HVA are delighted to partner with Little Gate Supported Employment with a Lunch and Learn Event. Come and find out how your organisation can partner with Little Gate College providing work experience opportunities for their new students in this academic year.
Hear more about the College and how Little Gate are supporting an additional twenty young people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities through Supported Internships and their Future Ready programme. Informal conversation, with a presentation at 1.00pm. Spaces are limited. There will be a buffet lunch provided by Morrisons Hastings, Hattie Bakes Cakes and JFountains.
Portland Place
Hastings, TN34 1QN
United Kingdom
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Events
Loneliness Matters Workshop - Delivered by East Sussex Tackling Loneliness Programme, this interactive workshop will promote shared learning about loneliness & why ‘loneliness matters’- including-
• Definition of ‘loneliness’ & how it differs from ‘social isolation’
• Recognising loneliness in yourself & others & challenges in talking about loneliness
• Theory and psychology of loneliness- consider the causes & risk factors - personal characteristics & circumstances
• The symptoms & effects of loneliness & impact of loneliness on individuals
• What helps to tackle, reduce & prevent loneliness
• Next steps to support you in tackling loneliness in your community.
A light vegan lunch will be provided.
The aim of this course is to introduce you to legislation regarding equality and diversity and explore the concept of inclusion.
The objectives:
• To understand the Equality Act and how it affects volunteers
• To explore what is meant by equality and diversity
• To be able to put into use ‘inclusion’ in support that is provided
• How to reduce isolation and promote inclusion
The aims: To raise awareness of what adult abuse and how to raise a concern
The objectives:
• To introduce the legislation regarding safeguarding adults
• To understand the different forms of abuse and recognise signs
• To know how to react and what to do if someone discloses abuse
