BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SDF Learning Centre - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SDF Learning Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T163000 DTSTAMP:20260622T100755Z CREATED:20260317T124138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T100755Z UID:10000338-1782811800-1782837000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (glasgow) DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those who live and work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-3/ LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T133000 DTSTAMP:20260529T093634Z CREATED:20260316T120629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T093634Z UID:10000334-1782465300-1782480600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online GLASGOW) DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those who live and work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-glasgow/ CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-glasgow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T125344Z CREATED:20260511T112124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T125344Z UID:10000377-1782378900-1782394200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Principles of Harm Reduction (Online BORDERS) DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE BORDERS. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify sources of support to reduce drug related harm\, in relation to signposting people who use your service   \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-borders/ CATEGORIES:Principles of Harm Reduction LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-borders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T153000 DTSTAMP:20260303T101205Z CREATED:20260219T145325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101205Z UID:10000283-1782292500-1782315000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (Online scotland wide) DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-scotland-wide/ CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-online-scotland-wide/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T112009Z CREATED:20260429T103546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T112009Z UID:10000360-1781687700-1781703000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Ketamine Awareness (Online WESTERN ISLES) DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to explore key issues related to Ketamine use in Scotland\, including its effects and impacts. Increasing awareness of harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the current and emerging ketamine trends and polydrug use​ \n\n\n\n\n\n​Identify the physical and psychological effects and recognise the wider impact of ketamine.​ \n\n\n\n\n​Have an awareness of harm reduction and other support strategies  \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/ketamine-awareness-online-western-isles/ CATEGORIES:Ketamine Awareness LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/ketamine-awareness-online-western-isles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T163000 DTSTAMP:20260529T093105Z CREATED:20260316T112312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T093105Z UID:10000330-1780911000-1780936200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (glasgow) DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who live and work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-2/ LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T153000 DTSTAMP:20260303T101113Z CREATED:20260219T100939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101113Z UID:10000279-1780910100-1780932600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Enhancing Core Communication Skills (Online\, Scotland Wide) DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nObserve and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-scotland-wide/ CATEGORIES:Enhancing Core Communication Skills LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-online-scotland-wide/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T133000 DTSTAMP:20260529T092849Z CREATED:20260316T110849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T092849Z UID:10000329-1780564500-1780579800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness (Online glasgow) DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to those who live and work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the unit content for common drinks\, and low risk drinking guidelines ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify a range of reasons why people use alcohol   \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm ​  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-3/ CATEGORIES:Alcohol Awareness LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T133000 DTSTAMP:20260303T101012Z CREATED:20260219T141329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101012Z UID:10000281-1780046100-1780061400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online SCOTLAND WIDE) DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors\, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to engage and retain people in services  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify good practice to reduce drug related death \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-scotland-wide/ CATEGORIES:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-scotland-wide/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T163000 DTSTAMP:20260317T155329Z CREATED:20260316T105425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155329Z UID:10000328-1779960600-1779985800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (glasgow) DESCRIPTION:Developed and delivered by SDF\, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP  \n\n\n\nThis session is only available to people who work in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records. URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use/ LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR