Befriending Networks Events and Training

Posted on April 15, 2021

Befriending Networks is delivering a range of online networking events and training opportunities in the coming months, including:

Currently, the following networking events are free to access, with spaces available to book:

Stress Awareness Month Wellbeing Session on Wednesday 21^st April
Monitoring and Evaluation in a Changing World on Wednesday 28^th April

For further information on all networking events, and to book your place, please visit the Networking Events page.

The available training opportunities are listed below; however there is a cost to access these, with a reduced cost option available for Befriending Networks members:

Safeguarding in Befriending
Dementia and Befriending
Mental Health Awareness in Befriending

To book your place on a training course, or for further information on available training opportunities, please visit the Topical Training page.

Alternatively, if you have any questions about these events or training, please contact Befriending Networks by email: Victoria@befriending.co.uk

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