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URL:https://www.adph.org.uk/networks/london/events/healthy-start-training/
SUMMARY:Healthy Start Training - Level 2
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nCitizens Advice\, in collaboration with Food Roots part
 ners\, is launching Level 2 Healthy Start Plus training this autumn across
  London. This comprehensive training is designed to empower front-line sta
 ff and volunteers in various organisations with the skills and knowledge n
 ecessary to identify and support eligible individuals in applying for Hea
 lthy Start benefits.\n\nThis training is ideal for existing Food Roots pa
 rtners\, local authority teams\, public health professionals\, family supp
 ort workers\, and any front-line staff or volunteers who regularly engage 
 with vulnerable communities in London.\n\nWith thanks to the Greater Londo
 n Authority and the Mayor of London for funding this training.\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \nWhat You'll Learn:\n\n 	Eligibility Identification: Gain the skills to 
 identify individuals eligible for Healthy Start benefits and guide them th
 rough the application process.\n 	Holistic Support: Develop a comprehensiv
 e understanding of how to provide additional support to pregnant women\, y
 oung mothers\, and families. This includes income maximization strategies\
 , an introduction to key benefits such as Universal Credit\, cost of livin
 g assistance\, and childcare entitlements.\n 	Connecting to Resources: Lea
 rn how to connect individuals to a range of local and national support ser
 vices\, both face-to-face and through digital platforms.\n\nThis training 
 builds on the foundational Advice First Aid provided by London Citizens Ad
 vice\, as well as the existing Level 1 training for Food Roots partners\, 
 enhancing your capacity to provide well-rounded support.\n\n\n\nKey Focus 
 Areas:\n\n 	Identifying Broader Issues: Learn to recognize and address wi
 der issues affecting individuals and families\, directing them to the appr
 opriate advice services.\n 	Active Listening &amp\; Referrals: Improve you
 r active listening skills\, understand how to effectively signpost to advi
 ce services\, and gather essential information to make effective referrals
  to additional support services.\n 	Comprehensive Support: Enhance your a
 bility to provide thorough and informed support by connecting individuals 
 to the most relevant resources and information available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThi
 s Pan-London training will be piloted across various partnerships in Londo
 n\, starting this autumn. Participants will not only strengthen their abil
 ity to support Healthy Start applications but will also expand their capac
 ity to assist with a wide range of other support services.\n\nRegister her
 e\n\n\n\n\n
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