Adult Support and Protection training courses

If you are interested in attending, please forward your name, designation, agency, email address, line manager’s name, and the course(s) you would like to attend to asptraining@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. You can also get in touch if you require any additional information.

Financial Harm Awareness

Thursday 14 April: 13.30pm to 16.30pm

Course content: Recognise the types and indicators of financial harm; understand the impact of financial harm on different adult groups; state the sources of help or interventions that will support or protect adults experiencing financial harm; understand how to report adults at risk of financial harm, in relation to the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

This course is open to all staff within all services and agencies within North Ayrshire who work with adults on a regular basis.

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Wednesday 27 April: 9.30am to 12:30pm

Course content: Training exploring domestic abuse and its effects; be able to define domestic abuse as sexual, physical, mental/emotional abuse; appreciate the impact of domestic abuse on those who experience it and how it affects their behaviours and choices; understand the main issues of providing a sensitive and appropriate service to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse; be able to identify and list local sources of support and information for women and children experiencing abuse.

The course is open to staff from all services/agencies in North Ayrshire.