advice

Participants will examine the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers, and the processes they face in the UK. The one-day course provides an overview of the asylum system including key features of the New Asylum Model, and access and restrictions to support. Participants will be able to identify the most common problems with support and understand what actions can be undertaken to resolve such problems.

Intermediate Asylum Advice

This two-day course aims to build upon information provided in our Introduction to Asylum Advice training, participants should have completed this prior to attendance. The training addresses some issues that surround provision of asylum support, such as changes of circumstances and problems with asylum support accommodation. It will also touch upon changes in the structure of support provided by the Home Office and implications. It will provide information about assisting in cases of racial harassment, domestic violence and look at the options available to those whose asylum support has been discontinued.

These courses do not cover immigration matters and asylum applications in detail. The courses are free of charge, though donations towards costs from organisations able to afford it are greatly appreciated. Lunch is not provided but refreshments will be available.

Promoting a better understanding of refugees

For further information, please contact Catherine Turley at Refugee Action by email or fax (0151) 709 6684.

If you would like to discuss other types of training provided by Refugee Action please contact Catherine Turley.

HIV Awareness Training Course 2010 - Sahir House Training Service

This course will develop your organisation's equal opportunities and HIV policy and offer best practice guidelines within the workplace by exploring:

• HIV risk assessment: what is safe or risky behaviour & activity?
• Current trends on HIV testing & facilities available
• The physical and mental health effects of HIV
• HIV conditions and treatments
• HIV myths, attitudes, prejudices to increase confidence when challenging HIV discrimination
• The social & emotional impact of those living with HIV and their families and carers
• Information about Sahir House services & wider support available for referral purposes

Who this course can be useful for?

North West workers in the voluntary and statutory sector, PCT & Trust health workers, housing associations, equality & diversity specialists, advice workers, youth & community workers, teachers, probation staff, drug workers, welfare workers, trade union representatives, support workers, sport and fitness staff, social workers and counsellors. 

Dates of course: Tuesday, 13th April; Monday, 13th September; Monday, 29th November, 2010

For further details and costs call the Information Worker at Sahir House on 0151 708 9080/707 0606