Designed for all those working in health and social care, our popular programme of Free, lunchtime learning bitesize courses continues.
To book any of the bitesize courses mentioned in this email Book here by following this link and entering the code 58478
Upcoming Courses:
Thursday, 11th June 2026: Safeguarding Adults - Identifying and Responding to Home Takeover (formerly Cuckooing)
Suitable for: Anyone who works with adults in a safeguarding context
Your Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the live seminar delegates will understand:-
- What Home Takeover is
- Identify those who are at risk of Home Takeover
- What signs to look out for
- How to respond effectively using relevant legislation & multiagency working
- Appropriate Safeguarding measures and risk assessment tools
- Which legal measures and prevention strategies can be taken
Your Trainer: Alison Smales
Alison Smales has a Masters in Social Work and Applied Social Studies and 20 years’ experience in mental health and social work law, policy, practice and management in various London local authorities and mental health teams.
She has extensive knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application in practice and since 2021, has worked as an Independent Social Worker, Expert Witness, and Practice Educator, compiling court reports at the instruction of solicitors, and supervising students and apprentices undertaking social work placements in mental health teams.
Alison works as a Visiting Social Work Lecturer and trainer in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act, Safeguarding Adults, and the Mental Capacity Act, as well as devising training for police recruits about the Mental Health Act and the AMHP role.
She is a Mental Health and Adult Social Care Inspector for the Care Quality Commission (CQC), regulating and inspecting mental health inpatient and community services. Alison is passionate about learning and development, particularly within practice education, and is a skilled communicator, adding value, knowledge, and expertise to training.
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This FREE, learning seminar will take place from 12.30 - 1.30,
The seminar will last 45 minutes and there will be a 15 minute question and answer session to finish.
These free places are limited, so sign up now and be sure not to miss this high quality event
Save the date! Thursday 11th June, 2026 at 12.30. Book here by following this link and entering the code 58478
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