NHS Sexual Health Promotion Service

This half-day session introduces the issue of female genital mutilation (circumcision) which is prevalent in particular communities. Delivered in partnership with specialist professionals, the session explores the personal, cultural and legal issues of this harmful practice, with an emphasis on the implications for women who may have experienced it and the development of appropriate practice for working with them.

A lively, interactive one-day course in which learning takes place through a series of exercises designed around a live performance of a powerful piece of drama by Loudmouth Education and Training. Focusing on adolescent sexuality in a contemporary context of hostility and negative attitudes, this very experiential training explores the possible consequences of this experience for a young person. Participants are invited to explore their own assumptions and values and to examine how these might impact on their professional practice. The course is challenging, thought-provoking and fun.

This course offers a two-day introduction to various sexual health issues including personal skills, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The aim is to raise awareness of the different aspects of sexual health and to build skills and confidence in practice. There is a particular emphasis on working with young people. However, as the approach is on building practical skills such as communication and negotiation, much of the course content will be transferable to other client groups.

This one-day course offers the opportunity to explore a range of cultural and social attitudes towards sex, sexuality and sexual health within African Caribbean communities. Sexual health is interpreted in its broadest sense, and connections are suggested between historical perspectives and African Caribbean sexual health in the UK today. Another lively, interactive and participatory course, so expect to have fun! This course is always popular with professionals who are themselves of African Caribbean origin, but is designed to be of relevance to everyone who has a professional interest in sexual health and who works with African Caribbean service users.

This one-day introductory course explores some of the key legal issues relating to sexual health work. Pitched at a basic level, the morning session addresses the principle of confidentiality and touches on a range of other legal issues, with a particular emphasis on working with young people. The afternoon session is delivered in partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust and explores the developing area of law surrounding the transmission of HIV. The aim of the day is to dispel myths and develop confidence and skill in practice for professionals working in a variety of settings.

This one-day course addresses the basics of HIV for various professionals. In a style that aims to demystify and differentiate between the factual and the mythical, participants learn how HIV is transmitted, using a model for assessing risk that can be applied in any situation. The course covers various aspects of HIV, including an experiential session on personal values and attitudes.

This one-day course explores some of the important issues for professionals who work with young men. The course has a holistic focus on the key issues that influence young men's sexual health, such as self-esteem, confidence, communication, negotiation skills, peer pressure and attitudes towards risk. The emphasis is on further developing professional skills in working with young men to promote good sexual health.

This participatory one-day session is aimed specifically at key workers working with young residents in temporary housing projects. Delivered by Loudmouth Education and Training, the interactive session uses drama, comedy and discussion to raise sexual health awareness and explore barriers and communication issues between young residents and key workers. Based on extensive research with young people, the programme gives participants an insight into young residents’ views and imparts interactive techniques that can be used when working on sexual health issues with individuals or small groups. Please note that this course finishes at 3.30pm.

This one-day course explores some of the important issues for professionals who work with young women. The course focuses holistically on the key issues that influence young women’s sexual health, such as self-esteem, confidence, communication, negotiation skills, partner pressure, the role of friendships and delaying early sex. The training will provide professionals with ideas for exercises and resources for use in sexual health promotion work with young women.

Access to this course is only available by application to the Drug and Alcohol Action Team. Information and booking details will be distributed to eligible organisations prior to the training dates. For further information, please contact Angela Hylton or Stacey Smith at Birmingham DAAT (0121 465 4930). Applications will not be accepted by the Sexual Health Promotion Service.

Epidemiological data reveals a comparatively high prevalence of HIV infection in many African countries. Local statistical information from the West Midlands also describes an over-representation of African people in HIV infection trends. This one-day course explores HIV, with a particular focus on stigma and discrimination faced by African people living in the UK. The emphasis is on the cultural diversity within and between different African communities and the opportunities and threats to effective working that this presents, rather than on developing HIV awareness in general. This training explores the barriers to accessing information and services experienced by African communities and identifies a variety of techniques and resources for working with these groups.

Developed by the Sexual Health Promotion Service, the Sexual Health Roadshow is a useful resource consisting of pop-up display boards with a range of display material covering different sexual health topics. It has a variety of applications and can be a valuable visual tool to promote sexual health at events, or as an interactive resource for sex education sessions with young people. The Roadshow is available on free loan to anyone who has been trained in its use. The one-day training course covers the range of display materials and the practicalities of erecting and dismantling the boards safely, as well as some basic techniques for maximising the impact of the resource. The course involves assembling and dismantling display boards, so comfortable clothing is recommended. The training may be unsuitable for people with limited mobility.

The South Asian communities of Birmingham are an exceptionally broad and diverse group of people whose ethnicity originates from the Indian sub-continent. This includes Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities. A variety of cultural issues such as language, religion and gender roles can give rise to particular sexual health issues for some members of these communities. This one-day course offers an opportunity to explore these issues in a safe environment. Again, sexual health is interpreted in its broadest sense, and the learning is generated mainly from experiential work. The barriers that may exist to accessing information and services within these communities will be explored, with an emphasis on identifying a variety of techniques and resources for working with these groups.

This one-day introductory course explores some of the key legal issues relating to sexual health work. Pitched at a basic level, the morning session addresses the principle of confidentiality and touches on a range of other legal issues, with a particular emphasis on working with young people. The afternoon session is delivered in partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust and explores the developing area of law surrounding the transmission of HIV. The aim of the day is to dispel myths and develop confidence and skill in practice for professionals working in a variety of settings.

This course offers a two-day introduction to various sexual health issues including personal skills, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The aim is to raise awareness of the different aspects of sexual health and to build skills and confidence in practice. There is a particular emphasis on working with young people. However, as the approach is on building practical skills such as communication and negotiation, much of the course content will be transferable to other client groups.

In addition to this course being delivered 4 times this year by the Sexual Health Promotion Service, the same course will also be offered a number times by Birmingham Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Group at a choice of venues in Birmingham. For further information about these additional courses, please contact Birmingham Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Group (0121 303 3541).

This one-day course addresses the basics of HIV for various professionals. In a style that aims to demystify and differentiate between the factual and the mythical, participants learn how HIV is transmitted, using a model for assessing risk that can be applied in any situation. The course covers various aspects of HIV, including an experiential session on personal values and attitudes.

This one-day course explores some of the important issues for professionals who work with young men. The course has a holistic focus on the key issues that influence young men's sexual health, such as self-esteem, confidence, communication, negotiation skills, peer pressure and attitudes towards risk. The emphasis is on further developing professional skills in working with young men to promote good sexual health.

This one-day course explores some of the important issues for professionals who work with young women. The course focuses holistically on the key issues that influence young women’s sexual health, such as self-esteem, confidence, communication, negotiation skills, partner pressure, the role of friendships and delaying early sex. The training will provide professionals with ideas for exercises and resources for use in sexual health promotion work with young women.

Delivered by Loudmouth Education and Training, this one-day course provides a range of simple and practical techniques that can be adapted and used by professionals to deliver age-appropriate sexual health and relationships awareness to young people (aged 5 to 18). All of the techniques are interactive, but no role play is involved. These approaches offer an opportunity for exploring sensitive issues in an open and honest environment and can be a lot of fun! The course is suitable for professionals who are interested in personal, social and health education issues for young people.

This one-day course addresses the basics of HIV for various professionals. In a style that aims to demystify and differentiate between the factual and the mythical, participants learn how HIV is transmitted, using a model for assessing risk that can be applied in any situation. The course covers various aspects of HIV, including an experiential session on personal values and attitudes.

Developed by the Sexual Health Promotion Service, the Sexual Health Roadshow is a useful resource consisting of pop-up display boards with a range of display material covering different sexual health topics. It has a variety of applications and can be a valuable visual tool to promote sexual health at events, or as an interactive resource for sex education sessions with young people. The Roadshow is available on free loan to anyone who has been trained in its use. The one-day training course covers the range of display materials and the practicalities of erecting and dismantling the boards safely, as well as some basic techniques for maximising the impact of the resource. The course involves assembling and dismantling display boards, so comfortable clothing is recommended. The training may be unsuitable for people with limited mobility.

This two-day course offers a more in-depth opportunity to explore various issues (including personal skills, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections). The course aim is to raise awareness of the different aspects of sexual health and to build skills and confidence in practice. There is a particular emphasis on working with young people. However, as the approach is on building practical skills such as communication and negotiation, much of the course content will be transferable to other client groups.

In addition to this course being delivered 4 times this year by the Sexual Health Promotion Service, the same course will also be offered a number times by Birmingham Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Group at a choice of venues in Birmingham. For further information about these additional courses, please contact Birmingham Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Group (0121 303 3541).

These half-day briefing sessions are scheduled to precede World AIDS Day and provide an overview of this year’s campaign. Presentational in style, the various speakers will provide updates on current HIV statistics and treatments, as well as information about some of the work being undertaken by organisations in Birmingham. The sessions are designed for anyone working with sexual health issues. There will also be an opportunity to order campaign materials.

Access to this course is only available by application to the Drug Action Team. Information and booking details will be distributed to all eligible organisations prior to the training dates. For further information, please contact Angela Hylton or Mike Arch at Birmingham DAT (0121 465 4930). Applications will not be accepted by the Sexual Health Promotion Service.

This one-day introductory course explores some of the key legal issues relating to sexual health work. Pitched at a basic level, the morning session addresses the principle of confidentiality and touches on a range of other legal issues, with a particular emphasis on working with young people. The afternoon session is delivered in partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust and explores the developing area of law surrounding the transmission of HIV. The aim of the day is to dispel myths and develop confidence and skill in practice for professionals working in a variety of settings.

This participatory one-day session is aimed specifically at key workers working with young residents in temporary housing projects. Delivered by Loudmouth Education and Training, the interactive session uses drama, comedy and discussion to raise sexual health awareness and explore barriers and communication issues between young residents and key workers. Based on extensive research with young people, the programme gives participants an insight into young residents’ views and imparts interactive techniques that can be used when working on sexual health issues with individuals or small groups. Please note that this course finishes at 3.30pm.

A lively, interactive one-day course in which learning takes place through a series of exercises designed around a live performance of a powerful piece of drama by Loudmouth Education and Training. Focusing on adolescent sexuality in a contemporary context of hostility and negative attitudes, this very experiential training explores the possible consequences of this experience for a young person. Participants are invited to explore their own assumptions and values and to examine how these might impact on their professional practice. The course is challenging, thought-provoking and fun.

This one-day course offers the opportunity to explore a range of cultural and social attitudes towards sex, sexuality and sexual health within African Caribbean communities. Sexual health is interpreted in its broadest sense, and connections are suggested between historical perspectives and African Caribbean sexual health in the UK today. Another lively, interactive and participatory course, so expect to have fun! This course is always popular with professionals who are themselves of African Caribbean origin, but is designed to be of relevance to everyone who has a professional interest in sexual health and who works with African Caribbean service users.

Epidemiological data reveals a comparatively high prevalence of HIV infection in many African countries. Local statistical information from the West Midlands also describes an over-representation of African people in HIV infection trends. This one-day course explores HIV, with a particular focus on stigma and discrimination faced by African people living in the UK. The emphasis is on the cultural diversity within and between different African communities and the opportunities and threats to effective working that this presents, rather than on developing HIV awareness in general. This training explores the barriers to accessing information and services experienced by African communities and identifies a variety of techniques and resources for working with these groups.

This half-day session introduces the issue of female genital mutilation (circumcision) which is prevalent in particular communities. Delivered in partnership with the Agency for Culture and Change Management, the session explores the personal, cultural and legal issues of this harmful practice, with an emphasis on the implications for women who may have experienced it and the development of appropriate practice for working with them. Please note that registration is at 9.45 for a prompt 10.00am start. Lunch will be provided at 1.00pm; the session finishes by 2.00pm.

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