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GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of up to three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. this is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015999How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints. Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson.
Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair. This course is perfect for you if you want to do exercise appropriate for reduced mobility. The first thing you’ll learn is that yoga is about so much more than bending into complicated poses.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Gladys Court Bournemouth
70/72 Wellington Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8JGTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016952How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to improve mental wellbeing
Enhance your mental wellbeing with our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental health. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St James Church and Community Arts Cntr
24 Seamer Road
Scarborough
YO12 4DTTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018237How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £54.60
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to improve mental wellbeing
Enhance your mental wellbeing with our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental health. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Fri 06/06/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018238How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
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Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 23/06/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016015How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Entry Level ESOL: Speaking and Listening Skills
This course will help you to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English and support your development onto further training. Learn how to communicate with others such as your child’s school, health care workers and others within the local communities. Build confidence in speaking to others by participating in classroom activities, developing friendships and new networking opportunities. We will look at every day situations and develop your communication skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 23/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015655How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Pre-Entry ESOL: Speaking and Listening Skills
This course will help you to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English and support your development onto further training. Learn how to communicate with others such as your child’s school, health care workers and others within the local communities. Build confidence in speaking to others by participating in classroom activities, developing friendships and new networking opportunities. We will look at every day situations and develop your communication skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 23/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015717How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 30/06/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016029How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Art Practical: Watercolour Painting
This is a 6 week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold setting.
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Dates:Wed 02/07/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00013006How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00