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By participating in the BACP CPD endorsed training, First Steps will ensure that you are adequately informed and able to cope with this condition should an issue arise.  We do not want you to have to wait until a situation reaches crisis point.  We know that early intervention is vital to ensuring the long term wellbeing of those affected.

The course will be delivered at First Steps main office in Derby City Centre by their team of expert trainers specialising in eating disorder management.  Training is BACP endorsed and ideal for qualified  counsellors and therapists. First Steps Derbyshire can provide support materials in formats to suit all forms of learning styles.

By the end of the session, you will

• Have a greater understanding of different types of  eating disorders and related issues 
• Understand the causes of eating disorders 
• Be able to recognise signs and symptoms 
• Know when, how and where to signpost clients for further support 
• Reflect on how this knowledge will affect your counselling practice. 

Eating Disorders are a highly complex mental health illness therefore; it is not possible to provide tailored solutions in the time available. However, the training is designed to be insightful into some of the ways a professional can work alongside someone with an Eating Disorder in a therapeutic manner and additionally, provide an informative basis of knowledge around Eating Disorders.  We recognise that each client is the expert on their own situation and ultimately, we don't have the answers, but through the training session we can offer insight into the processes behind the disorder, and a toolbox of some of the skills which professionals may decide to try.

First Steps Derbyshire’s training sessions run at a cost of £99 per person.

The course will run from 10.00am-4.00pm with time allowed for coffee breaks and lunch.  Delegates arrival time: 9:45am. There are places nearby to buy food.  There is parking in a pay and display car park across the road from the office.

Confirmed Dates for the training (2015):

• Saturday 27th June 2015
• Saturday 26th September 2015
• Saturday 28th November 2015

If you are interested, please contact Josie on josie@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

Anyone who is interested in the activities of the Volunteer Centre is welcome to attend.

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Wednesday 24 June at Artcore, 3 Charnwood Street, Derby from 3.00pm – 5.00pm.

The workshop will include:

•  An overview of legacy fundraising
• The benefits
• How to start your campaign
• Key things to include
• Successful legacy campaigns

If you would like to come along email nila.exley@communityactionderby.org.uk or call 01332 227723 

They would like to build up a picture of individuals who may be interested in accessing this group and to get an idea of the support they feel is needed to help them overcome their difficulties, through the online survey below:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/RVLMYJW

If you require a paper copy of the survey, then please contact First Steps on: 01332 367571.

Any Derbyshire-based organisation can register and receive the following benefits: 

• A free listing in the Members' Directory 
• Add your organisation's events to your Member's listing
• Registered users' events are highlighted in the events listings
• Registered users' events have the opportunity for promoted feature on the homepage
• Ability to use the marque as part of your marketing materials
• Inclusion in the County-wide campaigns to celebrate producers in Derbyshire
• Social media marketing support through the Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest pages

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Self help groups from across North Derbyshire will be present , along with other mental health support services.

Find out how self help can benefit you, how to set up a group and what self help groups are available.

There will be light refreshments available, a tai chi taster session, arts and crafts displays and much more.

Please feel free to drop in throughout the day and see what mental health self help has to offer.

For more information please contact Bryony or Roger at NDVA on 01246 555908 or email bryony@ndva.org.uk

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The Prince’s Trust and Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are offering a free four week training course giving you the opportunity to gain experience working in a variety of roles at The Royal Derby Hospital.

The Taster Day is essentially an information/selection day that involves group activities and a one-to-one interview with an NHS member of staff. 

What is Get Into NHS?

Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking at taking on 13 young people for a free four week NHS programme with The Royal Derby Hospital from Monday 15 June– Friday 10 July 2015. There are numerous roles available to cater for a wide range of interests. Current roles on offer are in the following departments; Pathology, Complaints, Finance, Radiotherapy, IS Patient Services, Transformation, Facilities, Professional Development, Library, Legal, and Wards. Some of these placements can be combined e.g 2 weeks in one department and 2 weeks in another.  Everyone will gain a First Aid Qualification as well as highly regarded in-house NHS training. 

Who is eligible?

• UK residents aged 16 – 25 who are 
• Unemployed 
• Motivated and interested in working for the NHS, and committed to completing the four week, full time work routine
• Able to travel to the programme (travel costs are covered)
• Tattoos and piercings to look professional
• No serious offenders (repeated or serious violent, sexual or drugs related convictions). All other offenders will be taken on a case by case basis.

Both the Taster Day and programme will be at The Royal Derby Hospital, New Uttoxoter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Email: kristian.hirscher@princes-trust.org.uk
Phone: 07436 797 253

Stallholders and performers wanted Saturday 13 June 

They are looking for stallholders and exhibitors - from artists and crafts people to food producers, musicians, performers and all that is 'Made in Derbyshire'. 

Contact Nikki Wright on 01629 533038 or e: ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk

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• Essential aspects of inspection and maintenance
• Accessibility of the playground with regard to the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act
• Different items of play equipment and surfacing
• Risk benefit judgements
• Play for older children
• Management, legislation, standards and guidelines
• Looking after natural play spaces

Thursday 16 July 2015 at Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH
Registration from 12.15pm for prompt 12.30pm start and 4.00pm finish.

£45 per person.

Please wear appropriate warm clothing, sturdy footwear and bring a brolly, even if it looks like rain the outside practical inspection will still take place!

You can downloaded a booking form at: www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk.  You will receive a confirmation of your booking along with directions to Hilton Village Hall.

For more information about the event please contact Helena Stubbs on 01629 592973 or email: h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk