Free Training from Lancashire County Council for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations

Monday 26th March 2012 at Plungington Youth & Community Centre, Preston from 9.15- 4.30pm

The Outcomes Star™ is a unique tool for supporting and measuring change when working with vulnerable people. This training day will be facilitated by Triangle Consulting and there are places for 12 workers or managers from the Voluntary and Community Sector who work with families.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has set out further details on the establishment of local HealthWatch bodies, including a new start date of April 2013 and extra funding. The new local health bodies are set to replace Local Involvement Networks and will be the local consumer champion for patients, service users and the public. From next year, an additional £3.2m will also be made available to local authorities to establish local HealthWatch. Visit: www.dh.gov.uk

The aim of the Young Lancashire's Bursary Fund is to help young people to develop and enhance their life skills through an individual award ranging from £50 – £250 per applicant, for educational and/or developmental activities.