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Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

Homelessness, or the threat of homelessness, continues to be an issue that affect many of our service users. In an area like Newham, where demand is high and accessing housing often comes with barriers, the solutions can sometimes seem complex. The session is intended to help identify these obstacles and how to overcome them. Homelessness can be resolved, but will only be achieved by building stronger partnerships and understanding the landscape in which we operate.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

The nature of Newham is that the borough will be hosting residents seeking asylum. Many of these residents may be quite vulnerable and it's important for frontline workers to understand the rights and entitlements of asylum seeking people.
This session will cover:
- People seeking asylum or refugee – what’s the difference?
- An overview of the asylum system and what is referred to as the hostile environment.
- Asylum support – what is it, what seeking asylum people are entitled to receive and how should they access it?
- Other important entitlements, access to health services, enrolment into schools and further education
- Where can you find assistance for people seeking asylum

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

The training will give an overview of entitlement to NHS services in England.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

The training will give an overview of entitlement to NHS services in England.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

Although extremism is understandably not on most people's minds when performing volunteer or community work in their local area, it is important to recognize how extremist groups can impact individuals and their communities. This course will provide the historical and current threat from extremism within Newham and East London, whilst giving you the tools to be able to recognise and report extremist symbols, messaging and misinformation.
This training will cover:
- What do we mean by extremism and radicalisation?
- How has this affected Newham in the past and present?
- How do extremist groups operate?
- How you can encourage resilience to extremist ideologies
- Prevent and referral pathways if you are worried about someone

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

A session to support you to understand when individuals may be struggling with their mental health, the signs to look out for, and how to signpost them to the right place.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

With the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills, our Residents need employment support more than ever before.

Join this training for an introduction to employment support in Newham.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

It is estimated that there are over 10,000 residents in Newham with NRPF. This may include up to 4000 children and young people. These residents may be some of our most vulnerable facing challenges around employment and basic necessities. This course will provide you with the essential context and knowledge you will need when working with clients with NRPF.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

The training will give an overview of entitlement to NHS services in England.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

Join this training for an introduction to children's safeguarding.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

It is estimated that there are over 10,000 residents in Newham with NRPF. This may include up to 4000 children and young people. These residents may be some of our most vulnerable facing challenges around employment and basic necessities. This course will provide you with the essential context and knowledge you will need when working with clients with NRPF.

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

The nature of Newham is that the borough will be hosting residents seeking asylum. Many of these residents may be quite vulnerable and it's important for frontline workers to understand the rights and entitlements of asylum seeking people.
This session will cover:
• People seeking asylum or refugee – what’s the difference?
• An overview of the asylum system and what is referred to as the hostile environment.
• Asylum support – what is it, what seeking asylum people are entitled to receive and how should they access it?
• Other important entitlements, access to health services, enrolment into schools and further education
• Where can you find assistance for people seeking asylum

Please note this training is for frontline workers and volunteers only. Residents cannot attend this training.

Awareness workshop focusing on key issues surrounding domestic abuse and gender based violence, as well as taking a look at the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.