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June 2021
Online Training Calendar
Working Well offers a wide range of online courses that you can
access as part of our workplace programme, all courses are free,
with the exception of the Mental Health First Aid England courses
which are offered at very discounted prices.
To make it easier for your staff to book, we have included the
Smoothbook booking links for the training courses as well.
We update our training offer each month and will be launching: Men – It’s Good To Talk sessions
for Men’s Health Awareness week 15th-20th June. We’ve also included the videos for the
Women’s Health Awareness month campaign as well (p2).
NB – MHFA England have increased their prices to reflect the postage costs for resources. From
1st April the prices will be: Mental Health First Aider training £54pp, Rerfresher training £23pp,
Mental Health Awareness training £22pp.
Please note that this document should not be shared outside of your organisation. This
training is only for organisation’s and staff who are signed up to our programmes.
Working Well courses:
• Men – It’s Good to Talk (Men’s Health Awareness June 21) (p2)
• Workplace Health Champion eLearning (p3)
• ½ day MHFA Mental Health Awareness training (p 4)
• MHFA England Mental Health First Aider training (p 5)
• ½ day MHFA England Refresher Training (p 6)
• 6-week Introduction to Mindfulness Lunch and Learn (p 6)
• Weekly “drop in” Mindfulness sessions (p 7)
• Lunch and Learn sessions (p 7)
• Are you sitting comfortably video (p10)
• 1:1 Health and Wellbeing Checks (p 10)
• Managers & Staff Stress Awareness training online (p 10)
• Additional training and eLearning links staff (p 12)
• Action for Happiness (p12)
• Zerosuicidealliance eLearning (p 15)
• Working Well Video tutorials (p 15)
For more information please contact lmowforth@nhs.net or
provide.workingwelltraining@nhs.net
or go to our website: https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/workplace
Or LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-well-essex/
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Men – It’s good to talk (Men’s Health Awareness week – 15th – 20th June
On the 15th-20th June the world celebrates
Men’s Heath week. This is a time to bring
awareness to health issues that affect men
disproportionately and focuses on getting me
to become aware of the problems they may
have or could develop, and gain the courage to
do something about it.
This June the Men’s Health Week theme is “Can
Do” there are lots of free downloads on steps to avoid spreading the virus, the best action out of
lockdown to the “new normal” and important employers’ information. There are also a series of
online events you can sign up for as well. For more information go to: www.menshealthforus.org.uk
It’s good to talk - Working Well will be running a number of sessions, just for the chaps:
• Staff Stress Awareness – Tue 8th June 10am-12noon
• Managers Stress Awareness - Thur 17th June 9am-1pm
• What’s in your stress container – Thur 10th June – 12.30 – 1.15pm
• 30 min Health and Wellbeing checks- 8th June & 22nd June - 9.30am-12.30pm
All of these sessions can be booked via our Smoothbook online booking portal:
https://cal.smoothbook.co/5efc6d447f4caf7a6181cc21
Women’s Health Awareness month – May
2021
Our sessions were very well received, and for those of you
who were not able to attend, I enclose the videos, links
and factsheets:
Video links:
• Dr Caroline Marfleet – Menopause (only available until 20th June 2021): Click to Download
• Menopause Matters: https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/
• Carers First video – if you have the FREE QR code reader on your phone, just scan the code
to watch the video:
• Endometriosis UK Slides: R:\Healthy Living Centre\Healthy Living Centre\Working
Well\Training\Womens Health month May 2021\Endometriosis Slides 21 5 21.pptx
• Workplace Menopause Support : R:\Healthy Living Centre\Healthy Living Centre\Working
Well\Training\Womens Health month May 2021\Menopause Support in the Workplace -
Recoded Session Slides 27.5.2021.pptx
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• Complementary and alternative therapies explained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfOgoLlWHIo (Miss Joan Pitkin, Reader, Imperial
college
• https://menopauseintheworkplace.co.uk/employment-law/good-for-employers-and-
employees/
WHC eLearning – Introduction to Health Improvement eLearning
modules available
The training aims to help give your organisation the business
edge by investing in your most precious asset, your staff. It
will help prepare your Workplace Health Champions for their
role, and ideally should be completed before the initial Year 1
Planning meeting. It can also be used for new WHCs to your
existing Committee. The training is run over 3 sessions: -
• Understand the important role and benefits of improving health and wellbeing in the
workplace
• Learn evidenced based strategies to start to build/improve your workplace health and
wellbeing
• Understand the importance of evaluating and gathering feedback for Provide and your
organisation
• Understand the Working Well Accreditation
• Know how to access further support and information to develop your programme
• Learn about workplace evidence and best practice (national and local)
• What is Health, Mental Health and Stress and understand inequalities in health
• Understand behaviour change principles and SMART goal setting
• ECC Making Every Contact County training
Once completed the WHCs will receive a certificate of attendance.
To order your eLearning modules, please contact your Workplace Lifestyle Practitioner,
provide.workingwelltrainng@nhs.net or lmowforth@nhs.net
“Excellent, thank you” “We have all the tools we need and are
excited to get the ball rolling.”
“The training was comprehsive and contained
lots of useful links”
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Online MHFA England half day Mental Health Awareness training
The MHFA England ½ day training is an ideal introduction to mental
health and ways to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace. The
course cost is £22pp (which includes a manual and workbook). We are
launching these for Working Well organisations this month.
This course supports and promotes mental health and also your in-house
Mental Health First Aiders and covers: -
• What is Mental Health
• Stigma and vulnerability Stress and Stress Management
• Spotting the signs of distress
• Mental Health Conditions: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosis, Self-Harm, Eating
Disorders, Alcohol, illegal drugs and mental health
• How to start a supportive conversation, mental health toolkit and resources
To book into a course please go to: https://cal.smoothbook.co/half_day_MHFA
NB All sessions run from 9am-2pm. Purchase order number required to confirm the booking
and payment before the training is required. In order to organise delivery of the manual and
workbook, we will require a home address, post code and telephone number 2 weeks before
the training date.
“Very informative and gave clear understanding of “Many thanks – it was a great course”
mental health. Supporting material very easy to
understand and use for future reference”
“Very informative, lots of opportunities to “I think everyone should be made to
participate” attend this training. It just gives you a
confidence to not be afraid of mental
“Enjoyed the pace of learning and enjoyed illness and that just very simple ideas
watching the real life clips” can help someone”
Thank you for providing the training, the The manuals are great quality with lots
manual and workbook. It was clearly delivered of useful information and plenty of space
on Microsoft Teams, easy to access too. for my own notes too so thank you for
providing them as well
helpful to have a few basic tools, helpful The video clips were useful and provided
phrases to use vs unhelpful ones and not to be variety to the training as well as
afraid to appropriately seek emergency, teaching.
professional help.
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MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aider training courses (was the
face to face 2-day course)
The course is delivered free (normally costs £300 pp), there
is a charge for the resource: £54 per person. If you would
like to book a course, please contact
provide.workingwelltraining@nhs.net
In the current situation we are delivering the old 2-day
course as an 8-session online training. It’s organised
slightly differently as each participant has to complete a 3-
hour eLearning session before each “live” session, so although the training time is the same we
have to spread the training over 2-4 days. Participants need to complete all 8 sessions to be
receive the Mental Health First Aider certificate.
“Excellent course, that I would highly recommend”
“Really good course, should be rolled out to more people”
“Good course delivered with good humour, compassion and inclusion.
Thank you”
“Great course, relaxed delivery and great networking and inclusion”
Organisations will be asked to set up a supervision programme for MHFAiders, to support them
following an intervention, this may be via in-house Occupational Health services or via their EAP.
The course aims to: raise the awareness of mental health literacy, reduces the stigma around
mental ill health, boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues,
encourages people to start a conversation with someone who may be experiencing a mental
health issue and promotes early intervention and enables recovery.
The training will focus on how to apply Mental Health First Aid skills: -
• Session 1: Mental Health First Aid, mental health and depression
• Session 2: Depression and suicidal crisis
• Session 3: Anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders and self-harm
• Session 4: Psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Our next MHFA Training dates are:
• 9,10th & 15th June • 29th June & 6th July
• 13th.14, & 16th July •
To book your place, please contact provide.workingwelltraining@nhs.net
NB All sessions run from 9am-2pm. Purchase order number required to confirm the booking
and payment before the training is required. In order to organise delivery of the manual and
workbook, we will require a home address, post code and telephone number 2 weeks before
the training date.
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MHFA England Refresher training
We will be launching the new half day MHFA Refresher training for all
participants of 2 day and 1-day MHFA England courses. It is suggested
that all participants should attend this session every 3 years.
The course costs £24pp (RRP £150pp) and runs from 9am-2pm.
The MHFA England training is central to your workplaces wellbeing
strategy and continued organisational success. By investing in this
high quality, evidence-based training, you have given your employees the skills to manage mental
health at work. The four-hour refresher course will support and empower your Mental Health
First Aiders and MHFA Champions (2 day and 1-day training) by: -
• Renewing their skills
• Updating their knowledge of mental health supports
• Giving them the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Enabling your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to refresh their skills, the same way
your physical first aiders do, is a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to
treating mental health and physical health equally. Investing in the course will give you the
confidence that your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions are performing their roles
safely and effectively.
“I really enjoyed this course and feel that it has helped to re-refresh my understanding of MHFA
and has reminded me to put my own judgements to one side. Thank you.”
“Really gained a lot from the course, some especially relevant at the present time. The trainer
showed a great deal of professionalism as well as empathy and understanding”
To book into a course please go to: https://cal.smoothbook.co/half_day_MHFA
NB All sessions run from 9am-2pm. Purchase order number required to confirm the booking
and payment before the training is required. In order to organise delivery of the manual and
workbook, we will require a home address, post code and telephone number 2 weeks before
the training date.
6 Week Introduction to Mindfulness Lunch and Learn training
The 6-week Introduction to Mindfulness Lunch and Learn course.
Participants have found the session really helpful.
• Next 6-week course starts on Thursday 14th January. Please
use the Smoothbook link to book your place.
Mindfulness originates from Buddhism, it’s a skill anyone can learn and you do not need to be
spiritual or have particular beliefs, but the benefits can help improve mental and physical
problems. It will help you to:
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• Get more enjoyment out of life, by learning and connecting with what is happening in the
present moment; what is happening in your body, mind, or surroundings, in a non-
judgemental way.
• It will increase your awareness, and help you manage your thoughts, feelings and events
(both positive and negative) and learn helpful responses.
• Feel calmer, & kinder to yourself & manage stress better
• Manage/improve physical health and pain
Each week participants will receive a 15 min Mindfulness practice video to complete at home.
Weekly “drop in” Mindfulness practice sessions
This weekly session is available to all, and is ideal for anyone who has completed either our 6-
week programme, or who has experience of mindfulness. Each week the session will focus on a
different topic, allowing you 15 mins of calm, to rest, reflect and refresh.
Sessions run every Thursday at 12.30pm
To join the session please go to: Click here to join the meeting
Lunch and Learn sessions
We are offering a number of “open” Lunch and Learn sessions, which are rotated monthly and can
include: -
• Back to Basics: 1-hour session to help sedentary workers to learn simple stretches and
core exercises that will improve posture and manage back pain.
• Food for Thought: a 1-hour session to help you understand the effect some foods and
drink can have on wellbeing.
• Understanding Food Labels: A 45 min interactive session to help you make informed
choices about the food you buy, particularly “convenience” lunches bought “on the go”.
Are they really as healthy as you think … we’ll find out!
• What’s in Your Stress Container: A 45 min awareness session to help you understand and
manage personal stress and learn new healthy coping strategies
• Managing Working from home/life balance: a 45 min session to help support a positive
balance and make the most out of changes to working patterns.
• 6 week Better Healthy Eating: a weekly 30 min session, including a CBT approach to help
you make healthier choices to support the Better Health campaign. Each week we will
focus on a different topic: regular eating, reducing snacking, label reading, increasing
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physical activity levels and comfort eating. There will also be a small amount of
independent work required each week as well. Participants need to be available to attend
all 6 sessions.
• 6-week Introduction to Mindfulness: a weekly 30 min session to help you to understand
the principles of Mindfulness. (please also see our weekly Mindfulness Practice sessions) –
New Course starts 29th April
• Music Appreciation: We live deeply immersed in sound, and music is a
wonderful part of our lives. Music has the power to speak to our souls,
to profoundly affect our mood, to relax, energise, move us. The idea is
to start each session with a gentle introduction about the composer,
the genre, or the music instrument, and then we'll listen to the piece
together. The music will be especially selected to be relaxing,
energising or uplifting. Why not join Domanico, who will share his
passion for music. We hope to run this session each month
• Crafty Half Hour: Why not try a new craft, chat and have a giggle. It’s a great way to relax
and unwind. We also record tutorial videos of each craft, so you can make them after the
session as well. You will be sent details of the resources you will need to take part in the
session.
• Art for All: We are thrilled to offer this new 40min session, run
by Mariapaola, a volunteer Art Teacher. Painting is an excellent
way to relax, develop a deeper awareness of the beauty around
us, and a natural strategy to grow a mindful attitude.
Watercolour is an easy, relatively inexpensive medium,
beginner-friendly, and with a very gentle learning curve. This
introductory session is designed to enjoy a journey in art while
having a relaxing experience at the same time.
To guide you through a gentle introduction to the technique and the materials we'll paint a piece
together, using everyday items you have at home: tea, coffee, turmeric, toothbrushes, cotton
buds, decorating brushes, sponge/scourers, which will open up your mind to creative new ways to
paint.
We do ask that participants have the following two items to ensure success:
✓ Black pen (this can be a biro, felt tip etc)
✓ Watercolour paper (which can be purchased from amazon for £4-6.00 (ideas for links:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faber-Castell-WD791655-A4-Watercolour-
Pad/dp/B00TAUXFMQ/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXJjb2xvdXIgcGFwZXI%3D-
ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=watercolour+paper&dchild=1&keywords=watercolour+paper&pd_rd_i
=B00TAUXFMQ&pd_rd_r=3c366199-cdaa-4ea5-b104-
bcee4a93d15d&pd_rd_w=FoMxE&pd_rd_wg=9kn2U&pf_rd_p=0c799c14-fd2d-4652-a647-
3581649b0ff7&pf_rd_r=NWC081GFQ3CMFWRW12QE&psc=1&qid=1610038302&sr=1-1-
fe323411-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canson-Montval-
watercolour-practice-
including/dp/B000KJO3QS/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=watercolour+paper&qid=161
0038302&sr=8-12 ) using watercolour mediums on traditional paper may not have the
desired effect.
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The session will also include a video tutorial to help independent practice.
To book your place please to go: https://cal.smoothbook.co/5efc6d447f4caf7a6181cc21
NB To enable us to start on time, please join the Microsoft Teams session 5 mins before the start
time. Please also ensure you are in a quiet space with good internet connection
“Learnt stretching exercises, how to improve “I enjoyed the exercises and will try and keep
posture” them up”
“Very good, eye opener. Will try and change “found the stretches useful” “another fab
the way I sit and stand” session, thanks Lyn”
“Was great to make some time for myself to “Take each day at a time and make time to do
reflect on how I am feeling and to recognise something relaxing. I realised that everybody
some of the things that are triggers, or is dealing / coping with this in different ways
contributors to my stress” and that we have a strong team who are
there for each other”
“Focussing on what you can and cannot
change” “That it is okay not to be okay”
“Lunch and Learn virtual sessions are so “It was good to review what was in my stress
accessible” container again as even though I have access
to it, it made me spend time on myself,
“I am a mental health first aider so was aware thankyou”
of, and have used, the stress container.
However, I have taken a note of some of the “Loved that we were all worked for different
useful tools that I can utilise for improving my employers. New faces always makes a
(and others) mental wellbeing.” difference to me as I am a sociable person”
What’s in your Stress Container eLearning
If you are not able to attend our 40 minute
Lunch and Learn, why not complete it using
our new eLearning audio session. As this is a
What's in your stress powerful exercise, we do ask that you identify
container audio session a “safe” person you can talk to, if the session
causes you any distress.
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Are you sitting comfortably video
With many of us spending longer hours working from home,
experiencing less physical activity, it is not a surprise that we
are feeling sluggish and we may be experiencing discomfort
and pain. There are significant risk factors for physical health
when we sit for more than 4 hours at a time, so we have
developed a short 15 min desk stretch video to help improve
posture, reduce back ache, and generally feel refreshed. What
are you waiting for … https://youtu.be/W7e7lGQrQ9Y
30 min online Health and Wellbeing Checks
Our 30 min online, 1:1 health and wellbeing check offer, includes
support and signposting to help you make changes to:
• improve physical activity levels
• improve diet
• provide stop Smoking support
• support healthy alcohol consumption
• manage stress levels as a result of COVID and support a
healthy recovery
These sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams and are run on a weekly basis. To book your
place go to: https://cal.smoothbook.co/5efc6d447f4caf7a6181cc21
To access the session, you will need a laptop, phone etc that is in a quiet, confidential space with
good internet connection.
“The questionnaire was really useful, in “Was a really good session, was a bit worried
advance of the meeting, to evaluate my about it being online but worked really well.”
current physical and emotional wellbeing and
choices. Having done so, I already made a
decision to enrol on a diet and have already
increased my exercise. It was the push I
needed after a month of being injured and not
exercising.”
Managers and Staff stress awareness workshops
The Managers Stress Workshops have been a very popular addition to the #AddressYourStress
campaigns. We have now produced an online training session, which initially we be delivered on a
rolling calendar of sessions, so your staff can choose a time that suits them.11
The 4-hour Managers Stress awareness workshop and a 2.5-hour staff
Stress Management Workshops are available free to participating WW
organisations.
“very good, informative”
“Thank you, lots of key, and accessible information”
The programmes are designed to complement each other and to complement the MHFA 2 day
First Aiders courses and the MHFA Line Managers Resource.
Managers Workshop aims:
• Understand the models & definitions of stress & the effects of the stress response
• Be aware of the importance and impact of workplace resilience
• Be able to recognise the causes and effects of stress
• Understand the legal implications of stress in the workplace and company guidance (HSE
Management Standards, policies, OH, HR, other support and the MHFA Line Managers
Resource)
• Understand the role of Mental Health First Aiders
Understand the process needed to support your staff and yourself
• Communicate more effectively when handling challenging management situations
• An introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and the power of thoughts and emotions
• Identify key personal and team coping strategies:
Staff Stress workshop aims:
• Understand the definitions of stress and the effects of the stress response
• Reducing the stigma of stress – “let’s talk”
• Be able to identify key personal coping strategies
• Be able to recognise the causes and effects of personal stress in the workplace
• Company support (Policies, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational
Health/MHFA England)
• Understand the role of Mental Health First Aiders
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and the power of thoughts and emotions
• Identify key personal coping strategies
To book onto these sessions please go to: https://cal.smoothbook.co/5efc6d447f4caf7a6181cc21
Managers HSE Stress Risk Assessment session
This 2-hour session has been developed to aid managers in understanding the signs, symptoms
and causes of stress and supporting their employees through the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) Stress Risk Assessment process. This is a useful tool to determine the causes of the stress
which then enables the manager and employee to work through how they can reduce those
stressors.
• Understand the signs and symptoms of stress
• Understand the Causes of Stress
• An employer’s Legal Requirements12 • Familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety Executive Standards • How to conduct a Stress Risk Assessment in a virtual environment • How to empower yourself to help others To book onto these sessions please go to: https://cal.smoothbook.co/5efc6d447f4caf7a6181cc21 NB This session is in addition to the Managers and Staff Stress Awareness training as well. Additional free online learning opportunities: We have listed a wide range of other online training sessions, that you may want to promote to your staff: Psychological first aid training Developed by Public Health England and suitable for front line staff and volunteers at the forefront of the coronavirus response across England will be able to access a new Psychological First Aid (PFA) training course. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/psychological-first-aid-in- emergencies-training-for-frontline-staff-and-volunteers The free online course https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-covid-19 teaches responders how to give practical and emotional support on issues such as job worries, bereavement or isolation to those affected by coronavirus. Frontline responders can access the training materials for free through the Future Learn website Action for Family Happiness Why not join their new online coaching programme: – 10 days managing during COVID: www.actionforhappiness.org https://www.actionforhappiness.org/media/938815/afh_webinar_12nov20.pdf There are many other free webinars available when you sign up. For more information on Resilience tools and free training go to: https://resiliencetraining.net/
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FutureLearn – free online learning
Futurelearn.com - FREE
online learning MOOC –
Massive Online Open
Courses. Produced by
Universities, as a way
encouraging further
training, many of the
modules are part of
current degree courses.
Choose from a massive range of courses, that change regularly.
Online learning offers you the opportunity to explore new subjects you are passionate about.
You can opt to pay for a year’s membership (£180), which entitles you to access the courses after
the initial timeframe for the course, and you can also download a certificate of completion. There
is no limit on the number of courses you can access. There are some ideal modules for new
businesses and SMEs, as well as science, general interests: -
• Football: more than a game • What is a Mind
• Emotional Intelligence at work series • Understanding GDPR
• CBT to treat back pain • Business Fundamentals series
• How to succeed at interviews • Nutrition and Wellbeing
• Fundamentals of project planning • Reversing Diabetes: Fact or Fiction
• The many faces of dementia • Unleash your potential
• An introduction to organisational • Starting a business
behaviour: how to understand your • Improving your study techniques
people
For more details go https:/futurelearn.com/
Active Essex #KeepActiveAtHome campaign
Active Essex are promoting lots of good hints and tips to stay active during
the pandemic, this includes a range of videos that you can do at home.
With an easy colour-coded timetable, you will be able to see what
activities are going on to suit your needs. And if you miss a session, no
problem - check back later and it will be saved to the channel.
https://www.activeessex.org/keep-essex-active-youtube/
Headspace
Headspace are offering their services free to NHS staff, employers and their employees and
anyone who is unemployed or Furloughed. This includes a collection of guided meditations and
exercises (including brand-new recordings) Head over to their website to register
https://www.headspace.com/work/covid-1914
On-line ACL Courses
ACL have a wide range of online courses available. Head over to
their website to view the full catalogue of courses
https://aclessex.com/online-courses/. Get involved with
activities such as a photography scavenger hunt, learning simple
Spanish food & drink phrases, Twitter tips, art deco flower art,
basic recipes and ACL Book Club. There’s something for
everyone. Keep an eye out on social media and the website:
#Beinspired #KeepLearning #StayHomeSaveLives
FREE online Mental Health and Wellbeing
courses
As part of ACL’s Mental Health and
Wellbeing Programme, they have launched a
series of free online courses to support
people at home during this challenging time
of social distancing. Courses last for 6-weeks
for 2.5h per week. The courses are: -
• Positive Thinking For Stress Reduction
You will learn how to understand the mind and body relationships of stress and how to
engage positive thinking to reduce negative stress and improve wellbeing.
• Reducing Anxiety And Staying Healthy
Develop helpful routines, behaviours and thinking styles in staying healthy.
• Self-Care For Resilience
Boost your resilience and develop a self-care plan that nurtures and supports your
wellbeing during these challenging times.
• Virtual Health And Wellbeing
Identify the components of health & wellbeing; develop and build a positive approach to
health and wellbeing using discussion, activities and self-reflection.
To participate in these courses, learners will need a laptop or PC with webcam and microphone,
internet connection with Google Chrome browser, an email address and be able to access websites.
For more details please go to: www.aclessex.com15
Zerosuicidealliance eLearning
ZSA has recently launched this new training module,
which is a brief introduction to what social isolation is,
how it affects our mental health, and how to help
someone who may be isolated. In just 5-10 minutes this
module covers adjusting to the new normal following the
Coronavirus pandemic, and takes into account the
significant changes in how many of us live and work.
You can also access the other ZSA modules:
• Step 2 – ZSA Gateway training – this training module is a brief but vital introduction to
suicide awareness. In just 5-10 minutes, you will learn how to approach and help someone
that you think may be considering taking their own life
• Step 3 – ZSA Suicide Awareness training – A more in-depth suicide awareness training
session. In under 30 minutes, the training aims to give you the skills and confidence to
help someone who may be considering suicide. This training also works towards the wider
aim of breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide by encouraging open conversations
about it.
For more details to go: www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training
FREE Working Well video tutorials
We have pleasure in sharing with you the tutorials and online sessions that we have run. Please
share these with staff who have not been able to attend the live sessions:
Men’ s Health Awareness videos: These sessions were recorded for our November 2020 event:
Keepy Uppy Challenge: https://youtu.be/ZneztkP4h3w
• Testicular Cancer – my story: Reece: https://ss10000270-
my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/reece_folkard_gfm_co_uk/ERbRRg451H9Dg-
09fJla1PoBtv0w1yNyLw9kfMyRQuvPag?e=V2bmCU
• Prostate Cancer: My story Keith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdRa2Eq6sgM
• Addiction – my story: Rob: https://youtu.be/5LRRgjQnjZk
• MATES FC: Billy Hurricks: https://youtu.be/qQG5WJae_-E
• CHAPS: Chris Booth: https://youtu.be/wI092ot0Ju0
• Farleigh Hospice - Good Grief: Mark Cobbin: https://youtu.be/pMjcVgNz1ZM
Are you sitting comfortably – 10 min seated stretches: https://youtu.be/W7e7lGQrQ9Y16
Crafty Half Hour Videos:
• Origami Christmas Tree Tutorial: • Gift Bag tutorial:
https://youtu.be/-CWrtLSfVTs https://youtu.be/85xpVwwLkd8
• Origami Christmas Angel tutorial: • Gift Bag Montage:
https://youtu.be/eo1UKrvYgKI https://youtu.be/IO_IKXKn33U
• Pine Cone Bird Feed Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/0HxlcQypJXA
Art for All videos:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bl7zjfid7bn3lot/AAArWWNY0EvhLRgFP0yjpW6La?dl=0
Music Appreciation:
• Hans Richard Stracke conducting the Philarmonia Hungarica:
https://www.yout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbe9XeV3yOs
ube.com/watch?v=Bbe9XeV3yOs
• “The typewriter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVFR7wDZT9A
Colbea online training courses
Colbea (Colchester Business Enterprise Agency) have a new partnership with HC Media Group, who
are delivering a series of online Masterclasses over the next few months on the following topics
12th May – Driving Business Growth
9th June – Business Mechanics
For more information go to: https://colbea.co.uk/business-training/
FREE Sensory Champion Training for Healthcare workers
We have received funding to hold sessions for healthcare staff, as
COVID has highlighted the lack of accessibility in many GP
surgeries in particular, with changes to signage and telephone
only access proving very difficult.
The fully funded Sensory training courses running through
January, February and March 2021. These courses are available
to GP Practice staff and people working within and around GP
practice services in Essex.
We are keen to fill these spaces and so are open to suggestions of
other primary care staff who would benefit from this training,
although the funding is aimed at Primary Care Health
professionals so we need to keep within this remit.
The content is bespoke and includes COVID related impacts and adjustments for barriers to access
such as visual signage and use of masks.17
Completion of the course will enable you to:
• understand the causes and effects of sensory loss.
• be able to identify someone with a sensory loss.
• understand barriers and isolation caused by sensory loss.
• gain insight into the emotional and psychological effects of sensory loss.
• learn how to look after your sight and hearing and the importance of wellbeing,
independence and social inclusion for people with sensory loss.
• have an understanding and knowledge of communication and equipment to aid inclusion
and independence.
• create inclusive working practices for colleagues, clients & customers with sensory loss.
For more details please contact: Ruth Pye, Sensory Action Alliance & Champion Co-ordinator -
03330 133 262 or 07423 649110, ruth.pye@essexcares.org Website: www.ecl.orgYou can also read
