Training

To a large extent improving health in Knowsley depends on people making healthy choices – to stop smoking, drink sensibly, eat healthily, take physical activity, keep to a healthy weight and so on.  Many people find it difficult to make healthy choices and need practical, one to one support.  We offer a number of courses for frontline staff which aim to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide such support.

Who is the Training for?

Each course is designed with a specific target audience in mind and linked to a national or local Public Health priority area.  Courses are open to anyone who works towards promoting health in Knowsley which includes staff from health, local authority and voluntary sector agencies in the borough.

Our Courses are Free

All courses are free to any individual or organisation working to promote the health of people in Knowsley.

Venues

All venues operate a no smoking policy. Directions to the venue are sent with the confirmation so please plan your journey before the course date.

Water is provided for courses. Tea and coffee is usually available to purchase.

Style

All of the courses are delivered by experienced trainers with extensive skills.  We recognise that different people learn in different ways, so a range of learning methods are used.  Courses are participatory and interactive, with group work and discussion to assist individual learning.  In order to continually develop and assess our courses, you will be asked to undertake an evaluation at the end of each training session.

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

We endeavour to make our courses accessible to all.  If you have any particular needs, which it would be helpful for the facilitator to know about, please contact them directly to discuss prior to the course.

Courses include:

Alcohol

Brief Interventions

Healthy Lifestyles & Supporting Clients to Make Health Related Lifestyle Changes

Healthy Weight

Mental Health

Sexual Health

Stop Smoking and Smokefree

Working with Groups

Applying for Courses

How to apply

DWS and Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector Staff

To apply, ask your manager to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax Dot Murphy on 0151 449 3835 with your name, address and telephone number, course required and any disclosed learning needs.

KIPS 5BP staff

Once you have received permission from your manager e-mail your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include staff assignment number and name, together with full details of the course.

KMBC Staff

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss your training needs.

Please bear in mind the following:-

• Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• Confirmation of your booking/s will be by email.
• If you DO NOT get a confirmation it means your application has not been received and you need to contact the department.  
• Once we have confirmed your place, we will assume that unless we receive notice of cancellation, you will be attending.
• If a course is significantly overbooked, we will do our best to meet demand by organising an extra session; if this is not possible you will be offered a place on the next available date for which a new application form should be completed.