Global Resilience UK

A bespoke interactive one day training course for those travelling overseas working in relief, development and mission to develop practical skills and a robust basic knowledge of how to respond appropriately to a breadth of unexpected events and critical incidents.

The successful completion of this course will lead to the award of the British Red Cross endorsed First Aid & Travel Health Certificate, valid for 3 years.

What will the course cover?

• Incident management
• Managing suspected fractures
• Controlling blood loss
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Management of a blocked airway
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Dealing with burns and scalds
• Understanding malaria
• Understanding rabies
• Managing high fevers and dehydration

What will you learn?

• How to define and identify the risks of the relief and development environment.
• Understand how to recognise an injury and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understand how to recognise a suspected medical condition and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understanding how to recognise a suspected infectious disease and how to monitor and take effective action.
• Applying critical thinking and prioritisation skills to dealing with emergencies

Who is this for?

Team leaders of short term teams, frequent travellers and those making short trips overseas.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

Testimonial

"The First Aid course was excellent and beyond my expectations in terms of content, presentation and opportunities to interact with what was being taught. It provided not only a first aid refresher but some hugely useful ideas for overseas work which I've never come across in regular first aid courses in the UK."

Dr V. J. Davidson, long-term health education worker in China

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  £115 + VAT
Standard: £135 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

An event to raise awareness of the risks faced by those who travel overseas for work, expeditions or volunteering.  The aim of the session is to ensure team leaders are able to keep themselves and others as safe as possible during their trip.  It may also be of benefit to those involved in staff care policy-making.

Who is it for?

• Team leaders responsible for groups overseas
• Human Resources responsible for the care of travelling staff

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  free of charge
Standard: £10 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

A bespoke interactive two day training course for those travelling overseas working in relief, development and mission to develop advanced practical skills and a robust in-depth knowledge of how to respond to a wide range of unexpected events. Ample time is given for learners to apply and practise these skills when faced with critical incidents and situations in a safe and supportive learning environment.

The successful completion of this course will lead to the award of the British Red Cross endorsed First Aid & Travel Health Certificate, valid for 3 years.

What will the course cover?

• Incident management
• Managing suspected fractures
• Controlling blood loss
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Management of a blocked airway
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Dealing with burns and scalds
• Understanding malaria
• Understanding rabies
• Managing high fevers and dehydration
• Overview of global infectious diseases

What will you learn?

• How to define and identify the risks of the relief and development environment.
• Understand how to recognise an injury and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understand how to recognise a suspected medical condition and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understanding how to recognise a suspected infectious disease and how to monitor and take effective action.
• Applying critical thinking and prioritisation skills to dealing with emergencies

Who is this for?

For those on long term assignments as well as managers and emergency response personnel.

Venue

For 20-21 June: Hitchin Priory, Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL. Map

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber (no accommodation):  £285 + VAT
Standard (no accommodation): £335 + VAT
InterHealth Subscriber (accommodation): £350 + VAT
Standard (accommodation): £410 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Who is it for?

The workshop is open to anyone, free of charge, who has attended InterHealth’s 1-day Psychological First Aid training, either in the UK or overseas.

Course aim

The aim of the workshop is to refresh participants’ knowledge of the key principles of Psychological First Aid and expand and deepen their practical skills in applying the model.

What does the course cover?

This is an interactive, experiential workshop, building on the theory and principles outlined in the 1-day Psychological First Aid course. Most of the workshop involves skills practice through role-play and feedback designed to boost participants’ capacity and confidence to deliver PFA following traumatic events.

Course Duration

This course will run for half a day.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of active listening skills in stabilising distressed people after traumatic events
• Identify the range of different reactions that might be encountered and devise appropriate responses
• Effectively use active listening skills to contain and stabilise a staff member following a critical incident
• Identify the hierarchy of needs following a traumatic event and help those involved prioritize needs
• List the key risk factors following traumatic events that might lead to psychological difficulties down the line
• Conduct a thorough initial risk assessment
• Devise an action plan, including referrals, for staff members following a traumatic incident.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

This specialist integrated training course is designed to equip NGO managers with the awareness and skills to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing in the field, as well as that of their teams.

Who should attend?

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the threats, vulnerabilities and risks in your field context
• Identify and implement appropriate travel safety activities, before, during and after field trips
• Identify the impact of both cumulative and acute stress
• Respond to medical emergencies in remote locations with practical First Aid skills
• Promote robust psychological care for staff in the aftermath of traumatic events
• Develop longer-term resilience strategies, both for yourself and your teams.

Cost

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map. 

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

For managers in relief and development, dealing with everyday relationships can often be every bit as demanding as humanitarian work itself. Left unaddressed, the often competing demands of headquarters, colleagues and staff members can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. All too often, this can have a draining impact on morale and productivity.

This thought-provoking and interactive workshop takes an in-depth look at the group dynamics that can unfold in humanitarian settings, how conflict arises, and how it can be used as a pathway to fresh and creative ways of working. Drawing on field scenarios, organisational theory and the latest practical management tools, the one-day training is aimed at equipping managers to recognise what is going on in their teams and to deal with problems early and effectively.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this day delegates will be able to:

• Identify the range of intense emotions that arise in relief and development settings
• Understand the impact that trying to cope with these emotions has on team dynamics and how that can lead to conflict
• Assess the impact of past life experiences on current working relationships
• Critically evaluate the five different approaches to dealing with conflict
• Hold difficult conversations and offer constructive feedback based on non-violent communication principles
• Use coaching principles for creative problem-solving.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  £135 + VAT
Standard: £175 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

This workshop offers simple, practical and effective strategies for supporting colleagues and team members in the immediate aftermath of critical incidents. Based on the latest research into risk and resilience, the one-day training also draws deeply on InterHealth’s extensive clinical experience of working with traumatic stress.

Who is it for?

This workshop is aimed at team leaders from volunteer, GAP and expedition agencies who have direct responsibility for those in the field. This workshop is not primarily for HR professionals.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day participantsshould be able to:

• Understand the basic objectives of Psychological First Aid, and its limitations.
• Understand the impact of traumatic stress on both body and mind
• Recognise the broad range of normal early reactions that people can experience in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events.
• Explore one’s own responses to distress and understand the role that awareness and active self-care plays in one’s capacity to help others.
• Offer practical and emotional assistance that complements and bolsters the coping skills of colleagues or team members.
• Understand major risk factors for psychological distress and recognize when to refer people for further support.
• Explore organisational protocols that may need to be implemented to promote Psychological First Aid.

Testimonial

“I certainly came away from the day with a better understanding of how important the initial response to a trauma situation is - especially making sure that the person understands that you have time for them and are responding to their request for help.. I found the day helpful and informative.”
Vicky Allen, London City Mission

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  £115 + VAT
Standard: £135 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

An event for HR to learn about the health issues associated with pregnancy and overseas travel.  The session will include a discussion on risk assessment and employer liability as well as advice on policy formation. It is highly recommended for anyone with female employees of childbearing age.

Who is it for?

This event is aimed at Human Resources professionals with responsibility for internationally based staff.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  free of charge
Standard: £10 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Eating disorders, depression, self harm…
How do you deal with psychological health issues in volunteers and expeditioners?

Delivered by InterHealth’s Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Evelyn Sharpe, this workshop is aimed at team leaders of short-term mission teams,  GAP and expedition agencies who have direct responsibility for those on the field.

This one day workshop will enable team leaders to spot early warning signs of psychological health issues in team members. Participants will learn to assess the severity of situations, possible implications and what initial steps to take to give appropriate support or obtain further help and back-up.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the day participants should be able to:

• Understand how psychological distress is demonstrated in a variety of ways, including changes in behaviour, mood and communication.
• Understand which questions to ask to obtain essential information, and how to ask them.
• Know how to identify the major risk actors for psychological distress.
• Understand the initial management strategies for the individual, the team and home country personnel, and the family.
• Understand how competency to recognise and cope with psychological issues in volunteer and expedition teams fits within the BS8848 guidelines and helps to build resilient organisations

Cost

InterHealth Subscriber:  £115 + VAT
Standard: £135 + VAT

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For further information please contact our training team:

T: 020 7902 9006
E: training@interhealth.org.uk