HIV Workers Course
posted: 14/07/2009
Terrence Higgins Trust has just been approved to offer a new City & Guilds course in understanding HIV and AIDS. The course was developed as a partnership between THT and City & Guilds and it is the first of its kind. Courses will be run at locations across the UK.
The qualification is designed for people interested in HIV and AIDS or working in a role where knowledge of the issue would be beneficial to their work. It’s ideal for people who work in a variety of roles including nurses, GP reception staff, voluntary workers, probation officers, police officers, teachers, social services staff, staff in drug support services and residential care services as well as interested individuals.
Joanna Hurren Head of Function at City & Guilds said “The course could help to open the door to a career in the HIV sector, or could help to support a person’s career development if already working in a role where it’s beneficial to be aware of the issues relating to HIV and AIDS. We’re very pleased to have given THT the official accreditation they need to run this course. HIV is a complex issue and it makes sense to have the experts delivering the qualification.”
This distance learning based course is structured into three units with 20 hours of study time for each unit. Areas of study include:
- Transmission and prevention of HIV
- Stigma and discrimination in HIV and AIDS
- Managing HIV and AIDS
Jackie Redding, Director of Social Care and Service Development for THT said: “We’re delighted to be running this course. It aims not only to raise awareness of HIV but also to reduce the stigma that still exists. I’d encourage anyone interested to get in touch and find out more.”
The dates of the first courses are awaited, but to sign up or get further information visit the City & Guilds website or contact Justin Barrett on 020 7812 1727 or email THT
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Thinking About Working Course
posted: 27/01/2009
In a rut? Setting Goals and Getting There is a two day course for people thinking about returning to work sometime.
The two day course will help you to choose some personal goals and become more motivated. It is led by Naomi from Stepping Stones which is an organisation that helps people towards working and training.
There are places for 15 people on this course.
The course will be held at George House Trust in Manchester 10 – 4pm on Wednesday & Thursday 18-19 February.
Public travel expenses refunded and food and refreshments will be provided.
You need to
- receive health-related benefits such as Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance, or Disability Living Allowance (DLA), but NOT Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) AND
- be thinking of returning to work or training at some point AND
- agree to complete the two days of the course
Interested?
Call Colin 0161 274 4499 or email to ask for a place.
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Friendship - Course for Gay Men
posted: 29/09/2008
On Saturday 22nd November, the Lesbian and Gay Foundation in Manchester will be running the GMFA (Gay Men Fighting Aids) course ‘Friendships.’ This is a popular course for all gay men - including men living with HIV.
Living in a big city like Manchester can sometimes make it difficult to establish new friendships, and the course will cover a variety of topics including:
- What is friendship?
- Starting a friendship
- Friendships and sex
- HIV exposure and transmission
- Maintaining friendships
- Ending friendships and letting go
The day will consist of a variety of exercises with the overall objectives of:
- Discussing and exploring the role of friendships and the impact they have in our lives
- Exploring, discussing and developing an understanding of our needs around friendships
- Increasing our knowledge and developing skills that enable us to build and maintain friendships that support our mental and sexual health needs.
- Increasing our knowledge about HIV exposure, transmission and prevention in relation to oral, anal and other sexual practises.
- Having fun and meeting a variety of new people.
The course will last between 10am – 17:00 and will take place at the LGF offices based in Princess House, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD.
Unfortunately, food will not be provided for this course. However, there are a variety of food outlets located near the office, and please feel free to bring a packed lunch if this is more suitable! This course is free.
To book a place on the Friendships course please email nathanp@lgf.org.uk with these details:
Your name, email address, telephone number, first part of your post code and where you found out about this course. You will then receive a confirmation email, confirming your place on this course. Alternatively, you could phone Nathan on 0161 235 8002 to book your place.
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