Training and News

Find out more about Self-Reliant Groups – 12th November 11am-12:30pm

Do you want to find out more about Self-Reliant Groups? Join us for a fun session to learn more. You can decide if you want to be part of a new group. The group would be self-reliant. This means you would be in control, and it would be up to you to make it work.…

Supporting People to Have Healthy Relationships – 23rd November 1pm-4pm

We are running a session for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. Overview This training is for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds. We are running a session for staff and family carers who want to support people to have positive relationships. The training covers – Ways to talk about relationships…

The Great Winter Chat – 25th January 1pm-3pm

The Great Winter Chat is on Monday 25th January. You can join us online or in person for bingo, the Great Winter Quiz and what’s on. There are only 20 places to join us in person. Book early to avoid disappointment. Book your place by ringing 0113 270 3233 or emailing sarah@citn.org.uk

Stay Safe Online – Wednesday 11th November 10:30-12:30

Stay Safe Online A free session for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. Do you want to feel safer online? Book your place to find out more about – Using social media more safely Staying away from scams Spotting what is real and what is fake Keeping your information private What to look out for…

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

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