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About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only.

Trainer: Amity Relationship Solutions

Amity Relationship Solutions have considerable experience in the public, private, health and education sector helping organisations develop and embed relational, restorative and mediation approaches that will support them achieve better outcomes for themselves and the families they work with. The trainers have a background in couple counselling, parental conflict training and strategic oversight of Children’s Services Teams.

This training is for any pra

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Ayurveda, the “wisdom of life”, is a traditional system of healing from South Asia. These sessions were co-developed by Ayurveda experts in Sri Lanka and the UK, Buddhist scholars and monks in the Theravada tradition, UK registered mental health professionals, and SLaM Recovery Trainers who have direct lived experience of mental health problems.

In these sessions you will learn about the benefits of self-massage for your hand and feet, and you will learn how to do this using oil.

Self-Massage for Our Hands | 2pm-4pm | Friday 12th November

Self-Massage for Our Feet | 2pm-4p

People who drink alcohol can have very different experiences. This workshop looks at why that is and some of the things you can do when you or someone you know is having issues managing their alcohol use. The workshop will include:

• interesting facts you might not know about alcohol

• sharing of tips

• an opportunity to talk to people with professional and lived experience about options to try when alcohol becomes a problem.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and

This three-part course aims to help you develop an understanding of what emotional intelligence is, how it operates in everyday life, and why it’s important to develop & encourage it. The course will give you more confidence in interpersonal relations, and more self-awareness, enabling you to discover your personal E.Q. The program is packed full of discussions to enable all participants to learn, interactively, the components of emotional intelligence and how this relates to the mental health of service users and social care professionals alike.

The more you understand E.Q., the

In this two-part course we will discuss practical coping strategies for looking after our mental health while looking after our children.

With the festive season fast approaching, we will share some hints and tips for reducing our stress levels at what can be a challenging time for many parents.

We will also be drawing upon the self-compassion work of Kristen Neff and Susan Pollak. 

Part 1 | 1pm-2:30pm | Thursday 25th November

Part 2 | 1pm-2:30pm | Thursday 2nd December

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any conn

We employ 1.3 million people in 300 different roles in the NHS, a diverse workforce of people with all abilities. However, the representation of people with disabilities is very low as many do not share their disability status because they are concerned about restrictions to training, limited job progress and bullying. We want our people to be themselves at work – no masking a hidden disability and having to persevere through non-ideal working conditions. We're introducing an initiative to help encourage colleagues to be confident about sharing their disability status and getting wha

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts.

The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and car

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts. The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and care f

**Advertisment only please contact Sign for Life for booking dates**

10-week accredited BSL program Guided learning hours – 30 hours

Learning outcomes (healthcare)

• Understand and use a range of simple health related words and sentences in BSL
• Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
• Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
• Give and follow simple familiar healthcare statements or descriptions in BSL

The accredited course is designed to provide a nationally accredited unit of BSL skills for people who work in healthcare services that may com

**Advertisment only please contact Sign for Life for booking dates**

10-week accredited BSL program Guided learning hours – 30 hours

Learning outcomes (healthcare)

• Understand and use a range of simple health related words and sentences in BSL
• Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
• Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
• Give and follow simple familiar healthcare statements or descriptions in BSL

The accredited course is designed to provide a nationally accredited unit of BSL skills for people who work in healthcare services that may com

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

Monthly forum for LGBT+ people (and allies) who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets to come together!

Join us for our November Meeting!

Topic: Trans & Gender non-conforming Inclusion in Tower Hamlets

Join our November Forum Meeting on Wednesday 24th November at 6.00pm to contribute to a discussion around trans experiences in Tower Hamlets and how local providers and services can support and improve trans inclusion.

This topic is to mark Trans Awareness Week 13th - 19th November and Trans Day of Remembrance Day on 20th November which aims to help raise the visibility about

NHS England and NHS Improvement Civility and Respect programme is offering a free online workshop to help create and sustain kinder cultures in the NHS.

This masterclass supports the NHS People Plan and People Promise, and is recommended for Boards, Executives and senior leaders, across all clinical and non-clinical roles, in Health and Social Care. It aims to encourage attendees to explore the evidence, practice kinder leadership and learn lessons from the front-line of kinder culture change.

As a carer it is important that we look after our own wellbeing. In this workshop, we will discuss ways that ensure we function at our best, recognising that there can be benefits to caring, and that each carer brings unique skills, abilities, and experiences.

In this workshop, we will invite you to share activities and experience that may be helpful to others and also explore what resources we may need which are accessible.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundatio

Feedback from staff-parents is that the challenges and stress related to combining work and family life has increased.

The Integrated Care System wants to support its staff and as part of this support, Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) has been asked to deliver a workshop about making family time positive. 

EPEC runs peer-led parenting groups locally, nationally and internationally.

There will be an opportunity to share your thoughts on the shape of future support on offer.

Watch this video about Making Family Time Positive. 

This free, 8-week course aims to provide Black faith and religious groups or communities with an understanding of mental health issues, and help you improve your spiritual and pastoral skills for supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will be provided with opportunities to meet mental health professionals, to find out more about their role and how the mental health system works. Group sessions will help you develop skills around active listening and how to engage with, and support congregation members who may be experiencing difficulties.

We will also discuss wide

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member.  There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer

Compassionate and positive cultures in the NHS: A series

Anti-bullying week 2021 will be taking place from Monday 15 - Friday 19 November and this year’s theme is one kind word. The Civility and Respect team will be running a series of four events throughout November to promote kindness and help support civility and respect in the NHS to help colleagues:

• Understand what kindness, compassion and a positive culture looks like
• Spread awareness of civility and respect and empower NHS staff to help eliminate bullying and harassment
• Inform the NHS workforce what support

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

Giving and receiving feedback is an essential part of any role, when done in the right way and with the right intentions, feedback can lead to outstanding performance. Giving feedback is a skill. And like all skills, it takes practice to get it right. This 90-minute leadership espresso has been designed to support you to give feedback constructively and effectively across difference, for example race, gender, sexuality and disability.

During the session we will:

• explore models for giving and receiving feedback
• consider the issues of giving and receiving feedback across difference, f

Feedback from staff-parents is that the challenges and stress related to combining work and family life has increased.

The Integrated Care System wants to support its staff and as part of this support, Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) has been asked to deliver a workshop about looking after yourself. 

EPEC runs peer-led parenting groups locally, nationally and internationally.

There will be an opportunity to share your thoughts on the shape of future support on offer.

Watch this video about Looking after yourself.

Do you ever long for a rest from your busy mind? Do you feel off balance, preoccupied, or restless? Or somewhat disconnected from your feelings, out of touch with your lived reality?

Embodied Presence can offer you a different way of being with yourself. It is a body-centred mindfulness practice and a process of cultivating a deeper, more wholesome relationship with body and mind. This workshop will nourish you with you a unique combination of embodied meditation practices and sharing opportunities. Your participation will offer you a first glimpse into your body as a place of profound wisd

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

This two-part course explores what active listening is, looks at the benefits of active listening (including exploring its power to transform our conversations), and teaches how we can practice and hone our skills as empathetic listeners.

Part 1 | 2pm-4pm | Friday 5th November
Part 2 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Friday 19th November

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

This three-part course aims to help you develop an understanding of what emotional intelligence is, how it operates in everyday life, and why it’s important to develop & encourage it. The course will give you more confidence in interpersonal relations, and more self-awareness, enabling you to discover your personal E.Q. The program is packed full of discussions to enable all participants to learn, interactively, the components of emotional intelligence and how this relates to the mental health of service users and social care professionals alike.

The more you understand E.Q., the

Join this quarterly practitioners meeting to share best practice in service provision for LGBT+ people in Tower Hamlets. This particular session will provide tips on how to set up a LGBT+ service or staff network in your organisation.

The session will include a 30 minute presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion.

What is the Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Practitioner's Network?

We are a network of LGBT practitioners working in Tower Hamlets whose purpose is to share information on local experiences, share best practice and identify the gaps or barriers in service provision for lesbi

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

The aim of this two-part course is to help you to reflect on the positive outlook and work out how you can bolster your own positivity. The impulse to dwell on the negatives is hard-wired into us, a hangover from humankind’s early days, when we had to be constantly on the alert. We know that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people’s mental health and acknowledge how hard it is for us to maintain our wellbeing during this time. But that doesn’t mean that being negative is an absolute. The situation we currently all find ourselves in is actually just the

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts.

The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and car

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts. The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and care f

Join for a discussion on men's mental health and how we support men with our digital mental health support service, Qwell. 

We provide FREE, SAFE & ANONYMOUS support.

Please note all are welcome to this session. If you are not able to attend the event date please sign up anyways, and we’ll be sure to include you in our post-event email.

This is available to all staff, residents, teaching and support staff.

Visit Qwell website. 

**Advertisment only please contact Sign for Life for booking dates**

10-week accredited BSL program Guided learning hours – 30 hours

Learning outcomes (healthcare)

• Understand and use a range of simple health related words and sentences in BSL
• Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
• Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
• Give and follow simple familiar healthcare statements or descriptions in BSL

The accredited course is designed to provide a nationally accredited unit of BSL skills for people who work in healthcare services that may com

**Advertisment only please contact Sign for Life for booking dates**

10-week accredited BSL program Guided learning hours – 30 hours

Learning outcomes (healthcare)

• Understand and use a range of simple health related words and sentences in BSL
• Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
• Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
• Give and follow simple familiar healthcare statements or descriptions in BSL

The accredited course is designed to provide a nationally accredited unit of BSL skills for people who work in healthcare services that may com

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

In this webinar, we will explore ways to cope with isolation and loneliness during the pandemic.

We will be looking at how isolation can impact on different mental health conditions and what tools we can use to self-manage during this challenging time.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

This webinar is part of our special series on Resilience, which has been made possible by Citi and is aimed at supporting NHS staff and all Cityparents members through the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Much of today’s research with successful professionals, tells us that balancing work life and personal life is a key career concern, and most of us feel we are walking a tightrope between the two critical parts of our lives. This session has been designed to help you to consider what balance means for you and how to achieve it whilst still developing your career and following

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member.  There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer

A new monthly series of workshops to better understand the needs of Allied Health Professionals in the NHS to ensure that this vital workforce is retained. 

The sessions are open to all healthcare employees with an interest and/or role in recruiting, retaining, and improving the experience and wellbeing of Allied Health Professionals across the country.

An opportunity to learn about smoking and its effects from Mary Yates, Health Promotion & Wellbeing & Smoke-Free Lead at SLaM, and to hear about the range of treatments and support services that are available to assist smokers who have an interest in cutting down or quitting smoking

Topics covered will include nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), e-cigarettes/vaping, and Varenicline (aka Champix).

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

This free, 8-week course aims to provide Black faith and religious groups or communities with an understanding of mental health issues, and help you improve your spiritual and pastoral skills for supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will be provided with opportunities to meet mental health professionals, to find out more about their role and how the mental health system works. Group sessions will help you develop skills around active listening and how to engage with, and support congregation members who may be experiencing difficulties.

We will also discuss wide

Bobbi Pickard, the award winning founder of Trans in the City and Co-chair of bp Pride’s trans group. In celebrating of Transgender Awareness Week Bobbi joins us in conversation about how to make a success of trans awareness in organisations.

In an open, honest and frank conversation we will talk about her journey and experiences of being transgender, the challenges transgender people face and how trans inclusiveness benefits business.

About Bobbi Pickard:

Bobbi Pickard is a Diversity and Inclusion consultant and was the first openly transgender person in bp.

Compassionate and positive cultures in the NHS: A series

Anti-bullying week 2021 will be taking place from Monday 15 - Friday 19 November and this year’s theme is one kind word. The Civility and Respect team will be running a series of four events throughout November to promote kindness and help support civility and respect in the NHS to help colleagues:

• Understand what kindness, compassion and a positive culture looks like
• Spread awareness of civility and respect and empower NHS staff to help eliminate bullying and harassment
• Inform the NHS workforce what support

N.B. We have already run sessions 1 and 2 of this course, but sessions 3 and 4 can easily be experienced as stand-alones. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not be recorded. 

The experience of being black and having to navigate oneself in a Eurocentric mental health service can be painful. This course does not attempt to speak for the whole black community because that is impossible, as every individual has a unique way in which they move through the world we’re in, even if we share the experience of bei

In this webinar, you will learn how to identify and overcome five significant obstacles on a personal journey of recovery. You will discover what can bring these obstacles about, how we can remove them, and how we can prevent them. Guided mindfulness practice along with practical day-to-day tips will be included. 

This course is based on the pañca nīvaraṇāni (five hindrances) which are recognised in Buddhist traditions as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don'

Do you ever long for a rest from your busy mind? Do you feel off balance, preoccupied, or restless? Or somewhat disconnected from your feelings, out of touch with your lived reality?

Embodied Presence can offer you a different way of being with yourself. It is a body-centred mindfulness practice and a process of cultivating a deeper, more wholesome relationship with body and mind. This workshop will nourish you with you a unique combination of embodied meditation practices and sharing opportunities. Your participation will offer you a first glimpse into your body as a place of profound wisd

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Ayurveda, the “wisdom of life”, is a traditional system of healing from South Asia. These sessions were co-developed by Ayurveda experts in Sri Lanka and the UK, Buddhist scholars and monks in the Theravada tradition, UK registered mental health professionals, and SLaM Recovery Trainers who have direct lived experience of mental health problems.

In these sessions you will learn about the benefits of self-massage for your hand and feet, and you will learn how to do this using oil.

Self-Massage for Our Hands | 2pm-4pm | Friday 12th November

Self-Massage for Our Feet | 2pm-4p

This three-part course aims to help you develop an understanding of what emotional intelligence is, how it operates in everyday life, and why it’s important to develop & encourage it. The course will give you more confidence in interpersonal relations, and more self-awareness, enabling you to discover your personal E.Q. The program is packed full of discussions to enable all participants to learn, interactively, the components of emotional intelligence and how this relates to the mental health of service users and social care professionals alike.

The more you understand E.Q., the

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member. There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer suppo

Following the national launch event for Health and Wellbeing Champions on 13 July, NHS England and Improvement committed to providing Champions with monthly development sessions focussing on key topics to enhance your role as a Champion.

This session will focus on: 

Acting on inappropriate behaviour 

In association with Anti-bullying week, 15-20 November, this session will be led by the Civility and Respect team at NHS England and NHS Improvement and focus on how to deal with inappropriate behaviour as a Champion. 

Please note the Teams link will be shared 24 hours a

The aim of this two-part course is to help you to reflect on the positive outlook and work out how you can bolster your own positivity. The impulse to dwell on the negatives is hard-wired into us, a hangover from humankind’s early days, when we had to be constantly on the alert. We know that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people’s mental health and acknowledge how hard it is for us to maintain our wellbeing during this time. But that doesn’t mean that being negative is an absolute. The situation we currently all find ourselves in is actually just the

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts. The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and care f

This two-hour webinar will look at the broad subject of mental health in and around pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-natal months. Postnatal Depression (PND) is the most commonly diagnosed "perinatal" mental illness, but we will also look at postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, and postpartum psychosis.

As well as discussing signs, symptoms, and risk factors, we will attempt to make sense of the different treatments and services available for new mums and their families. We will explore the topic of mental health recovery, as new parents, and how we can best protect our mental heal

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only.

Trainer: Amity Relationship Solutions

Amity Relationship Solutions have considerable experience in the public, private, health and education sector helping organisations develop and embed relational, restorative and mediation approaches that will support them achieve better outcomes for themselves and the families they work with. The trainers have a background in couple counselling, parental conflict training and strategic oversight of Children’s Services Teams.

This training is for any pra

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

**Advertisment only please contact Sign for Life for booking dates**

10-week accredited BSL program Guided learning hours – 30 hours

Learning outcomes (healthcare)

• Understand and use a range of simple health related words and sentences in BSL
• Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
• Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
• Give and follow simple familiar healthcare statements or descriptions in BSL

The accredited course is designed to provide a nationally accredited unit of BSL skills for people who work in healthcare services that may com

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

Every second Wednesday of each month, there is an NHS England and NHS Improvement Health and Wellbeing community event designed for everyone supporting NHS people during and following the Covid-19 response. 

Each session will focus on a different topic. There is no need to book – just join using Zoom or YouTube. The joining details will be available here 48 hours before the session.

To sign up, click here and add your email to the mailing list.

Don’t worry if you’re not able to attend the live session. You can find all the previous sessi

Compassionate and positive cultures in the NHS: A series

Anti-bullying week 2021 will be taking place from Monday 15 - Friday 19 November and this year’s theme is one kind word. The Civility and Respect team will be running a series of four events throughout November to promote kindness and help support civility and respect in the NHS to help colleagues:

• Understand what kindness, compassion and a positive culture looks like
• Spread awareness of civility and respect and empower NHS staff to help eliminate bullying and harassment
• Inform the NHS workforce what support

N.B. This workshop will be delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not be recorded.

Health anxiety is the name used when you spend so much time worrying that you're ill, or about getting ill, that it starts to take over your life; for many people, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased these types of worries.

This course will look at some of the causes of health anxiety, and the things you can do to lessen these worries, and the impact on your life.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need

This free, 8-week course aims to provide Black faith and religious groups or communities with an understanding of mental health issues, and help you improve your spiritual and pastoral skills for supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will be provided with opportunities to meet mental health professionals, to find out more about their role and how the mental health system works. Group sessions will help you develop skills around active listening and how to engage with, and support congregation members who may be experiencing difficulties.

We will also discuss wide

In this webinar, you will learn how to identify and overcome five significant obstacles on a personal journey of recovery. You will discover what can bring these obstacles about, how we can remove them, and how we can prevent them. Guided mindfulness practice along with practical day-to-day tips will be included. 

This course is based on the pañca nīvaraṇāni (five hindrances) which are recognised in Buddhist traditions as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don'

N.B. We have already run sessions 1 and 2 of this course, but sessions 3 and 4 can easily be experienced as stand-alones. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not be recorded. 

The experience of being black and having to navigate oneself in a Eurocentric mental health service can be painful. This course does not attempt to speak for the whole black community because that is impossible, as every individual has a unique way in which they move through the world we’re in, even if we share the experience of bei

This two-hour workshop will enable you to have a broader understanding of psychosis, including examples of lived experience and information on supporting someone else. We will explain what psychosis is, explore the different experiences of psychosis, and share information about psychotic episodes and examples of lived experiences.

We will also explore schizophrenia more specifically, looking at the meaning of positive and negative symptoms and different types of recovery, and also look at supporting someone who is experiencing psychosis and how we can help ourselves as a supporter.

The w

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

This two-part course explores what active listening is, looks at the benefits of active listening (including exploring its power to transform our conversations), and teaches how we can practice and hone our skills as empathetic listeners.

Part 1 | 2pm-4pm | Friday 5th November
Part 2 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Friday 19th November

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don't need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

To celebrate Trans Parent Day this year, Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Community Forum are holding a Trans Parent Day Panel Discussion

About this event

Trans Parent Day Panel Discussion

The aim of the event is to provide an opportunity for trans parents and parents of trans children to come together to connect and learn from one another with common themes of parenting and gender identity.

Speakers on the panel will be made up LGBT organisations who work with parents and children around gender identity as well as a trans parent and a parent of a trans child.

We will also hear poems written

N.B. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not be recorded.

This two-part course aims to help participants to learn more about human rights and how to put these into practice, especially in the mental health sector. You will learn what is meant by the term 'human rights', their significance in the field of mental health, and how we can all use them.

Part 1 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Thursday 4th November

Part 2| 1:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 4th November

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to every

The internet has been synonymous with life as far as we can remember although it has only been 38 years since it was invented. Within the digital age, it can be considered a basic need in Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs! Technology has reshaped our ways and view of life, and this trend is unlikely to be undone. Digital healthcare has been a keyword that is being heard of in recent times and emphasised as we begin evaluating the way mental health services work during the COVID pandemic.

Since the Topol Review in 2019, this has solidified the NHS long-term plan of making the most of

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts. The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and care f

N.B. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not be recorded.

This two-part course aims to help participants to learn more about human rights and how to put these into practice, especially in the mental health sector. You will learn what is meant by the term 'human rights', their significance in the field of mental health, and how we can all use them.

Part 1 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Thursday 4th November

Part 2| 1:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 4th November

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to every

About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only.

Trainer: Amity Relationship Solutions

Amity Relationship Solutions have considerable experience in the public, private, health and education sector helping organisations develop and embed relational, restorative and mediation approaches that will support them achieve better outcomes for themselves and the families they work with. The trainers have a background in couple counselling, parental conflict training and strategic oversight of Children’s Services Teams.

This training is for any pra

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

Having a purpose is a vital aspect in our personal recovery. Purpose brings direction and intention into our lives, and our intentions count for so much more than we usually think. Our purpose can be like a GPS for our lives, it can be a source of wisdom and energy enabling us to accomplish things we didn’t think were possible. But how are we to discover the distinctive direction and purpose of our lives?

In this two-hour workshop, drawing on the work of Jan Chozen Bays and others, we will work together to recover our purpose, and navigate and reinvigorate our lives.

The webinars p

In this webinar, you will learn how to identify and overcome five significant obstacles on a personal journey of recovery. You will discover what can bring these obstacles about, how we can remove them, and how we can prevent them. Guided mindfulness practice along with practical day-to-day tips will be included. 

This course is based on the pañca nīvaraṇāni (five hindrances) which are recognised in Buddhist traditions as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives.

The webinars provided by SLaM Recovery College are open to everybody; you don'

This free workshop is for health and social care staff who are absent from work and are planning on returning. It doesn’t matter what stage of this returning process you are at (please note: it is not a course for those interesting in supporting returners). In collaboration with Health Education England (HEE) and South East London Integrated Care System, Maudsley Learning have developed this to course to support returners, focusing on personal skills and wellbeing.

Maudsley Learning have experience of working closely with returners through the delivery of several courses and worksho

This webinar is delivered by Maudsley Learning and is part of a series of 5 engagement events that aim to support staff wellbeing and COVID recovery in SEL ICS. Each event explores a different topic that has been identified from relevant literature and media and has been developed with the support of the SEL ICS Wellbeing Board.

The webinar will discuss the experience of moral injury and how it has affected staff throughout the pandemic.

The pandemic has created circumstances where staff have felt a lack of control or pressure to make decisions that do not align with their values and mor

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

The Staff Support team invites SLaM employers only to attend a Team Time/Schwartz Round celebrating Black History Month on the theme ‘ Proud To Be Black’. ALL SLaM Staff from all backgrounds, culture, ethnicities, bands, disciplines, both clinical and non-clinical are welcome to join! You will be emailed the link to your SLaM email addresses. 

It is hoped this theme will allow for a broad range of reflections including:

• What makes us proud of who we are
• Inspiring stories
• What does diversity and inclusivity bring
• Our true identity

What is a Tea

This two-part course will help students explore practices around managing our moods. Learning to improve the way we manage our emotions is often an important first step for many people with mental health difficulties.

Topics covered will include:

• The evolutionary context of moods & emotions
• Influencing mood changes
• Self-compassion
• Behavioural activation
• Gut & mood

Part 1 | 2pm-4pm | Thursday 21st October

Part 2 | 2pm-4pm | Thursday 28th October

N.B. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not

In this workshop you will discover:-

What is the ‘bystander effect’ – we explore the psychology.

The impact on inclusive workplace culture and how we can practically, as individual and organisations, ‘step in’.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/black-history-month-event-stepping-in-not-standing-by

Questions about this event?

Name: Samantha Hosten

Email: Samantha.hosten@england.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07900 737328

How do you get out of your head and stop thinking about what you do and start doing it? This two-part course explores what holds us back from utilizing our motivation, what environment best harnesses our motivation, and looks at the reality of motivation in terms of its role in our daily lives. The course provides tips that help launch us into action and explains the theory that helps us to close the gap between what you know you want to do and taking action to make it happen.

Part 1 | 10:30am-12pm | Thursday 21st October

Part 2 | 10:30am-12pm | Thursday 28th October

SLaM Recovery Col

This eight-session course explores the complex and fascinating relationship between our minds and bodies. We will look at theoretical and scientific concepts of balance drawn from biology, psychology and world philosophy. Using this central idea, we will look at how our minds and bodies have evolved to maintain balance in intriguing ways. Then, we will practise experiential exercises that are aimed to facilitate a felt experience of these concepts. The sessions will conclude with a reflection on what we have learnt and experienced, and how this might change how we perceive ourselves and care f

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

Monthly forum for LGBT+ people (and allies) who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets to come together !

About this event

Join us for our October Meeting!

Topic: Addressing and responding to homophobic and transphobic Hate Crime in the borough

The 9th - 16th October is National Hate Crime Awareness Week - join our October Forum Meeting on Wednesday 27th October at 6.00pm to discuss how we can respond and address homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Tower Hamlets.

About the Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum

The Forum is a project that aims to bring together LGBT+ peop

October is Black History Month. A Time to Talk special is being held on 27 October from 1.30-3.30pm on the theme of "After George, what’s next?". 

Plus DJSK from the SLaM's Got Talent event last December is hosting a weekly Friday lunchtime music special in October where you can request your favourite songs by Black artists! 

These events are for SLaM employees only. If you are a member of SLaM, keep an eye on eNews and Maud for details of other events being highlighted by the Trust. 

Links to these events will be sent to your SLaM email address

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only

Trainer: Habibur Choudhury – Solicitor: Bowling Law

Bowling Law are a leading Legal 500 firm specialising in domestic abuse and all areas associated with Family Law. They operate a 24 hour emergency line 7 days a week and operate throughout London, assisting in several One Stops Shops/Legal Surgeries from Camden, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Tower Hamlets, Barnet & Enfield amongst others.

This course is for any professional who supports survivors or perpetrators of violence against wome

The People Directorate at NHS England and NHS Improvement are pleased to invite you to ‘Race Ahead – NHS Big Conversation on Race’ during October.

Race Ahead will be a series of conversations and panel discussions on Wednesday 6 and Tuesdays, 12, 19 and 26 October, focused on the specific actions we can all take to improve the outcomes and experiences of our staff.

October is Black History Month in the UK, and as the NHS is the largest employer of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in the country and across Europe, the objective o

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only.

Trainer: Asha, Refuge, Gaia

Asha is a South Asian organisation that works to end violence against women and girls. Asha and Refuge provide our commissioned safe accommodation to Black, Asian and multi-ethnic survivors in Lambeth. The Gaia Centre are Lambeth's gender-based violence and abuse support service.

Participants attending this course will gain a deeper understanding of the particular experiences of Black, Asian and multi-ethnic survivors of VAWG and the barriers they may experience wh

This session will focus on how to move your anti-racist efforts from conversation to action. Looking at what Anti-racism looks, sounds and feels like in practice, and explore actions that organisations and individuals can take to become anti-racist.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/black-history-month-event-being-anti-racist-from-conversation-to-action

Questions about this event?

Name: Samantha Hosten

Email: Samantha.hosten@england.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07900 737328

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

This two-part course will help students explore practices around managing our moods. Learning to improve the way we manage our emotions is often an important first step for many people with mental health difficulties.

Topics covered will include:

• The evolutionary context of moods & emotions
• Influencing mood changes
• Self-compassion
• Behavioural activation
• Gut & mood

Part 1 | 2pm-4pm | Thursday 21st October

Part 2 | 2pm-4pm | Thursday 28th October

N.B. These sessions are delivered using the Teams Meeting format, where you will be seen and heard, and so will not

Professor Patrick Vernon and guest speakers will lead this workshop.  

Demystifying the myths and stigma around mental health still exists. Why is it difficult for Black men to talk about problems and to seek early help for fear of being given a diagnosis. Reflection of the diversity and intersectionality of Black men (gender, sexuality, migration journey, citizenship status, Identity, faith).

What solutions and services do Black men need.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/black-history-month-event-black-men-and-mental-health

Questions about this e

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

Lambeth VAWG Reflective Space - Focus on Supporting Black and Multi Ethnic Survivors

About this event

Lambeth VAWG reflective spaces allow practitioners from Lambeth to come together to discuss particular VAWG issues, gain advice and share best practice.

This session will focus on supporting Black, Asian and multi ethnic survivors of VAWG. However, you are welcome to discuss any area of VAWG relevant to your work.

We are pleased to be joined by colleagues from the Gaia Centre, Lambeth's gender based violence support service, Asha , a South Asian organisation that works to end v

How do you get out of your head and stop thinking about what you do and start doing it? This two-part course explores what holds us back from utilizing our motivation, what environment best harnesses our motivation, and looks at the reality of motivation in terms of its role in our daily lives. The course provides tips that help launch us into action and explains the theory that helps us to close the gap between what you know you want to do and taking action to make it happen.

Part 1 | 10:30am-12pm | Thursday 21st October

Part 2 | 10:30am-12pm | Thursday 28th October

SLaM Recovery Col

Modern technology gives perpetrators every growing ways to stalk, isolate and control survivors using the tools of everyday life.

This workshop is aimed at professionals who work with families to help them identify different ways in which technology can be used to facilitate the abuse. Learning objectives  By attending this workshop attendees will be able to

• Explain what is meant by the term “Tech Abuse” 
• State examples of the emerging trends, and ways in which perpetrators misuse technology
• Explore ways to offer support and advice to victims of tech abuse

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

As part of the happier@work initiative, King’s Health Partners’ employees are invited to a series of ½ day stress awareness workshops exploring practical approaches to stress relief. Working with the Mental Health Promotion Team at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, participants will explore some of the stresses currently facing staff and develop practical skills to support themselves through these challenging times.

This half day Stress Awareness course aims to:
• Explore stress
• Look at how it affects us – especially at work

&bu

Do you struggle to get to sleep? Or wake in the night and spend ages trying to get back to sleep? Is your mind whirling with a thousand thoughts when you are lying in bed?  This seminar will help you develop positive associations with sleep and give you tools and strategies to help improve your sleep in general.

This webinar will cover:

• An overview of what happens when we sleep – sleep cycles, stages of sleep.
• Impact of sleep deprivation and benefits of improving sleep patterns
• How much sleep do we need
• Most common sleep problems
• Factors that affect our sleep &ndash

An opportunity to learn about smoking and its effects from Mary Yates, Health Promotion & Wellbeing & Smoke-Free Lead at SLaM, and to hear about the range of treatments and support services that are available to assist smokers who have an interest in cutting down or quitting smoking Topics covered will include nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), e-cigarettes/vaping, and Varenicline (aka Champix).

SLaM Recovery College sessions are open to everybody; you don’t need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

How to Register:
FIRST

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

About this event

This training is for practitioners supporting Lambeth residents only.

Trainer: Amity Relationship Solutions

Amity Relationship Solutions have considerable experience in the public, private, health and education sector helping organisations develop and embed relational, restorative and mediation approaches that will support them achieve better outcomes for themselves and the families they work with. The trainers have a background in couple counselling, parental conflict training and strategic oversight of Children’s Services Teams.

This training is for any pra

A two-part course. Bipolar is a mood disorder characterised by extreme changes in mood. Although we all have mood swings, in bipolar disorder these can become unmanageable and overwhelming - individuals can experience severe and/or rapid mood swings that can last several weeks or months, far beyond the normal ups and downs.

Session 1 explores how bi- polar is diagnosed, and what the symptoms and early warning signs are.

Session 2 looks at how bi-polar is treated and explores self-help ideas and how to manage during the COVID outbreak.

SLaM Recovery College sessions are open to everybod

Matters of trust are ubiquitous in face-to-face interpersonal relationships. But as the nature of teams becomes more flexible and hybridised, with some collocated while others are distributed, the need for trust is no less critical. Audiences will leave this talk with: Greater clarity about the relational dynamics at play in hybrid working arrangements; a deeper understanding of the special challenges virtual workers are up against when it comes to remaining in step with co-located teammates; and tips and techniques for building trust in hybrid working scenarios.

Cityparents is a FREE servi

A new monthly series of workshops to better understand the needs of Allied Health Professionals in the NHS to ensure that this vital workforce is retained. 

The sessions are open to all healthcare employees with an interest and/or role in recruiting, retaining, and improving the experience and wellbeing of Allied Health Professionals across the country.

This course builds upon emotional intelligence and support recovery, self-management, and wellbeing by recognising the impact of our emotions on others, and the impact of other’s emotions on ourselves. It will explore ways of managing both by coping with the impact of difficult emotions and enhancing the impact of helpful emotions.

SLaM Recovery College sessions are open to everybody; you don’t need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

How to Register:
FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar wi

The People Directorate at NHS England and NHS Improvement are pleased to invite you to ‘Race Ahead – NHS Big Conversation on Race’ during October.

Race Ahead will be a series of conversations and panel discussions on Wednesday 6 and Tuesdays, 12, 19 and 26 October, focused on the specific actions we can all take to improve the outcomes and experiences of our staff.

October is Black History Month in the UK, and as the NHS is the largest employer of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in the country and across Europe, the objective o

How much do you know about the benefits of good mental health in the workplace – and the long-term effects of stress on your team’s performance?

How well do you think you could support a team member before their signs of emotional overload become part of your sickness absence stats?

Are you clear how to approach a team member who seems depressed or seems to be relying on alcohol or drugs to cope?

Can you talk confidently to your team about mental well-being – and implement positive practices that ensure reduced sickness absence, improved performance, better rel

Sickle cell is a disorder of the haemoglobin in the red blood cells. Haemoglobin is the substance in red blood cells that is responsible for the colour of the cell and for carrying oxygen around the body.

We will hear more about this rarely spoken about disease and discuss how medical practitioners can support patients.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/black-history-month-event-understanding-sickle-cell-anaemia

Questions about this event?

Name: Samantha Hosten

Email: Samantha.hosten@england.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07900 737328

A new series of support sessions for nurses and allied health workers is launching with a webinar on Monday 18 October. 

The webinar will provide an opportunity to find out how the facilitated group support sessions will work and let attendees have a say in what they would like to get out of the sessions. 

The weekly support groups, facilitated by trained professionals, will begin week beginning 1st November and will run for 8 weeks via Zoom. The aim of the programme is to offer mental well-being support, as well as a safe space to share experiences with colleagues and&nbs

Finding ways to effectively ‘balance’ our work and family life is not a new challenge. Yet boundaries probably felt more blurred than ever during the pandemic, particularly since so many of us have been working and living in the same place. We may have had days where we felt we were not doing well with work or in our personal life. There has been a strong feeling of intensity and overwhelm this past year but also considerable benefits to having a sense of autonomy over where and when we work. This session provides practical tips to juggle competing priorities and identities, and pr

Following the national launch event for Health and Wellbeing Champions on 13 July, NHS England and Improvement committed to providing Champions with monthly development sessions focussing on key topics to enhance your role as a Champion.

This session will focus on: 

Supporting those going through the menopause

Women make up nearly 80% of the health and care workforce, and every woman goes through menopause at some point in their lives. In association with World Menopause Day on 18 October, this session will be held by Health and Wellbeing Champions who are experienced in deliveri

The official launch of the Empowerment Group! The group was established to offer heavily-subsidised and culturally-sensitive online one-to-one therapy to Black individuals aged 18 and over who reside in the UK. 

Early bird tickets are £6 and can be booked here.

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Join us to stand up to ALL forms of Hate Crime on our Tower Hamlets Peace Walk as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 9th - 16th Oct

About this event

As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week from 9th – 16th October 2021, the Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Community Forum are leading a Peace Walk in the borough to bring together communities and organisations representing those who experience hate crime and our allies.

When: Friday 15th October 2021

Time: 2.15 – 5.00pm

Where: Meeting at Shaheed Minar Memorial in Altab Ali Park and walking to St John&rsq

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

The National Health and Wellbeing team at NHS England and NHS Improvement have developed a programme of monthly development sessions for Champions. These will take place via Microsoft Teams every month starting on 12 August.

This session will focus on: 

Looking after your mental health and supporting others to do so

We are you bringing you this session in association with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, to stress the importance of looking after yourself while looking after others. The session will be provided by colleagues at NHS Horizons who provide regular #Car

A celebratory / anniversary event to share progress and impact of the strategy to date and looking forward to Year 2.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/london-race-strategy-one-year-on

Questions about this event?

Name: Valerie Richards

Email: valerierichards@nhs.net

Every second Wednesday of each month, there is an NHS England and NHS Improvement Health and Wellbeing community event designed for everyone supporting NHS people during and following the Covid-19 response. 

Each session will focus on a different topic. There is no need to book – just join using Zoom or YouTube. The joining details will be available here 48 hours before the session.

To sign up, click here and add your email to the mailing list.

Don’t worry if you’re not able to attend the live session. You can find all the previous sessi

People who drink alcohol can have very different experiences. This workshop looks at why that is and some of the things you can do when you or someone you know is having issues managing their alcohol use.

The workshop will include:

• Interesting facts you might not know about alcohol
• Sharing of tips
• An opportunity to talk to people with professional and lived experience about options to try when alcohol becomes a problem.

SLaM Recovery College sessions are open to everybody; you don’t need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

FREE webinars for those supporting bereaved Londoners or working in a frontline role.

As we recover from the pandemic, some people may feel they are coping and then be hit by unmanageable waves of grief some considerable time after their loss. If you or colleagues are supporting those who are bereaved or in a frontline or community role, you may find it hard to find the right words or know what to say.

Following feedback from previous sessions, Thrive LDN is working in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Care UK to deliver a further five one-hour webinars on Bereavement and Loss Awareness

Do you feel like you are constantly juggling? Would you like to get some long-term balance in your life? This session will look at the four domains - personal, family, vocation and community, and how you can calibrate them over time to achieve the right balance for you and your family.  How can individuals manage the demands of high performing work roles and families that expect more of their time and energy – even more important now that many of us are working from home. 

The session will provide individu

This webinar is delivered by Maudsley Learning and is part of a series of 5 engagement events that aim to support staff wellbeing and COVID recovery in SEL ICS. Each event explores a different topic that has been identified from relevant literature and media and has been developed with the support of the SEL ICS Wellbeing Board.

The webinar will discuss the experience of bereavement and how it has affected staff throughout the pandemic.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the government has reported a total of 152,183 deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate, with over 850 health a

This webinar will discuss the experience of bereavement and how it has affected staff throughout the pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the government has reported a total of 152,183 deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate, with over 850 health and social care professionals reported to have died of COVID-19 between March and December 2020. Inevitably, bereavement has been a significant factor impacting staff’s lives over the past year, many staff have experienced the loss of family members and/or colleagues as well as having been exposed to the loss of patients regularly

When you feel clear, you can find the evidence to feel confident and when you feel clear and confident you can certainly feel empowered to be and do more - Madeline McQueen

This workshop will focus on career, personal and leadership development. You will learn how to be confident and address limiting beliefs.

Reserve a spot: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/black-history-month-event-whats-stopping-you

Questions about this event?

Name: Samantha Hosten

Email: Samantha.hosten@england.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07900 737328

Join Lee Lawrence to discuss his award-winning biography, The Louder I Will Sing

What would you do if the people you trusted to uphold the law committed a crime against you? Who would you turn to? And how long would you fight them for?

On 28th September 1985, Lee Lawrence's mother Cherry Groce was wrongly shot by police during a raid on her Brixton home. The bullet shattered her spine and she never walked again. In the chaos that followed, 11-year-old Lee watched in horror as the News falsely pronounced his mother dead. In Brixton, already a powder keg because of the deep racism that

Artist and former resident at Bethlem's Anxiety Disorder Residential Unit, Keith Clapson joins artist Karen McBride and colleagues from the Bethlem Gallery and City Lit to discuss the role art-making can have in maintaining our mental health during challenging times. Keith will also talk about his personal experience of living through these extraordinary times, and the ways in which art has helped him.

This is an online event, and will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams webinar - links will be sent a week before the event.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is

Whether you are experiencing the menopause, or know someone going through it, everyone is impacted by it at one point or another.

This World Menopause Day, find out how to face challenging conversations in the workplace and at home. Learn from Peppy's menopause and mental wellness experts, and hear the personal experience of a menopause journey from an employee of a well-known organisation.

You will hear from:

• Kathy Abernethy, Director of Menopause Services
• Linda Gillham, Healthy Minds Lead
• Claire Green, Medical Sales Representative at Novartis

The SLaM Staff Support Team invites SLaM employers only to attend a Team Time/Schwartz Round for World Mental Health Day and National Work-Life week on the theme “Looking after others while trying to look after myself’. ALL SLaM Staff are welcome and should have received an email invitation.

 It is hoped this theme will allow for a broad range of reflections including on:

• The impact of our lived experience
• The impact of incidents and difficult situations at work
• How we respond and grow from challenges
• How work has impacted our mental and

Poetry can be a powerful tool for exploring and bringing understanding to our lives and our wellbeing, and sharing our favourite poems or lyrics with a group provides a simple way to connect with others through language. This poetry circle is open to all, and invites you to come along and share your favourite poem or lyrics, listen to others read, and engage in discussion exploring the power of words and creativity. If you write yourself, you are welcome to bring and share your own poetry or writing. To ensure everybody has time to read, your chosen reading should be no more than 40 lines in l

This stand-alone webinar gently leads us through the four phases (or ‘layers’) of mourning as described by John Bowlby, the founder of attachment theory. We will be thinking about, and sharing, ways of supporting the grieving process.

We realise that, taking part in this session, you may recently have been bereaved, or know someone who has and would like to help them. Your emotional wellbeing at this sad time is of absolute importance to us. With this in mind, we ask you to let someone who you trust know that you will be doing this webinar - this person will be your support cont

In this webinar for World Mental Health Day based on cutting-edge neuroscience, behavioural science and psychology members will learn how to be mentally resilient, through three simple skills to help them bounce back. It will cover the following areas:
1. Understand your brain and the science behind resilience.
2. Show simple and practical skills you can use to be resilient.
3. How to create a personalised Resilience plan.  

Jon will also explain how Resilience is a two-stage process. 

• Firstly, people need to recognise whe

The Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku or forest bathing, is a process of relaxation designed to improve your physical and mental health.  You will guided on a slow, mindful walk near trees on the beautiful Nature Walks in the grounds of Bethlem Royal Hospital (Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BX) to help reduce stress levels and boost your immune system. The workshop will help you to slow down, breathe freely, awaken your senses and connect with woodland in a deeply personal way. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing e.g. a waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and bring a bot

The People Directorate at NHS England and NHS Improvement are pleased to invite you to ‘Race Ahead – NHS Big Conversation on Race’ during October.

Race Ahead will be a series of conversations and panel discussions on Wednesday 6 and Tuesdays, 12, 19 and 26 October, focused on the specific actions we can all take to improve the outcomes and experiences of our staff.

October is Black History Month in the UK, and as the NHS is the largest employer of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in the country and across Europe, the objective o

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

'This unique workshop combines the opportunity to join in the yoga group our residents enjoy twice a week with an introduction to our use of compassion in our therapeutic approach. The workshop will be hosted by ADRU residents and staff.

Course will take place offsite at Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BX.

Do you ever long for a rest from your busy mind? Do you feel off balance, preoccupied, or restless? Or somewhat disconnected from your feelings, out of touch with your lived reality?

Embodied Presence can offer you a different way of being with yourself. It is a body-centred mindfulness practice and a process of cultivating a deeper, more wholesome relationship with body and mind. This workshop will nourish you with you a unique combination of embodied meditation practices and sharing opportunities. Your participation will offer you a first glimpse into your body as a place of profound wis

The seventh Mental Wealth Festival, hosted by City Lit, will focus on ‘Positive Impact’, and ways to adapt to the changes in our relationships with ourselves, other people, work, home, and the communities in which we live. The festival will include stories and tools to help people recognise and respond to mental health issues with positive impact as we adapt and evolve in these extraordinary times.

City Lit is offering a programme of workshops throughout the week, introducing people to the therapeutic power of learning and feeding the mind.

Do you ever long for a rest from your busy mind? Do you feel off balance, preoccupied, or restless? Or somewhat disconnected from your feelings, out of touch with your lived reality?

Embodied Presence can offer you a different way of being with yourself. It is a body-centred mindfulness practice and a process of cultivating a deeper, more wholesome relationship with body and mind. This workshop will nourish you with you a unique combination of embodied meditation practices and sharing opportunities. Your participation will offer you a first glimpse into your body as a place of profound wis

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

FREE webinars for those supporting bereaved Londoners or working in a frontline role.

As we recover from the pandemic, some people may feel they are coping and then be hit by unmanageable waves of grief some considerable time after their loss. If you or colleagues are supporting those who are bereaved or in a frontline or community role, you may find it hard to find the right words or know what to say.

Following feedback from previous sessions, Thrive LDN is working in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Care UK to deliver a further five one-hour webinars on Bereavement and Loss Awareness

The People Directorate at NHS England and NHS Improvement are pleased to invite you to ‘Race Ahead – NHS Big Conversation on Race’ during October.

Race Ahead will be a series of conversations and panel discussions on Wednesday 6 and Tuesdays, 12, 19 and 26 October, focused on the specific actions we can all take to improve the outcomes and experiences of our staff.

October is Black History Month in the UK, and as the NHS is the largest employer of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in the country and across Europe, the objective o

This training is for members of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors in Lambeth supporting Lambeth residents only.

Lambeth Council vision is for Lambeth to be a borough in which residents don’t have to be fearful of, or experience, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG includes:
• Domestic abuse
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• Forced marriage
• So called ‘honour’-based violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence
• Stalking and Harassment

Lambeth Council has a long history of commitment to tack

Menopause is a fact of female life. Every woman will have one, but most of us arrive at this phase of life, uninformed and unprepared. Many employers are unsure how best to support their female staff, due to a combination of historical societal taboos and a wide range of symptoms. Yet, with the ever-increasing numbers of women in employment and many in senior positions (women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing groups in the workforce), a change in both awareness and the way support is offered is needed.

This session will give you …

• Everything you need to know about w

The first of a series of three-FREE webinars begining on Monday 26th July 10am-12pm. Please e-mail mathusa.sathiyaseelan@slam.nhs.uk to register.

Webinar 1 - Race & Mental Health- The Body Keeps the score (26th July 2021)

Webinar 2 - I am not your stereotype- Understanding & addressing enerational trauma and microaggressions. (6th September 2021)

Webinar 3 - Re-defining Identity & Living between two cultures (4th October 2021).

This online therapeutic webinar aims to provide a safe space for people from racially minoritised communities to come t

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has information, activities, downloadable packs, a free course, and other free resources in light of this years World Dyslexia Week. 

Explore the British Dyslexia Association to find out more. 

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Living with Teenagers is an 8 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of young people aged from 11 to 16 years old.

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

Being a Parent is an 8 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of children aged from 2 to 11 years old. 

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

As part of the happier@work initiative, King’s Health Partners’ employees are invited to a series of ½ day stress awareness workshops exploring practical approaches to stress relief. Working with the Mental Health Promotion Team at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, participants will explore some of the stresses currently facing staff and develop practical skills to support themselves through these challenging times.

This half day Stress Awareness course aims to:
• Explore stress
• Look at how it affects us – especially at work

&bu

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Baby and Us is an 8 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of babies under a year old.

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member.  There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer

FREE webinars for those supporting bereaved Londoners or working in a frontline role.

As we recover from the pandemic, some people may feel they are coping and then be hit by unmanageable waves of grief some considerable time after their loss. If you or colleagues are supporting those who are bereaved or in a frontline or community role, you may find it hard to find the right words or know what to say.

Following feedback from previous sessions, Thrive LDN is working in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Care UK to deliver a further five one-hour webinars on Bereavement and Loss Awareness

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Being a Parent ADHD is an 10 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of children affected by ADHD aged from 5 to 12 years old. 

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Being a Parent is an 8 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of children aged from 2 to 11 years old. 

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

Baby and Us is an 8 week group programme offered to parents/​carers of babies under a year old.

Please note that this event is only for those living or working in Lambeth.

Bereavement is an individual process that is as unique as the relationship that you have had with the person that has died. Grief can take many forms and be expressed in various ways. It is not unusual to withdraw from people slightly and not feel like talking in your usual manner, just as it is not unusual for you to want to talk more than you thought you would about what has happened. Everyone is different, and your own response to loss will depend on your own personal circumstances. Physical and emotional responses to grief can at times feel confusing, overwhelming or isolating.

In this

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Fear of violence and abuse is one of the biggest influences on women’s wellbeing.

One in four women live with domestic abuse and, every week, between two and three women are murdered by a violent male partner.

To help us understand how to tackle this difficult subject, the Women’s Network is holding an event on 24 September 2021 from 2pm to 3.30pm where we will hear from from Joan Smith,  journalist and former co-chair of the Mayor of London's Violence Against Women and Girls Board, who has described how extreme misogyny and domestic violence is linked to t

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

FREE webinars for those supporting bereaved Londoners or working in a frontline role.

As we recover from the pandemic, some people may feel they are coping and then be hit by unmanageable waves of grief some considerable time after their loss. If you or colleagues are supporting those who are bereaved or in a frontline or community role, you may find it hard to find the right words or know what to say.

Following feedback from previous sessions, Thrive LDN is working in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Care UK to deliver a further five one-hour webinars on Bereavement and Loss Awareness

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is a full-day online simulation-based course funded by Health Education England. It is designed to support mental health staff in making the transition back to clinical work after a period out.

It is suitable for those in clinical roles either planning their return to clinical work or those that have recently returned.

Each course will have up to 12 participants with a mix of mental health professionals from different clinical backgrounds e.g., nursing, medical, AHP, HCA.

Please note: this course is not suitable for those in non-clinical roles or those wishing to support others w

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Strategies for creating a good bedtime routine and reducing the stress of bedtime battles and broken nights. Explore the reasons behind children’s poor sleep habits and the pros and cons of different solutions. [6 months - 6 years]

Cityparents is a FREE service for all NHS Staff until 31st December 2021. They are an award-winning organisation offering tailored, expert-led resources to support parents and professionals in their work and home lives. Available online, and accessible globally from home or the office, their Live and On Demand hubs pr

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

How much do you know about the benefits of good mental health in the workplace – and the long-term effects of stress on your team’s performance?

How well do you think you could support a team member before their signs of emotional overload become part of your sickness absence stats?

Are you clear how to approach a team member who seems depressed or seems to be relying on alcohol or drugs to cope?

Can you talk confidently to your team about mental well-being – and implement positive practices that ensure reduced sickness absence, improved performance, better rel

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

In our new world of working remotely, one of the few opportunities we get to showcase our work and stand out amongst peers is in virtual meetings, but it’s all too easy to fade into the background when those who shout the loudest tend to dominate the meeting.  In this webinar we explore how to boost your personal impact in online meetings, including:

• Getting the set up right – lighting, background, camera angle
• How to prepare for an online meeting to give yourself the best opportunity to shine
• How to present with impact in an online meeting – tips for presentin

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

Join the Philippines Nurses Association UK as they go through tips, tricks and hints to help you pass your OSCE!

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

World Patient Safety Day falls on 17th September 2021, with the theme this year of "Safe maternal and newborn care”. 

Objectives of World Patient Safety Day 2021:

1. Raise global awareness on the issues of maternal and newborn safety, particularly during childbirth.
2. Engage multiple stakeholders and adopt effective and innovative strategies to improve maternal and newborn safety.
3. Call for urgent and sustainable actions by all stakeholders to scale up efforts, reach the unreached and ensure safe maternal and newborn care, particularly during childbirth.
4. Advocate

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be helpful to people facing challenging experiences.

8-weekly 2-hour sessions. 

To book a place contact mhpteambookings@slam.nhs.uk. Please book by 11th October 2021.

Please note these courses ar

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

With the ever-growing pressure placed on clinical leaders, especially Clinical Directors, the London Leadership and Lifelong Learning Team are delighted to be working with Dame Clare Gerada and Doctors in Distress to deliver this webinar for Clinical Directors to reflect on the demands of their role and how they practice compassionate leadership for their own well-being and to support their teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients.

This webinar will:

• Focus on selfcare for leaders

• Provide a safe space to reflect on how to look after yourself

The National Health and Wellbeing team at NHS England and NHS Improvement have developed a programme of monthly development sessions for Champions. These will take place via Microsoft Teams every month starting on 12 August.

This session will focus on: 

How to signpost safely, set up group cafes and networking opportunities

The session will be provided by an experienced Health and Wellbeing Champion working in a psychological profession and provide you with key tips on how to signpost colleagues safely and tips on creating networking opportunities with other Champions i

FREE webinars for those supporting bereaved Londoners or working in a frontline role.

As we recover from the pandemic, some people may feel they are coping and then be hit by unmanageable waves of grief some considerable time after their loss. If you or colleagues are supporting those who are bereaved or in a frontline or community role, you may find it hard to find the right words or know what to say.

Following feedback from previous sessions, Thrive LDN is working in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Care UK to deliver a further five one-hour webinars on Bereavement and Loss Awareness

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

Doctors in Distress is forming an exciting collaboration with The Bigger Picture and NHS Practitioner Health to launch the Restore project, a space for all healthcare workers to find creativity, contemplation and connection through different creative spaces.

We're kicking things off in a big way with author Michael Rosen and Dr Rachel Clarke speaking at the opening webinar about how expressive writing has helped them heal through various challenging life events. They will be joined by Dame Clare Gerada and Dr Katie Amiel from The Bigger Picture. The session

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

In preparation for World Menopause Awareness Day on 18th October, we’re hosting a special event on menopause in the workplace.

Menopause in the workplace is a hot topic. It’s being talked about in the media, in Parliament and many employers are now taking action to put the right awareness, education and support in place.

Understandably with the many compelling reasons for doing so, we’re living for longer - working for longer with more of us working through and beyond their menopause than ever before. It’s good for employees and good for employers too.

How meno

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member.  There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

For South London and Maudsley (SLAM) Staff only. 

Sign up for a Beyond Bullying Training session and help tackle bullying and harassment. 

This interactive training will enable participants to gain: 

• a brief background of the Trust's commitment to Beyond Bullying 
• an overview of the Beyond Bullying approach 
• an overview of civility and respect in the workplace 
• an understanding of the Beyond Bullying Toolkit 
• practical actions to take away 

The next Beyond Bullying training sessions will take place on: 

• Tuesda

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

UCL is supporting World Suicide Prevention Day with a series of events. The focus this year is ‘Creating hope through action.’

Across the world more than 700,000 people each year die due to suicide every year. The Samaritans have published One year on - What do we know about coronavirus and suicide risk? Outlining the evidence on how the pandemic has affected suicide rates in the pandemic. This draws on research from the UCL Covid-19 Social Study.

This event aims to provide:

• An understanding of the stigma of suicide and its affect on survivors

&bul

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This webinar, organised by Southwark Talking Therapies Service, is a safe space to address the impact of racial trauma and discrimination on mental health.

The theme is "I am not your stereotype: understanding and addressing generational trauma and micro-aggressions".

All staff and service users who have experienced these issues are welcome to join.

To register, please email your full name, date of birth, GP surgery name and ethnicity to tatyana.abraham@slam.nhs.uk.

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

Join the Philippine Nurses Association UK as they disucss the tips and tricks in managing your finances to achieve a financial wellness.

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

UCL is supporting World Suicide Prevention Day with a series of events. The focus this year is ‘Creating hope through action.’

Across the world more than 700,000 people each year die due to suicide every year. The Samaritans have published One year on - What do we know about coronavirus and suicide risk? Outlining the evidence on how the pandemic has affected suicide rates in the pandemic. This draws on research from the UCL Covid-19 Social Study.

This event aims to provide:

o A greater confidence in recognising signs of suicide

o An understanding of how

Are you a Black Lambeth resident who is disabled or living with a long-term condition?

Do you have experience of using employment
support services in Lambeth?

Come and hear more about the opportunity to join a paid co-production
working group by attending this Black Thrive Lambeth event in partnership with Disability Advice Service Lambeth and Mosaic Clubhouse.

Friday 10th September 2021
10 AM – 1 PM
65 Effra Rd, London SW2 1BZ

https://www.mosaic-clubhouse.org

Contact roxane.lavanchy@disabilitylambeth.org.uk for more information

This Hindu holiday is a day when Hindus celebrate Lord Ganesh. 

Visit our page on Hinduism for information, support and resources. 

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

This stand-alone course (running twice: once in August, once in September) is designed as a taster and preparation for our six-part Moving Towards Self-Compassion course (which will be starting on 30th September). You will be introduced to some key ideas about self-compassion and why we might need to be more compassionate towards ourselves - especially in these challenging times. We will explore our human experience of having a 'self', the nature of compassion, how to practise self-compassion and the p

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This session is part of a series of small, peer-led support groups launched by Cityparents with the aim to enable members to share experiences, encouragement and advice on a particular topic. Informal, friendly and confidential, these events will connect City professionals who may be facing similar personal situations, experiences or challenges so they can support each other. Each group will be lightly facilitated by a Cityparents team member.  There will be no ‘expert content’ and the focus of the group will be the sharing of personal experiences and provision of peer to peer

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

This is for all NHS London colleagues including Primary Care and Social care.

VP GO is the new NHS winter platform from September through to March. For over 16+ years, the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has helped transform the cultures of the world’s leading organisations and improve the health and performance of millions of employees worldwide.

VP GO harnesses the power of friendly, team-based competition to build healthy habits and drive collaboration across your organisation. VP GO combines daily wellbeing content, gamification and personalisation in a mobile-first pla

Every second Wednesday of each month, there is an NHS England and NHS Improvement Health and Wellbeing community event designed for everyone supporting NHS people during and following the Covid-19 response. 

Each session will focus on a different topic. There is no need to book – just join using Zoom or YouTube. The joining details will be available here 48 hours before the session.

To sign up, click here and add your email to the mailing list.

Don’t worry if you’re not able to attend the live session. You can find all the previous sessi

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

Teaching children about money and providing them the opportunity to learn good healthy money habits is a goal for many parents. This webinar will focus on the importance of educating our children to equip them with the attitude, skills and resources to better achieve their personal and financial goals and plant the seed for their future financial stability.

Cityparents is a FREE service for all NHS Staff until 31st December 2021. They are an award-winning organisation offering tailored, expert-led resources to support parents and professionals in their work and home lives. Availab

The programme is initially aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or grade), peers and colleagues working across the NHS in roles which have caring responsibilities for staff - for example clinical and educational supervisors, team leaders, members of staff networks, health and wellbeing champions or Wellbeing Guardians.   

The programme will support delegates to understand what a wellbeing conversation is, when it may be appropriate to initiate one and provide them with additional knowledge and skills to have safe and compassionate conversations about various aspects

UCL is supporting World Suicide Prevention Day with a series of events. The focus this year is ‘Creating hope through action.’

Across the world more than 700,000 people each year die due to suicide every year. The Samaritans have published One year on - What do we know about coronavirus and suicide risk? Outlining the evidence on how the pandemic has affected suicide rates in the pandemic. This draws on research from the UCL Covid-19 Social Study.

This event aims to provide:

• An understanding of language to use

• An increased awareness of the g

Depression is a common mental health condition which can take hold of your life and just won’t go away.  Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. 
 
This course runs over 4 sessions and will explore what depression is, its causes and how it is diagnosed.  We will discuss what can help overcome the hurdles to recovery such as negative thinking and what professional support is available. 
 
Practical tools to help overcome depression will be provided, as

Do you have difficulty getting to sleep at night? Do you wake up early in the morning? Do you spend most of the night tossing and turning? Or do you find yourself sleeping too many hours or sleeping too much during the day? In this two-part course we will: 

• Self-assess our own sleep​ 
• Recognise the impact of the pandemic on our sleep​ 
• Explore the benefits of sleep​ 
• Explore how much sleep we really need​ 
• Explore the pros and cons of daytime naps​ 
• Address excessive sleep 

The College of Paramedics have teamed up with Doctors in Distress to offer a 10 week programme of group support sessions for Paramedics on the frontline and those who have Long COVID or have been shielding due to COVID19.

The programme kicks off with a webinar on Monday 6th September 2021 where we introduce the programme and discuss how the facilitated groups will work. Speakers for the webinar to be announced soon!

The weekly support groups, facilitated by trained professionals, will begin week beginning 20th September (dates to be confirmed) and will run for 8 weeks via Zoom. Participa

The first ever national Pride in the NHS Week and NHS Virtual Pride finale will take place within an always-on, virtual festival arena, open to all from 6th-10th Sept. Join the NHS England and Improvement People Directorate and LGBT+ Network for....

Pride in the NHS Week

Five days dedicated to LGBT+ NHS colleagues, topics, speakers, chats, careers, health and more. 

NHS Virtual Pride Friday finale

Top artists, award-winning presenters and a few surprises.

We learned through the pandemic that 2020's Virtual Pride opened up more opportunities than ever

The first of a series of three-FREE webinars begining on Monday 26th July 10am-12pm. Please e-mail mathusa.sathiyaseelan@slam.nhs.uk to register.

Webinar 1 - Race & Mental Health- The Body Keeps the score (26th July 2021)

Webinar 2 - I am not your stereotype- Understanding & addressing enerational trauma and microaggressions. (6th September 2021)

Webinar 3 - Re-defining Identity & Living between two cultures (4th October 2021).

This online therapeutic webinar aims to provide a safe space for people from racially minoritised communities to come t

Jewish New Year begins on Monday 6th September and ends in the evening of Wednesday 8th September.

Visit our dedicated Judaism page for support, resources and information. 

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

Jean Hatchett honours the lives of women murdered by men as a result of domestic abuse by riding her bike whenever she is able.

Every year, she holds a Ride for Murdered Women which raises funds for Nia, an advocacy and refuge service for women.

You can join Jean and other women on Saturday 4 September.

Do you want to find ways to manage stress, learn to handle your thoughts, moods and emotions better?

Do you want to be better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues – to live life more fully?

Mindfulness helps us to stay in the present and give ourselves non-judgemental attention. It can be cultivated through meditation training, and has been found to be
helpful to people facing challenging experiences. Come along to one of our online Mindfulness taster session and find out about the 8-week Mindfulness courses running in Sep to Nov 2021.

Open to a

Depression is a common mental health condition which can take hold of your life and just won’t go away.  Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. 
 
This course runs over 4 sessions and will explore what depression is, its causes and how it is diagnosed.  We will discuss what can help overcome the hurdles to recovery such as negative thinking and what professional support is available. 
 
Practical tools to help overcome depression will be provided, as

This event provide participants with an understanding of the mental health needs of adults with a learning disability and how to promote wellbeing. 

It is for: 

• Participants are advised to have completed Module 1, Introduction to Supporting Adults with a Learning Disability before attending this workshop. 
• Support Workers, Day Centre Support Staff, Care Assistants, Personal Assistants etc. 
• People who are new to the role of supporting adults with learning disabilities. 
• Anyone working with adults with a learning disability who requires a refresher o

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

The COVID-19 pandemic placed the entire world on hold - from individuals forced to stay at home and families fearing for their lives to communities placed on lockdown and employees suddenly shifting to remote work.

The “new normal” work setup blurs the line between work and home. From a 9-5 job, employees are now expected to answer messages 24/7. Lunchtime chitchats and post-work hangouts aren’t possible anymore because now, all there is to connect you and your workmates is a Zoom call or chat. This feeling of loneliness and dread negatively impact an individual’s men

N.B. You will need a towel and warm sesame oil or sunflower oil for these sessions. 
 
Ayurveda, the “wisdom of life”, is a traditional system of healing from South Asia. These sessions were co-developed by Ayurveda experts in Sri Lanka and the UK, Buddhist scholars and monks in the Theravada tradition, UK registered mental health professionals, and SLaM Recovery Trainers who have direct lived experience of mental health problems. 
 
In these sessions you will learn about the benefits of self-massage for your hand and feet, and

This three-part course aims to encourage and inspire you to:

• Learn about the benefits of walking for wellbeing
• Learn about Peckham Rye Park and parks in your locality
• Discover activities you can do in your local park and London walks
• Discover how to practice walking meditation (complimentary walking meditation MP3 available to all workshop attendees)

 
Part 1 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 12th August 
Part 2 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 19th August 
Part 3 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 26th August

All the sessions hosted by the SLaM Recovery coll

Depression is a common mental health condition which can take hold of your life and just won’t go away.  Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. 
 
This course runs over 4 sessions and will explore what depression is, its causes and how it is diagnosed.  We will discuss what can help overcome the hurdles to recovery such as negative thinking and what professional support is available. 
 
Practical tools to help overcome depression will be provided, as

This stand-alone course (running twice: once in August, once in September) is designed as a taster and preparation for our six-part Moving Towards Self-Compassion course (which will be starting on 30th September). You will be introduced to some key ideas about self-compassion and why we might need to be more compassionate towards ourselves - especially in these challenging times. We will explore our human experience of having a 'self', the nature of compassion, how to practise self-compassion and the p

Do you have difficulty getting to sleep at night? Do you wake up early in the morning? Do you spend most of the night tossing and turning? Or do you find yourself sleeping too many hours or sleeping too much during the day? In this two-part course we will: 

• Self-assess our own sleep​ 
• Recognise the impact of the pandemic on our sleep​ 
• Explore the benefits of sleep​ 
• Explore how much sleep we really need​ 
• Explore the pros and cons of daytime naps​ 
• Address excessive sleep 

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Please check here to be able to search for your local Parkrun on the map.

N.B. You will need a towel and warm sesame oil or sunflower oil for these sessions. 
 
Ayurveda, the “wisdom of life”, is a traditional system of healing from South Asia. These sessions were co-developed by Ayurveda experts in Sri Lanka and the UK, Buddhist scholars and monks in the Theravada tradition, UK registered mental health professionals, and SLaM Recovery Trainers who have direct lived experience of mental health problems. 
 
In these sessions you will learn about the benefits of self-massage for your hand and feet, and

NHSE &I and Timewise are delighted to announce their partnership on a brand new programme to help NHS organisations better embrace flexible working. Aimed at NHS organisations the closing date to sign up is Friday 20th August 11:59pm. Please see blow for event dates and details. 

We know that flexible working is going to be a key enabler to attracting and retaining talent; it allows our people to balance commitments and interests outside work, supports their health and wellbeing and leads to a more positive experience of work and the workplace. We also know that it can be chal

How do you get out of your head and stop thinking about what you do and start doing it? 
 
This two-part course explores what holds us back from utilizing our motivation, what environment best harnesses our motivation, and looks at the reality of motivation in terms of its role in our daily lives.
 
This course provides tips that help launch us into action and explains the theory that helps us to close the gap between what you know you want to do and taking action to make it happen. 
 
Part 1 | 2pm-3:30pm | Thursday 12th August 
Par

This three-part course aims to encourage and inspire you to:

• Learn about the benefits of walking for wellbeing
• Learn about Peckham Rye Park and parks in your locality
• Discover activities you can do in your local park and London walks
• Discover how to practice walking meditation (complimentary walking meditation MP3 available to all workshop attendees)

 
Part 1 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 12th August 
Part 2 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 19th August 
Part 3 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Thursday 26th August

All the sessions hosted by the SLaM Recovery coll

As a carer it is important that we look after our own wellbeing. In this workshop, we will discuss ways that ensure we function at our best, recognising that there can be benefits to caring, and that each carer brings unique skills, abilities, and experiences.
 
In this workshop, you will be invited you to share activities and experience that may be helpful to others and also explore what resources we may need which are accessible. 

All the sessions hosted by the SLaM Recovery college are open to everybody; you don’t need to have any connectio

Coaching is a way of opening up spaces for personal reflection, helping people become aware of their strengths and resourcefulness, and supporting them to achieve their goals.  
 
Coaching is a series of conversations between a coach and another person aimed at bringing out the best in the person being coached. Whether we are mental health professionals, people who use services, or carers and supporters, we all know that the quality of the relationships and the conversations we have are very important. 
 
Coaching tools and techniques

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A live discussion panel event which would give young people the opportunity to share their thoughts the set themes of SAHM have specified for this year.

OSCH with a South Asian person who works in the field of arts or media to create a set of questions that they would ask the panel members. They will invite young people to be those panel members and the event would be open to anyone who wants to listen. This is of course all through

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

The event will be a workshop with the South Asian community. It would be talking about disability to teach able South Asians how to be more inclusive towards disabled people. The workshops include teaching the different types of disability with examples of well-known South Asians with disabilities; introduction to the social and medical model of disability; how to actively talk/include someone with a disability, which has a role play ele

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A little bit about South Asian Heritage month

To find out more information about other events that are happening, visit South Asian Heritage.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

An online event exploring how education plays a role in achievement within the South Asian community, from the perspective of disabled members.

Panel members from the UK and internationally will include social entrepreneur, disability rights activist and Leonard Cheshire Trustee Shani Dhanda. Other prominent contributors to the event are being confirmed.

Leonard Cheshire is a major provider of international education programmes th

Depression is a common mental health condition which can take hold of your life and just won’t go away.  Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. 
 
This course runs over 4 sessions and will explore what depression is, its causes and how it is diagnosed.  We will discuss what can help overcome the hurdles to recovery such as negative thinking and what professional support is available. 
 
Practical tools to help overcome depression will be provided, as

This stand-alone webinar has been developed to support participants’ creativity and wellbeing. Throughout the session you will be encouraged to explore new skills, to be mindful, and to learn how to connect with the five ways of wellbeing: connect, be active, learn, take notice, give. 
 
Taking inspiration from the gallery’s Vase with Flowers by Jan Van Huysum, participants will work collaboratively with the gallery's artists to explore new techniques to develop their own creative artwork.

Developed by the Education Department of Dulwich

This two-part course explores what active listening is, looks at the benefits of active listening (including exploring its power to transform our conversations), and teaches how we can practice and hone our skills as empathetic listeners. 
 
Part 1 | 10:30am-12noon | Friday 13th August 
Part 2 | 10:30am-12noon | Tuesday 17th August 

All the sessions hosted by the SLaM Recovery college are open to everybody; you don’t need to have any connection at all to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Th

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

An event with the author and well-known actress Leena Dhingra, about her new book Exhumation: The Life and Death of Madan Lal Dhingra Part history, part memoir Exhumation is a powerful story of family secrets that throws light on the dark legacy of colonialism, and will be published by HopeRoad on 17th August,

In the book, Leena traces the remarkable story of her great uncle, Madan Lal Dhingra, who, on 17th August 1907, was executed

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A little bit about South Asian Heritage month

To find out more information about other events that are happening, visit South Asian Heritage.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A panel discussion about South Asian language diversity in the UK, focusing on the diverse languages spoken within the UK South Asian diaspora. The key topic of discussion will be around preserving these languages amongst the next generation of British South Asians born and raised in the UK, who are at risk of losing touch with their heritage language.

During the event the panellists will be analysing the current situation of heritag

Coaching is a way of opening up spaces for personal reflection, helping people become aware of their strengths and resourcefulness, and supporting them to achieve their goals.  
 
Coaching is a series of conversations between a coach and another person aimed at bringing out the best in the person being coached. Whether we are mental health professionals, people who use services, or carers and supporters, we all know that the quality of the relationships and the conversations we have are very important. 
 
Coaching tools and techniques

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

How Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam) connected to Mental Health & Wellbeing.
Demonstration will be done by Abhinaya (expressions), dance and talking.

A little bit about South Asian Heritage month

To find out more information about other events that are happening, visit South Asian Heritage.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A workshop on South Asian textile heritage, focusing mainly on Kantha embroidery technique, a predominantly South Asian tradition that has been going on for centuries. We will look at the history of kantha making, the stories around kantha and how the kanthas tells the story of South Asia.

Featuring a panel of experts to discuss around the shared textile heritage of Britain and South Asia and how these heritage has evolved and i

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

A little bit about South Asian Heritage month

To find out more information about other events that are happening, visit South Asian Heritage.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August this year, there are lots of events happening online and nationwide. 

Traditional South Asian Cultural Values and beliefs trends majorly around Collectivism and Communitarianism. Asian behaviours are motivated primarily by the respect and reverence for family ties before individual rights or desires in contrast to Westernised thoughts of Individualism Since 1970 and 80’s, as a consequence of modernisation, the South Asian community has witnessed a decline of traditional values and a trend of materia