Training and Advice

Your home is just one part of your life. Feeling well, confident and secure in work and everyday life matters just as much. That’s why we’re offering a range of free training, courses, and advice designed to support you and your household.

This section brings together opportunities to help you build skills, improve your wellbeing, and move forward in work or education, all in a friendly, supportive way and at a pace that works for you.

Health and Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing encompass a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving physical, mental, and social health. These initiatives often focus on promoting healthy lifestyle choices and providing education on preventing and managing diseases.

RevivR

The British Heart Foundation's CPR Revivr campaign equips the public with life-saving CPR skills through training and resources, aiming to improve cardiac arrest survival rates across the community.

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Kick Start Your Health

This program provides comprehensive resources to help individuals stop smoking, lose weight, and enhance physical activity through tailored recipes and practical advice, fostering long-term health improvements.

Advice

Healthier Families

Promotes wellness by encouraging families to be more active and make nutritious food choices. This initiative supports creating sustainable healthy habits that benefit all family members' physical and mental health.

Advice

Careers and Workplace

Careers and the workplace focus on creating a productive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive professionally. This area covers a range of topics from equality and diversity to continuous learning and workplace safety.

Equality & Diversity

Advocates for inclusive workplace policies that respect and value diversity, aiming to create an equitable work environment where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.

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Cyber Security

Focuses on educating employees about the importance of safeguarding digital information, providing training on preventing cyber threats and ensuring a secure online work environment.

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Hook, Line and Sinker

A free gamified e-learning course designed to help everyone spot and avoid phishing scams and online threats, this interactive course makes learning about cyber safety engaging, practical and fun.

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Open University

Available Open University courses that are free of charge, offering opportunities for professional and personal development across a variety of disciplines without the cost barrier.

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CV Writing

Provides expert guidance on crafting a compelling CV that highlights key achievements and relevant experiences, tailored to catch the eye of employers and stand out in a competitive job market.

Advice

Job Application Advice

Offers insights and practical tips to enhance job applications, covering everything from cover letter writing to interview preparation, helping candidates effectively showcase their skills and secure employment.

Advice

Learning Costs Support

Assists employees and job seekers with financial aid options for professional development courses and training, ensuring accessibility to education that can advance their careers without financial burden.

Advice