Leadership skills course for people with lived experience of mental ill health

The trust’s introduction to leadership for service users, carers and advocates programme aims to:

• support service users, carers and advocates with career and personal development
• develop leadership skills – participants are encouraged to work together, share ideas and experiences and learn from each other
• support and encourage service users, carers and advocates to be effective in influencing and contributing to service improvements
• empower service users, carers and advocates within their own local services
• encourage participants to create and sustain a self supporting network
• provide you with time and space to reflect within a structured approach to leadership learning.

The programme will cover:

• an introduction to leadership
• interactions
• coaching conversations
• improving personal effectiveness
• participating in and chairing meetings
• time management
• personal development
• co-production
• difficult conversations
• team working.

2022 course dates

• Wednesday 13 April 9.30pm – 1pm (Taster event)
• Tuesday 17 May 2022 10am – 4pm
• Monday 13 June 2022 10am – 4pm
• Wednesday 13 July 2022 10am – 4pm
• Tuesday 13 September 2022 10am – 4pm
• Monday 10 October 2022 10am – 4pm
• Thursday 10 November 2022 10am – 4pm
• Tuesday 13 December 2022 10am – 4pm

If you would like to take part in the programme:

If you’re interested in attending the programme please complete and return the online application form. Please return your form before 16 March 2022.

If you would like further information please contact the organisational development team:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01642 451661

Here’s what previous participants had to say about the course…

I found the leadership programme thought-provoking and full of useful tools to enable each individual to grow. I have been fully inspired by the teachings on the programme, adapting myself to better understand an individual’s values, beliefs  and choices. The leadership programme promotes a deep sense of importance in assisting oneself to adapt their mind-set – improving well-being and empowering us to assist others.

Previous participant

Well liked course, attended by well liked people. Delivered to a high standard but equally an understandable level. Some great topics of leadership discussed, and some excellent speakers/presenters brought in over the course period. I would say if you’re happy to attend this course then you’ll definitely take something of use to you, come the end of it that could be used in everyday life or working life.

Previous participant

I really enjoyed the course, I found it boosted my confidence and everyone was really supportive. The course gave me the knowledge and courage to volunteer for the trust, which I am truly grateful for. The course was excellent and I would highly recommend it.

Previous participant

The course had a massive impact on me. In a hugely supportive group of fellow learners, I have changed how I interact, how I come across and how to better understand people. Using the tips, techniques and shared experiences I hope to be a better leader whether from the front or from the back. I hope to make a better difference.

Previous participant