Power and Control – Getting it Right!

‘I would suggest that all Care Managers and those who work in care organisations do this training.’

About This Course

This course will help you discover how people receiving support and those providing it can work together, sharing power to build lives that are fulfilling and self-directed.

Ready to elevate your learning experience? Dive into the power of lived-experience training!

 

Format:

In this face-to-face 1 day course, you’ll learn through a range of interactive approaches: from films and presentations to real stories, open discussions, and hands-on exercises. All our impactful courses are co-led by the ARC Scotland Associates with real lived experience.

 

Prices

£1,150 per organisation (16 attendees maximum)

 

Who is it for?

This course is ESSENTIAL learning for anyone providing support, or using support themselves, as well as for parents / carers and policy makers. Each role is vital, so this is about collaboration and getting the balance right to ensure incredible outcomes that empower people to take control of their lives.

 

Learning Outcomes

Lived-experience led training will always stick with you. In this authentic learning journey you’ll:

• Gain insight into what it takes to live a fulfilling life and why meaningful involvement matters.
• Learn ways to create positive, empowering experiences and support balanced relationships.
• Develop skills to recognise opportunities for greater control and independence.
• Leave with practical tools, confidence, and enthusiasm to promote shared power and autonomy.

 

Our Trainers

Robin Paris – co-ordinates the National involvement Network (NIN), ensuring disabled people’s voices are heard across Scotland.  He brings previous experiences of working within mental health.

Catherine Dempsey – has worked in social care for 15 years, with a particular interest in using Person Centred Planning to keep the focus on what matters to people.  She heads ARC’s programmes and learning, bringing stakeholders together to improve lives and support.

Gregor Hardie – is passionate about involvement and helping companies think how to better support people with disabilities, is on the Board of Directors of People First (Scotland) and Co-Chairs the National Involvement Network (NIN).

 Lynnette Linton – cares about making sure everyone has their say, and that people are listened to and respected in their choices.  She is a trainer in Talking Mats and is the Co-Chair of the National Involvement Network (NIN).  She is on the Board of Trustees for ARC UK.

Charlotte Mitchell – is passionate about the rights of disabled people, and campaigns for better services with CAPS advocacy and ARC Scotland.

 

Brought to you by the experts in lived-experience training, ARC Scotland

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