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.
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.
Tues 9th Sept Inclusive Communications: Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 10.30am-1pm
This training covers key principles such as layout, font choice, colour contrast, and the use of plain language to ensure information is clear and easy to navigate. You’ll also learn about the importance of offering materials in alternative formats, such as large print, audio, or braille to meet your duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Mon 15th Sept Managing Arthritis and MSK in the Workplace 2pm-4pm
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.
Wed 17th Sept From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work 2pm-4pm
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 17th Sept 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: 17/9/25 (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.
Thurs 18th Why Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business 10am-12pm
This course aims to provide learners with a brief introduction to suicide prevention. It is not designed for crisis support. The course explores the latest statistics in relation to suicide in Scotland and the stigma that exists around this topic. Learners will also explore how to contribute to breaking down this stigma and develop the confidence to support someone who is having thoughts of suicide and getting the appropriate support.
Tues 23rd Flexible Working Workshop 2pm-4pm
This 2-hour highly practical and interactive ‘flexible working workshop’, is designed to encourage and support employers to embed flexible working in their organisations. Content would include:
- The business case for flexible working and the current flex landscape in Scotland – supported by key data
- Overview of the types of flexible working including flex in frontline roles
- Case studies of flex in action in a range of sectors
- Unpicking key employer challenges in relation to flex
- Top tips to move the dial on flex in your organisation
- Overview of flexible working legislation
- The session will provide plenty of opportunity for discussion
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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Other Apt Projects
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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.
