Training and News

The Great Autumn Chat – Monday 21st September 2026

The Great Autumn Chat is on Monday 21st September 1pm-3pm. This time there is bingo, a spooky quiz and what’s on this autumn. Book on to join us in person or online. There are only 10 in person places left. You can book your place by emailing sarah@citn.org.uk or ringing 0113 270 32 33 Autumn…

Connect in the North Autumn Newsletter 2026

Find out the latest news from Connect in the North by downloading the Autumn Newsletter 2026 In this issue you will find out about – Connect in the North’s Annual General Meeting How to join the board of directors What happens at the Annual General Meeting What the Rooots team have been doing The work…

Having Good Relationships Training for People with Learning Disabilities in Leeds

We are a running 4 sessions for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. Session 1- Getting Ready Thursday 15th October 1:00pm-3:00pm What makes a good relationship What does consent mean Session 2 – Dating Thursday 22nd October 2026 1:00pm-3:00pm Where can you meet people Ways of making online dating safer What to do on a…

Person Centred Leadership Training for Managers in Leeds

Managers Making it Happen Leading Person Centred Services in Leeds This course is a series of ½ day workshops which give practical ideas about how to provide strong leadership. The training is delivered by Connect in the North. They have been delivering person centred thinking training for over 25 years. Participants can book on all…

Let’s Talk about Loss Monday 12th October 1pm-4pm

Person Centred Thinking Training at Connect in the North this Autumn Free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. The training covers – How to have difficult conversations Some of the difficulties people have understanding death The importance of ritual and tradition How to include people when someone has died Where to get…

The Summer Newsletter from Connect in the North

Read the latest news from Connect in the North. Find out what happened in Learning Disability Week and what we are doing over the summer. Summer Newsletter 2026

Managing Conflict at Work Tuesday 20th October 1pm-4pm

Person Centred Thinking Training at Connect in the North this Autumn Free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. This training covers – Different approaches to managing conflict Tools to use with staff teams 5 dysfunctions of a team Building good teams Book Now

Supporting Decision Making Friday 2nd October 2026 9:30am-12:30pm

Person Centred Thinking Training at Connect in the North this Autumn Free in person training for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. This training covers – The Mental Capacity Act Best Interest Decisions Supporting people to make their own choices Involving the right people Book Now

Writing Good Outcomes Wednesday 23rd September 2026 9:30am-12:30pm

This training is happening in South Leeds. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. This training covers Writing outcomes that are important to the person Objectives that make the persons life better Creative ways to gather information Book Now

Person Centred Approaches to Difficult Behaviour Thursday 17th September 1pm-4pm

The training covers – What is difficult behaviour What is being communicated Person centred solutions Keeping yourself safe and well Book Now

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