Adapt and Close the Gap
We are working with Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership to provide fully funded training to employers based and/or operating in the area.
Through Apt’s specialised training sessions, you’ll gain the tools, insights and confidence to recruit and retain disabled talent, helping your business thrive. These expert-led sessions will expand your knowledge, support inclusive practices and ensure your workplace is set up for success.
Take advantage of this valuable training and build a workplace where everyone can succeed.
Training Sessions – Register Now!
If you work in Renfrewshire Council local authority area you can register for our fully funded online training sessions. Dates will be continually added throughout 2025.
Tues 14th Oct From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work 10.00-12.30
This 2-hour online training session offers a practical introduction to bipolar in the workplace. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what bipolar is, how it may present and what effective support can look like. Drawing on lived experience and practical guidance, the session also explores reducing stigma and provides an opportunity to discuss appropriate and meaningful reasonable adjustments.
Wed 15th Oct – An Introduction to Easy Read by VIAS Full Day Course
Title: Easy Read Basics (CPD accredited)
Duration: 10am until 4pm (Breaks and lunch included)
Location: In-person at Hillington Business Centre Glasgow G52 4RE
Date: 15/10/25 (Limited spaces) – Book as soon as possible
What is Easy Read training?
Easy Read is an accessible format designed to make information easier to understand for people with learning disabilities, and others who have difficulty using standard versions of information.
Easy Read documents present information using a combination of simple language in short sentences, clear layout, and pictures that help to convey the meaning of the text.
Why is it important to provide information in Easy Read format?
When information is clear and easy to understand, people feel empowered. When people have knowledge that is easy to understand and find, they can:
Take part and feel like they are a part of the world around them.
Make choices based on facts.
Know what rights they have.
Learn new things and look for new chances.
It’s important to note that Easy Read doesn’t guarantee understanding—some people will still need help or a different format, like video or audio—but it is a useful way to break down difficult information and make it more inclusive and accessible.
What do you need to bring? We ask people to bring a laptop, a policy or a leaflet to transcribe into an easy-read document with our 1-2-1 support
Mon 3rd Nov – The Men and Mental Health Challenge 9-11.30am
This workshop will look at the reasons men struggle talking about their mental health or connecting with support services. We will explore why there is historical stigma amongst many men which stops them getting help. We will examine the indicators or signs that men can display to show that they are struggling. We will discuss ways to effectively engage with men and provide an insight into how a men’s peer support group works using my own personal experience of running the Glasgow support group, MindtheMen. The workshop will also cover the challenge of suicide which continues to be predominantly a male issue. I will also show how recovery from poor mental health for men is possible and the positive impact this can have on their lives, family, work etc.
Wed 5th Nov – From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work 10-12.30pm
This 2-hour online training session offers a practical introduction to bipolar in the workplace. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what bipolar is, how it may present and what effective support can look like. Drawing on lived experience and practical guidance, the session also explores reducing stigma and provides an opportunity to discuss appropriate and meaningful reasonable adjustments.
Tues 11th Nov – Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business. How to make a Difference 9-11.30am
This workshop is a response to the recently released suicide figures in Scotland from the National Records of Scotland. We will discuss why suicide is still a taboo subject but needs to be addressed as it remains the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 and is a significant risk to young people. We will explore why people with suicidal thoughts struggle to verbalise how they feel and understand what invitations we should be aware of that could alert us to suicide. Importantly we will learn the best way to ask the question about suicide that is proven to encourage people struggling to talk openly & honestly. We will learn what we should we do if we ask about suicide and the answer is yes? We will always talk about self-care for those who provide support or have experienced a suicide. The workshop will also introduce some of the world’s leading suicide prevention training courses that are available.
Tues 18th Nov – How to be a Confident Employer and Service Provider 2-4.30pm
Gain an understanding of your legal responsibilities and how to confidently support people with vision impairments as a service provider or employer. It covers how to consider accessibility from the outset, including venue selection, accessible transport links, clear signage, appropriate lighting, and inclusive communication methods. You’ll also receive guidance on anticipating the needs of attendees with sensory impairments and meeting your legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Mon 24th Nov – Workplace Wellbeing , what works? 9-11.30am
This workshop is an excellent starting point for those who feel that wellbeing is not a focus at work and also for organisations who maybe started with good intentions but plans but have lost momentum. We will discuss what wellbeing actually is and look at effective roles and structures. The changing attitudes & expectations in work about staff wellbeing. We will look at the cost of doing nothing . We will also talk about the very real five stages of burnout. We will introduce the PERMA model which is a theory of wellbeing that can be used to help workplaces understand what everyone’s drivers and responsibilities are when we talk about wellness at work. We will also discuss a successful wellbeing conversation tool that can help managers and colleagues. There will also be information on organisations who can support employers to help change their culture and embed wellbeing at the centre of all that they do.
Tues 2nd Dec – The Men and Mental Health Challenge 9-11.30am
This workshop will look at the reasons men struggle talking about their mental health or connecting with support services. We will explore why there is historical stigma amongst many men which stops them getting help. We will examine the indicators or signs that men can display to show that they are struggling. We will discuss ways to effectively engage with men and provide an insight into how a men’s peer support group works using my own personal experience of running the Glasgow support group, MindtheMen. The workshop will also cover the challenge of suicide which continues to be predominantly a male issue. I will also show how recovery from poor mental health for men is possible and the positive impact this can have on their lives, family, work etc.
Mon 8th Dec – Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business. How to make a Difference 9-11.30am
This workshop is a response to the recently released suicide figures in Scotland from the National Records of Scotland. We will discuss why suicide is still a taboo subject but needs to be addressed as it remains the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 and is a significant risk to young people. We will explore why people with suicidal thoughts struggle to verbalise how they feel and understand what invitations we should be aware of that could alert us to suicide. Importantly we will learn the best way to ask the question about suicide that is proven to encourage people struggling to talk openly & honestly. We will learn what we should we do if we ask about suicide and the answer is yes? We will always talk about self-care for those who provide support or have experienced a suicide. The workshop will also introduce some of the world’s leading suicide prevention training courses that are available.
Tues 16th Dec – Workplace Wellbeing, what works? 9-11.30am
This workshop is an excellent starting point for those who feel that wellbeing is not a focus at work and also for organisations who maybe started with good intentions but plans but have lost momentum. We will discuss what wellbeing actually is and look at effective roles and structures. The changing attitudes & expectations in work about staff wellbeing. We will look at the cost of doing nothing . We will also talk about the very real five stages of burnout. We will introduce the PERMA model which is a theory of wellbeing that can be used to help workplaces understand what everyone’s drivers and responsibilities are when we talk about wellness at work. We will also discuss a successful wellbeing conversation tool that can help managers and colleagues. There will also be information on organisations who can support employers to help change their culture and embed wellbeing at the centre of all that they do. More dates and training sessions coming soon! Registration is now open for all sessions listed above!
The T&Cs
Before registering, please read the course content to ensure it meets your training needs. Our training sessions run as interactive sessions; discussion and participation is involved (you can participate at a rate you are comfortable with). Therefore we have limited spaces available.
If, for any reason, you can no longer attend the training session, please inform us at info@susescotland.scot as soon as possible so we can fill the space from our waiting list.
You can also substitute your place with a colleague. In this case please send their details, including their name and email address, to info@susescotland.scot.
A maximum of 3 people per organisation can attend the same session. Training sessions are not recorded.
We aim to ensure our courses are as accessible as is reasonably possible. Please let us know of any specific needs you have or if there is anything we can do to make things more accessible for you, such as dial-in access, or if you prefer to interact via the chat function. Please add your request or information to the Accessible Communication section of the registration form.
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