Alcohol Related Brain Damage Training

Posted on January 25, 2016

Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership and the SDF Workforce Development are holding Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) training days throughout January, February and March, at various Forth Valley locations.

This one day learning and development opportunity for staff seeking to improve their understanding of Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD), and develop strategies to better work with those affected.

There are various dates available:

28th January – Camelon Community Centre, Camelon.

10th February – Camelon Community Centre, Camelon.

18th February – Sensory Centre, Camelon.

18th March – Signpost Recovery, Alloa.

22nd March – Camelon Community Centre, Camelon.

To book your place, or for further information, please contact either Heather Jolly at heather.jolly@nhs.net, or Anita Dufton at anita.dufton@nhs.net.

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