Health@Work are offering free places to SME’s on the “Impact on Depression” training course for line managers (delivered by Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health).

Wednesday 20 October 2010
1.00pm – 4.00pm
(refreshments will be available from 12.30pm)

And

Thursday 21st October 2010
1.00pm – 4.00pm
(refreshments will be available from 12.30pm)

at the Health@Work offices,
Second Floor,
Orleans House,
Edmund Street,
Liverpool, L3 9NG

This workshop is designed for managers to enhance their knowledge about mental health problems, the relationship between mental health and the workplace and how to manage a staff member who may be experiencing a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety.

Through the use of DVD case studies and structured discussions, participants will become more confident in the principles and planning required to intervene early if they are concerned about an employee, as well as develop ongoing management strategies, such as return to work plans.

The course is aimed at managers, supervisors and team leaders.

If you wish to book onto either of these sessions, please email Claire.Bridson@healthatworkcentre.org.uk stating the course date, name, contact address, email address and telephone number.

Alternatively, call Claire on 0151 236 6608

Website: www.healthatworkcentre.org.uk

Six weeks Lifestyles membership for the price of four during the summer hols!

Plus other great activities!

With a packed programme of FREE activities for children over the summer holidays why not take advantage of our fantastic six weeks membership for the price of four and indulge in a leisurely swim, book yourself on one of our range of classes or burn off some of that excess stress in our fitness suite while we help to entertain the kids.

Total, Plus, Aqua, Aqua Plus and class memberships available with no obligation to extend after 6 weeks!

Buy your membership online at: www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestylesoffers or call in to your nearest centre.

To find your nearest Lifestyles Centre call 0151 233 5433.

New Nine Hole Power Play
Friday 27 August 2010
£5 including green fees
(under 18s free)

Power Play Golf is a new nine-hole form of golf, based on a stableford format where there are two flags on every green. You can score extra points if you take a “Power Play” and go for a black flag.

Prizes awarded for:

Men’s best points total (nett) 1st 2nd and 3rd place

Ladies best points total (nett) 1st 2nd and 3rd place

Junior best points total (nett) 1st 2nd and 3rd place

Tee times between 12- 1.30pm

Barbecue, and trick shot at 4.00pm show by David Edwards, former European Tour Professional

Further details available on www.liverpool.gov.uk/golf
Liverpool Municipal, North Ingoe Lane Junction M57, Kirby, L32 4SS
Tel: 0151 546 5435

Free Family Fun Day at Liverpool
Municipal North Golf Course
Friday 27 August 12noon – 6pm

• Free group lessons for all the family - Beginner, Intermediate and Short Game Lessons 12noon - 3pm
• Barbecue and video coverage of Golf Competition with light hearted commentary and prize giving by Sky Sports David Edwards
• World’s Premier Trick Shot Show by former European Tour Player and world record holder David Edwards - 4.00pm
• Yoga for Golf session 11am- 12 noon
• 9 Hole Power Play Golf Competition - Open to all – prizes to handicap golfers and non-handicap golfers. Tee times from 12noon - 1.30pm
  •Register now for free golf lessons - places limited
  • Power Play Golf competition - Adults £5.00 - 18 and under free

Power Play Golf is Golf’s equivalent of 20/20 cricket – golfers play 9 holes with each green having two flag placements with additional points for choosing the more difficult flag to attack.
For further information visit  www.liverpool.gov.uk/golf

Liverpool Municipal North Golf Course, Junction 6,
M57, Ingoe Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool L32 4SS

Help is at hand for young people across Merseyside who are receiving their exam results this month.

Greater Merseyside Connexions has today launched a new online Personal Adviser service so that young people can access confidential advice and support quicker than ever.

Trained personal advisers are now offering tailored, one-on-one advice via an online web chat facility, email, free phone and a free text message service.

Kieran Gordon, chief executive of Greater Merseyside Connexions, said: “The launch of our new online service comes at an important point in the calendar for many students. Opening exam results can often be a nerve-wracking experience and we are here to help by providing advice, face-to-face and online, to people seeking help to decide on their next steps.

“We know that young people, and increasingly adults, do so much online, from listening to music, shopping to socialising with friends, so we have extended our service to reflect this. The online service will remain open beyond exam results time and will be a year-round facility.

“We have 15 Connexions centres across Merseyside, but for some people travelling to their nearest centre can be expensive and time consuming, so this is the perfect solution. We will still provide personal and face-to-face advice through our high street Connexions centres but online services increase options for people to access our free service.

“We are excited by the opportunities the new online service will bring to so many people. We made it our business to consult with young people across the region in designing it.”

Those looking for advice and support can contact Greater Merseyside Connexions on 0800 0126 606 or by visiting www.connexionslive.com

Personal advisers will be available from 9.00am - 5pm Monday-Friday, with plans to offer extended services until 8.00pm later this year.

Top tips if you’ve just opened your exam results

• If you have just opened your exam results and they aren’t what you hoped for, or if you’re confused about what to do next, Greater Merseyside Connexions is on hand with help and advice. Here are their top tips:
• Don’t panic – it’s not too late to get in an application for college or university and there are lots of apprenticeship opportunities we can help you identify.
• It’s ok to change your mind – it is your career so make sure you do what feels right for you.
• Start thinking about your CV and remember to include all of those work experience placements, hobbies and interests. We can help you put together a professional CV to help you take that next step.
• Don’t bottle it up – talk to someone, whether it’s a friend, parent or a personal adviser at Connexions.

Connexions is the impartial information, advice and guidance service that offers young people support in everything from planning their education or career, to personal finances, health and relationships.