Whatever your area of work NORCAS Training and Consultancy will help you get a grip on substance misuse issues. We have delivered bespoke training courses for many not-for-profit organisations.
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| A series of half -day BRIEFINGS FOR HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS, outlining their legal responsibilities in relation to section 8 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the new Anti-social Behaviour Bill |
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| A highly regarded ONE DAY FOUNDATION TRAINING course in substance as part of the Norfolk Drug Action Team's [www.nordat.org.uk - hyperlink please] monthly training programme, helping participants to understand a complex issue and know more about drugs, those who use them, and the services on offer. |
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| A 3 day COURSE FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS, helping them to increase their confidence when engaging with drug using clients, understand and complement the work of local drug services, and support families dealing with home detox. |
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""The volunteers were engrossed …. I am certain that the knowledge gained form your visit will be invaluable when we are supporting victims and witnesses"
Gill Reason,
Co-ordinator - Victim Support Norfolk
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| A specialised 2 day course for CONNEXIONS PERSONAL ADVISORS geared specifically to gaining an understanding of the role drugs may play in young people's lives, and helping them to consider the use of various techniques and resources to carry out harm reduction work. |
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| Working with a local HOMELESS CHARITY to help them devise and implement a suitable RESIDENTS' DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY. A programme of staff consultation and subsequent tailored training backed up the successful implementation of the policy. |
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| A 2 day course for carer's support agency on ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND INTERVENTION |
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"The work you have undertaken with us has been both informative and challenging … the complexity of the issues and legislative constraints were taken fully into account, but still provided staff with essential, down to earth, clear procures"
John Hales,
Head of Care, St. Martins Housing Trust |
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| A half day seminar for a local PCT entitled LIVING WITH HEPATITIS, actively involving those diagnosed with Hepatitis B or C and their families. |
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| 2 hour sessions for SERVICE USERS looking at OVERDOSE PREVENTION, focusing on exploring popularly held myths and practicing lifesaving techniques that can be employed overdose happens. |
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| A 1½ day course for GP REGISTRARS, including general awareness, the use of screening and brief intervention techniques and involving live role-play scenarios |
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"This and the foundation course have been really excellent. The course was very relevant and practically based, and ideal for practitioners in the field. I now feel much more able to deal with clients with such issues and that my 'toolkit' has been fattened up significantly."
Connexions Young People's Advisor, Norfolk
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| An evening talk and follow up consultation given to PARENTS AND GOVERNORS to help them understand drug issues in school and take an even handed approach. |
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We are constantly busy designing and delivering new courses, presentations, and seminars.
Here are some of the things that we have covered:
- Foundation Awareness level Two - Working with Drug Users
- Drugs Alcohol and Young People
- Harm Reduction - Principles and Practice
- Methadone and Opiate Treatment Options
- Cannabis Crack and Cocaine - Understanding and Approach
- Drugs and Homelessness - Exploring Ways Forward
- Problem Drinking - Who Needs a Specialist?
- Dancing not Wrestling - Motivating Clients to Change
- Shared Care - Getting The Ball Rolling
- Specialist Services - who? what? and when?
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