PDU Training

The Practice Development Unit (PDU) facilitates training sessions to upskill the workforce around related topics to severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) so that people from a range of organisations feel confident to deliver approaches of support that work.

We are currently developing our training offer to respond to local workforce and system needs.

PDU Bereavement and Loss training

This training package has been developed in partnership with The Loss Foundation to improve support for people experiencing grief or traumatic loss, so people have the skills, confidence and strategies they need to assist bereaved service users, friends, family and colleagues. We are now offering session dates.

Other learning opportunities

The PDU offers a range of learning opportunities. See more on the following pages:

You can also find details of upcoming PDU events below:

Upcoming PDU learning opportunities

PDU Training - How to support those who are grieving

This full-day interactive workshop is delivered in person. It will help you to acquire skills, knowledge and strategies to use in your workplace and everyday life to have sensitive conversations around grief and offer effective support, both to people working in your organisation and those accessing your services.

Starts 10:00am Tuesday 14 January 2025

PDU Employability and Skills Community of Practice

An online forum for professionals, volunteers and people with lived experience of severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) who are passionate about employability, skills led recovery and resettlement, or new to this area and curious to learn more.

Starts 10:00am Wednesday 15 January 2025

Developing supportive pathways for neurodivergent adults in prison settings

Part of a new Practice Development Unit (PDU) online learning series where practitioners can develop their understanding of neurodivergence in the context of severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD).

Starts 1:00pm Wednesday 22 January 2025

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