Peer support face to face training: Dates in June 2023

Event date 16 Jun 2023
Date: 16 Jun 2023
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes
Overview

We offer training to individuals who want to be peer supporters and to peer support coordinators. The peer support training programme will provide a force with everything they need to implement a peer support network.

What does it cost?
There is no charge for this training for Home Office forces.
Who's it for?
This course is aimed at police officers and police staff, who want to become peer supporters, to deliver timely practical support to individuals who want to speak to a peer supporter in their force, or by exception and only in agreement with their force, as part of mutual aid.
How will the session be run?
The course is delivered face to face.
What if I miss it?
Regular courses are available, subject to your force having adopted this training.

Face to face training courses in June 2023:

  • 16 June - Northamptonshire Constabulary

The training will cover the following areas:

  • an overview of the OK peer support model
  • the peer support process
  • an introduction to mental health and self care
  • non–clinical training for OK peer supporters

Please note: Face to face training is 9:00am to 3.30pm on day one and 9:00am to 3pm on day two.

Upon completion of the course, delegates will receive a certification of completion.

How often does this training take place?

These courses regularly take place throughout the year and dates will be supplied directly to forces who have adopted this training.

How to access this training

To be considered for one of these courses, you must firstly contact your force wellbeing lead who may put your name forward. 

Please note we are unable to accept individual applications for this course.

What previous delegates are saying:

Very informative, I feel equipped to use my new found knowledge to support others with confidence.

It has given me enough information, knowledge and confidence to be a good peer support champion.

One of the best courses I have been on in a long time. Very engaging and really good course content.

Find out more

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Date: 16 Jun 2023
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes