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  | Training Unit News                 | October 2007

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Welcome...

...to our new look e-newsletter for October 2007. Each month we will be
sending you information on our forthcoming courses, in particular those
updated in response to new legislation and case law.

Do you understand the impact that the UN Convention will have on the right
to Independent Living for disabled people in the UK?  Book now to secure
your place on our 11 December course with Luke Clements.

And check out the exciting new venues for our courses in November, December
and January! (Full details given with confirmation of booking).

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Carers UK Training Unit

Advocacy for Carers: Introduction

DATE: 10 October 2007
TIME: 10.00am - 4.30pm
TRAINER: Steve Turner
VENUE: 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London EC1A 4JT

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If you are required to advocate on behalf of carers as part of your job,
this course will equip you with the skills and the confidence to do this
effectively.

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Book a place HYPERLINK
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Benefits for Carers: Advanced

DATE: 1 November 2007
TIME: 10.00am - 4.30pm
TRAINER: Neil Bateman
VENUE: 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London EC1A 4JT

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This course looks at benefits for carers in detail. It aims to develop the
expertise of those who are already familiar with the benefits system, but
wish to deepen their understanding of benefits that affect carers.

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It aims to develop the expertise of those who are already familiar with the
benefits system, but wish to deepen their understanding of benefits that
affect carers.

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Book a place HYPERLINK
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Older People: Community Care, Continuing Care and Capacity (Updated)

DATE: 30 October 2007
TIME: 10.00am - 4.30pm
TRAINER: Jean Gould
CPD POINTS: (Accredited by The Institute of Legal Executives and The Law
Society) 5 Hours
VENUE: 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London EC1A 4JT

This course equips participants with an understanding of complex areas of
law such as how community care legislation addresses the needs of older
people. HYPERLINK
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Housing and Community Care: Introduction

DATE: 14 November 2007
TIME: 10.00am - 4.30pm
TRAINER: Diane Astin
CPD POINTS: (Accredited by The Institute of Legal Executives and The Law
Society) 5 Hours
VENUE: Depaul Trust, 291 - 299 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JB

This course provides a clear introduction for those with little or only
basic knowledge of housing law and practice. HYPERLINK
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The UN Disability Convention: The New Regime (*New Course*)

DATE: 11 December 2007
TIME: 10.00am - 4.30pm
TRAINER: Luke Clements
CPD POINTS: (Accredited by The Institute of Legal Executives and The Law
Society) 5 Hours
VENUE: Motability, City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1
9HB

This course will focus on the practical impact of the Convention and in
particular how these new rights are likely to interact with and energise
existing principles under the Human Rights Act and the Community Care and
Disability Discrimination legislation. HYPERLINK
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