Month: September 2022

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Event Workshop: 17 November 2022

Trauma, Domestic Abuse and Children and Young People under 18
Thursday 17th November 2022 | 9:30am – 12:pm

To book a place please contact emppo@eastlothian.gov.uk
NO LATER THAN Thursday 27th October

What is this training?

This training will focus on the impact domestic abuse has on children and young people under 18, the effect on development and trauma and the impact on child and family functioning. Participants will gain an overview of the Safe and Together model and will look at how to respond safely to disclosures by minimising service generated risks and re-traumatisation.

Who is this learning for?

This training is aimed at people who are working directly or indirectly with children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.

Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?

Applicants must have a firm grounding in Violence Against Women and Girls by either having completed ‘Understanding Violence against Women and Girls: Spotlight on Domestic Abuse’ or an equivalent VAWG face-to-face training and also the Domestic Abuse Awareness Raising Tool.

What are the learning outcomes?

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the impact of domestic abuse on child and adolescent development including the impact of trauma
  • Gain an overview of the Safe & Together model, including how the perpetrator’s pattern of behaviour impacts on child and family functioning
  • Understand the elements of safe practice when working with children and young people experiencing domestic abuse

How will the training be delivered?

This training will take place on a virtual basis, using Microsoft Teams. You should only sign up to this course if you are able to attend and can access the training via Microsoft Teams. 

How do I apply?

Speak to your line manager about whether this course is suitable for your role and level of experience.  Demand for this course will be high, therefore you are required to seek your manager’s approval, ensure that you are available on the day, and that you have protected time to attend before applying.  The closing date for booking on this course is Thursday 27th October.  We will confirm as soon as possible after the closing date if you have a place.

Note: This course counts towards the Continuous Professional Learning requirements (Child Protection) for registered social service workers.

To book a place please contact emppo@eastlothian.gov.uk
NO LATER THAN Thursday 27th October

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Event Workshop: 8 & 9 November 2022

Adult Support & Protection Roles & Responsibilities
Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 November 2022 | 9am – 12:30pm

To book a place please contact emppo@eastlothian.gov.uk
NO LATER THAN  TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER

Who is this learning for?

This Level 2 course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers working within East Lothian and Midlothian who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with vulnerable adults and who have a requirement to learn more about Adult Protection for their role. This course is suitable for staff who have not previously completed this training as it is not refresher training. It is not appropriate for social workers in adult services who have Council Officer duties under the Adult Support and Protection Act.

Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?

Applicants must have previously completed Level 1 Adult Support and Protection training (either through Learnpro, or a virtual or face-to-face session).

In advance of attending the course, you should ensure you are familiar with EMPPC Adult Support and Protection Policy and Procedures, ELBEG Adult Support and Protection Multi-agency Guidelines and as well as your employer’s Adult Protection Policy and Procedures.

What are the learning outcomes?

  • To understand the national and local policy and legislative context for Adult Protection
  • To describe the roles of agencies involved in Adult Protection
  • To become familiar with the key processes and procedures (including the duty to inquire, inter-agency referral discussions and case conferences)
  • To explain concepts of risk assessment and risk management in an Adult Protection context

How will the training be delivered?

This training will take place on a virtual basis, using Microsoft Teams, over two half days. You should only sign up to this course if you are able to attend both days, and can access the training via Microsoft Teams.  The training will be delivered on a multi-agency basis by professionals from Police, Health, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Adult Social Work and the Adult Support and Protection Lead Officer.

How do I apply?

Speak to your line manager about whether this course is suitable for your role and level of experience. Demand for this course will be high, therefore you are required to seek your manager’s approval, ensure that you are available on the day, and that you have protected time to attend before enrolling. You can then apply by completing the booking form overleaf. The closing date for booking on this course is Tuesday 11th October. Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter if they have been allocated a space on this course.

Note: This course may count towards the Continuous Professional Learning requirements for your registration body.

To book a place please contact emppo@eastlothian.gov.uk
NO LATER THAN  TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER

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Event Workshop: 28 September 2022

Mental health and women involved in selling or exchanging sex

28th September 2022: 11:30am – 1pm
FREE Event for front line workers and support services.

Register at   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-and-women-involved-in-selling-or-exchanging-sex-in-scotland-tickets-407337847467

Mental health is a core issue in the lives of women involved in selling or exchanging sex. In Scotland, the 2021 Snapshot by the Encompass Network of services supporting women involved revealed that 80% of the women supported disclosed a mental health issue.

Yet, the links between mental health and selling/exchanging sex are not simple.

For women mental health issues can be a pathway into exchanging and selling sex, for some the impact on their mental health is not fully seen until they have stopped their involvement, and for others the coping strategies used can impact long term on their mental health.

Further, being involved in the ‘sex industry’ can lead to and/or exacerbate previous mental health issues. It can affect women’s self-esteem and sense of self, change their perception of safety, and challenge their trust in others.

At the same time, women’s wider needs such as housing, safety, money, legal support, substance use support cannot be seen in isolation from their mental wellbeing. Indeed, lack of appropriate mental health support can become a barrier for women to approach and meaningfully engage with wider services.

Following the publication of our CSE Aware Bulletin on Mental Health, this CSE Aware event will offer an introduction to the mental health needs of women involved in selling or exchanging sex in Scotland. We will reflect on the links between women’s mental wellbeing and their wider needs, and discuss examples of good practice when responding to women.

 Agenda

This is an introductory session and is not intended to be a comprehensive training session.

The event will offer a mix of presentations and speaker inputs along with the opportunity for attendees to participate through polls, questions and a case study. The session will cover:

  • An overview of women’s mental health needs
  • Inputs from practitioners who support women selling or exchanging sex
  • Participation activities to consider how to respond to women’s mental health and support needs in practice.

 Who can attend?

This event is open to front-line workers and support services, and it will be of particular interest to those working on violence against women; mental health; sexual health and relationships; addictions; housing; advice and support; criminal justice; public health; and social work.

Please note this event is funded through Delivering Equally Safe and follows the Scottish Government’s approach to commercial sexual exploitation as a form of gender-based violence. The event will address women’s experiences from this perspective.

Register at   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-and-women-involved-in-selling-or-exchanging-sex-in-scotland-tickets-407337847467

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ELHSCP Response to National Care Service Consultation

A ‘Call for Views’ was launched by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee to inform their consideration of the Bill to establish a National Care Service in Scotland.

In August 2022, a new consultation asked for views on the proposed National Care Service Bill (more details here). The Bill would establish a national service for social care, ending local authorities responsibility for such services. The scope of arrangements could be extended to include healthcare functions, which are currently the responsibility of the NHS.  Elements of the Bill also have implications for IJBs.

ELHSCP’s IJB responded to the NCS Bill. You can view the response here.

Download Documents:

AUGUST 2022: ELHSCP Response to NCS Consultation

NOVEMBER 2021: National Care Service Consultation – East Lothian IJB Response.

More Information:

National Care Service Bill published – (www.gov.scot)