The Ridge
Hastings
TN34 2SA
United Kingdom
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Event Details
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Join the conversation around mens health and wellbeing.
Share your views and experinces, and learn more about Mr Hastings and St Leonards and the movements journey to date.
Hear about the inspirational activities being led by local men in the community, the collaborations that are being developed, and the movements plans for the future.
Meet our learning partners 'Apteligen' who are helping us share the impact and learning from this exciting movement.
Watch the 'Men Don't Talk?' film made by men from the Mr Hastings and St Leonards.
Course Aims
This course is aimed at voluntary organisations and volunteers to ensure they are aware of lone working risks and tips on how to avoid them.
The course will cover:
• The importance of a risk assessment
• Recognising risks for volunteers
• Safe lone working
• Home visits
• Recognising the warning signs of aggression
• De-escalating and defusing aggressive situations
• Knowing what resources exist
• Reporting possible safeguarding concerns
Target Audience:
Anyone who works on their own, without direct supervision or support at any time.
Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.
