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One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. This one off session helps learners to recognise what mental health is and have an awareness of common mental health issues including what factors affect mental health. to start conversations and know how to look after your own mental health.

One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. This one off session helps learners to recognise what mental health is and have an awareness of common mental health issues including what factors affect mental health. to start conversations and know how to look after your own mental health.

One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one year (Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009). Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. providing participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one year (Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009). Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. providing participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

This course introduces learners to concepts of mental health, mental illness and wellbeing. It provides an understanding that all individuals have mental health and how you can support others and how to manage your own mental health and wellbeing.

Did you know that spending time being engaged on a task can help reduce racing thoughts and a busy mind? On this course you will learn the basics of a few craft activities that you can use in a mindful way to help you relax. In each of the sessions, you will create some fantastic items whilst finding out how these crafts give you the chance to use focused attention to escape daily stress of life. Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first speak to you and on completion of the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and can close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

Taking time to stop and observe nature can be helpful in improving our wellbeing. Our walking photography course will not only show you ways to take better photographs but also how taking a moment in nature can give us a different perspective. Using the Five Ways to Wellbeing to help us feel more connected to the world around us while taking time to pause and focus. Meeting Point: Audley & QP Neighbourhood Learning Centre Pringle Street, Blackburn BB1 1SF Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first speak to you and on completion of the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and can close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

Being outside and getting close to nature has been proven to be great for our wellbeing. This course provides connections with nature and the opportunity to explore horticulture. Each session will provide the opportunity to make a positive contribution to our local natural environment and recognise the impact this can have on our own wellbeing. Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first speak to you and on completion of the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and can close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

Do you struggle with sleep or being able to unwind? Would you like to meet others, share tips and learn techniques to reduce stress and sleep more? Join our experienced tutor to explore what makes us feel stressed, methods that can help us relax and what we can do differently to improve our sleep hygiene. Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first speak to you and on completion of the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and can close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

Do you struggle with sleep or being able to unwind? Would you like to meet others, share tips and learn techniques to reduce stress and sleep more? Join our experienced tutor to explore what makes us feel stressed, methods that can help us relax and what we can do differently to improve our sleep hygiene. Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first speak to you and on completion of the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and can close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

*There is a small charge of £2.50 payable each week to cover the cost of the ingredients * Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

The Level 2 Health and Social Care course is designed as a progression opportunity from Level 1 Health suitable for people who have experience in the social care sector and want to achieve a qualification in Health social care sector and enrichment activities to give you an insight of roles and working practices in Health