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2 Welcome to the Macmillan free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer in the Midlands geography All The study days in this prospectus are free to attend. All courses are one day unless otherwise stated. In exchange for this free training, you will be asked to complete a simple online feedback form; this will be ed to you after the training is complete. The information collected will assist us in identifying how effective the learning event have been in meeting participants needs. How do I apply? To book on to a course or for further details about the venue, facilities and timings, please contact your L&D team on: Application information required: SWMidslearning@macmillan.org.uk or /443 Name:...Address:... Telephone Number: address: Mobility needs, dietary and other requirements: Role (e.g. Member of Support Group, User involvement, Volunteer):... Organisation (e.g. Name & location of your support group or which organisation you volunteer for or are involved with in other ways):... Workshop title you wish to attend:...date/venue:... All course places need to be confirmed. Macmillan needs to ensure charity funds are spent wisely. If you find that you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible so that we can try to fill your place. We endeavour to run all programmes on the dates and venues advertised; however minimum numbers are required and if not met programmes may not be viable to run. 2 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

3 Cancer Awareness Programme The aim of this one day free workshop is to raise awareness of the nature of cancer, prevention, early detection, investigation, staging and treatment options for cancer. Workshop objectives: Describe the biological nature of cancer in basic terms Discuss the risk factors for developing cancer List the potential signs for common cancers e.g. breast, prostate, bowel, lung and skin cancer Discuss the staging of different cancers and investigations to stage and diagnose cancer Describe the main treatment options for cancer Tuesday 3 rd May 09:30-16:00 Nottingham Community & Voluntary Service Thursday 19 th May 09:30 16:00 Priory Rooms, Birmingham Wednesday 5 th July 09:30 16:00 LCB Depot, Leicester Thursday 29 th September 09:30 16:00 Lord Leycester Hotel, Warwick Thursday 27 th October 09:30 16:00 Northampton Guildhall Thursday 10 th November 09:30 16:00 Meeting Point House, Telford 3 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

4 Listening & Responding We all like to think of ourselves as good listeners, but do you want to do more to develop your listening skills, so that you can better support people affected by cancer? This one day workshop will help you to identify the differences between listening and other helping strategies such as providing information and advice as well as developing and practising your listening and responding skills in a supportive environment. Who is it for? Open to patients, carers, volunteers who are interested in or currently involved in supporting people affected by cancer. People running cancer support and self help groups. What will I get out of it? An opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop appropriate and constructive ways of listening and responding to people through active practice. Friday 6 th May 09:30 16:00 The Gateway Education & Arts Centre, Shrewsbury Tuesday 28 th June 09:30 16:00 St Thomas Centre, Chesterfield Tuesday 12 th July 09:30 16:00 Rugby, venue TBC Wednesday 14 th September 09:30 16:00 LCB Depot, Leicester Tuesday 18 th October 09:30 16:00 Priory Rooms, Birmingham Wednesday 9 th November 09:30 16:00 Northampton Guildhall 4 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

5 Buddying and Befriending Do you, or would you like to, offer buddying or befriending to someone who is living with cancer? Are you planning to set up a service, or already running one, and want to ensure good practice? This free workshop will give you an overview of what s involved in buddying and befriending so that you are able to understand the role of a buddy/befriender, establish best standards of practice and be able to manage the emotional demands of the role. Who is it for? People who are interested in the buddy/befriender role and people setting up buddying and befriending services or those already part of existing buddying/befriending services who are interested in reviewing their practice. What will I get out of it? Greater understanding of what the buddy/befriender role entails and what constitutes best standards of practice. Tuesday 10 th May 09:30 16:00 Nottingham Community & Voluntary Service Tuesday 28 th June 09:30 16:00 Priory Rooms, Birmingham Wednesday 21 st September 09:30 16:00 Wildwood Rooms, Worcester Wednesday 26 th October 09:30 16:00 LCB Depot, Leicester Tuesday 22 nd November 09:30 16:00 Wolverhampton, Venue TBC Tuesday 29 th November 09:30 16:00 Northampton Guildhall 5 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

6 Supporting Others through Loss & Bereavement This one day workshop helps you gain a deeper understanding on the wide range of losses and grief experienced by people affected by cancer. It helps you feel more confident in using your skills to deal appropriately with individual situations. It is important to understand that you will need to be prepared to explore and share your own experiences in this workshop. Who is it for? Open to people who are interested in or are currently involved in supporting people affected by cancer through loss and bereavement. Friday 27 th May 09:30 16:00 Kindle Centre, Hereford Thursday 9 th June 09:30 16:00 LCB Depot, Leicester Monday 4 th July 09:30 16:00 YCA, West Bromwich Friday 2 nd September 09:30 16:00 Stafford venue TBC Thursday 15 th December 09:30 16:00 Northampton Guildhall 6 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

7 Survivorship & supported self-care (Living with and beyond) This interactive day will provide participants with the practical tools to support people affected by cancer to live as well as they can for as long as they can. Topics will include: Cancer survivorship and developments for supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer Evidence base for and practical application of physical activity and nutrition for cancer survivors Person centred approaches to support people to self-manage Who is it for? Open to patients, carers, volunteers who are interested in or currently involved in supporting people affected by cancer. People running cancer support and self help groups. Tuesday 21 st June 09:30 16:00 Priory Rooms, Birmingham Thursday 1 st December 09:30 16:00 Meeting Point House, Telford 7 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

8 Support Group Training This one day course is designed to provide you with information and good practice skills for running a cancer support group including setting aims and objectives for your group, dealing with confidentiality issues, bereavement support and also who you could contact to inform them about your group. None currently organised for the West Midlands. None currently organised for the East Midlands 8 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public

9 As well as face to face training, please take the time to look at our online options. Learnzone provides free and easy access to a wide variety of learning resources, online courses and development tools from Macmillan Cancer Support. We know that cancer doesn t just affect someone physically. It can affect everything relationships, finances, work. That s where we come in. As well as providing opportunities to develop and learn, we re here to provide extra support to everyone affected by cancer. Whether it s offering benefits advice, guidance on returning to work, or support with getting active again, we want to help give people the energy and inspiration they need to feel more in control of their life. Right from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Visit to find out more about how we can support you and the people you help. 9 Free workshops for volunteers, service users, support groups and people affected by cancer 2016 Midlands geography LearnZone.org.uk/public