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 29 July NeurodiversityWorks! Bitesize Training
This session will increase your understanding of the diverse capabilities and skill-sets neurodivergent people can bring to the workforce. Build your knowledge of inclusive ways of working and the simple adjustments you can make. Build confidence in recruiting, managing and retaining neurodivergent staff. This session will take place at 10.30-13.00.
Tues 5th Aug Wellbeing at Work – Where to start? 10am-12pm
Delegates will learn what Wellbeing is and why it is important for organisations to put wellbeing at the core of their business strategy. Delegates will be introduced to an overview of the PERMA Model and how to create a wellbeing culture within their organisation. The workshop will provide delegates with tried and tested techniques for having wellbeing conversations with their colleagues.
Wed 13th Aug An introduction to chronic pain and self-management 10am-12pm
This introductory session will look at the big picture of chronic pain and self-management. We will look at how pain works, dispel some myths and focus on the idea that pain is a whole person’s experience, not just a clinical condition. We will look at the issues that drive pain and outline the main principles of pain management.
Thurs 14th Aug Men and Mental Health – The Stigma Challenge 10am-12pm
This session Explains the facts about men’s mental health and resources and tips for looking after your mental health. Why do we need to talk about mental health? Mental health and stigma. Signs and signals to be more aware of poor mental health.
Tues 19th Aug How to be a Confident Employer and Service Provider 10am-12pm
Gain an understanding of your legal responsibilities and how to confidently support people with vision impairments as a service provider or employer.
Wed 27th Aug Managing Arthritis and MSK in the Workplace 10am-12pm
This session will increase your knowledge of incidence and impact of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) within work. We will provide you with an understanding and application of rights, reasonable adjustments, good practice in supporting staff living with arthritis or MSK, workplace solutions, principles of Self-management, promoting good MSK health and related information resources. This session will help employers support their employees to work well with their condition.
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 additional communication support, 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.
You will soon be able to register here for funded online training sessions in June and July. Registration for all sessions opens soon.
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Lived Experience Consultants
We’re growing our Experience Network! This is a group of people who have lived experience of a disability or long-term health condition who work with us to deliver projects, training and consultation. Find out more about joining the Experience Network.
