Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid
This course supports awareness and confidence to support children and adults’ wellbeing. We explore mental health awareness, spotting the signs of wellbeing decline, listening to understand and empower people to access support. You gain a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Certificate on completion.
Fundamental Wellbeing Supporter
Eligibility: This course open to people who work and live in South Gloucestershire.
This practical, insightful one-day course equips you to recognise signs of mental health decline and use our A.C.T.© plan to offer effective support in emergencies and as longer-term solutions. Suitable for anyone working with children or adults.
Making Every Contact Count
Eligibility: This course is for anyone who works in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
This three-hour interactive course focuses on developing open conversation skills. Delegates will learn techniques to engage service users, clients, or patients in ways that empower decision-making and improve outcomes without giving directives. It is designed for anyone working in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.
Mental Health Awareness e-module
This 25-minute interactive workshop by the Public Health, Mental Health, Inequalities, and Community Engagement team introduces mental health concepts, differences between mental health and ill health, models, impacts, inequalities, and local support resources.
Signposting to Support for Individuals and Communities e-module
This guide from South Gloucestershire Council offers residents key information, contact details, and links for support in finance, employment, and well-being. It helps council staff, partner agencies, and community groups direct the public to appropriate support services.
SmokeFree Bristol: Essentials e-module
Trauma Awareness e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff, external partners, and foster carers.
This 40-minute interactive workshop by the Public Health, Mental Health, Inequalities, and Community Engagement team introduces trauma awareness. It covers Adverse Childhood Experiences, links between trauma and behaviour, compassionate responses, and self-resourcing. It's a resource for staff, partners, and foster carers.
Why Weight? Changing the Narrative Around Living with Obesity e-module
This course provides an introduction to the factors influencing weight and health. It delves into the building blocks for health and how they impact individuals. This course explores common beliefs about living with obesity, offering insights from real-life experiences and expert opinions.