Training
We provide a wide range of workshops and training courses.
Please take a look on this page and send us a message to ask a question or book your space on one of our popular courses.
Here are our current training opportunities
Introduction to Emotional Wellbeing
This course is currently a prototype that we are testing: This new and free online course will help you to learn about your emotional wellbeing. You will be introduced to some practical tools to help you to take better care of yourself.
New PA induction training
We are just starting a brand new training programme for Personal Assistants (PAs) in care, helping both new and established PAs to get the most out of their rewarding role.
Support into employment for carers
New – For Carers in Luton, Bedfordshire & Northampton: Your employment work coach will help tailor a programme of 1-2-1 support to improve your confidence and teach new skills.
Support into Employment
For Luton, Bedfordshire & Northampton: The course will help to improve your confidence and teach new skills to develop your job-hunting techniques.
Free Wellness to Work workshops
We offer free help and support to prepare you for employment. The Wellness to Work course combines development of personal, social and employability skills.
In to work
For residents in Central Bedfordshire and Aylesbury: Our free, friendly and supportive course offering a personalised action plan including one-to-one coaching & group support.
Moving and Handling training
The Disability Resource Centre is pleased to be able to offer courses in Moving and Handling both for care agency staff and for private individuals.
Our Community Champions: Where are they now?
Our CEO, Melanie Hawman, talked to our Community Champions to find out about their progress since they joined our popular training programmes three years ago…
Exercise
A new health and fitness programme for disabled people. Come and join us if you have reduced mobility and/or would like to lose some weight.
Employer Academy
Support for Employers of Disabled People. Learn how to transform the culture and skills mix of your business, and how to recruit and retain people with disabilities.
Teresa’s video story
Teresa filmed this video herself to talk about the training and support she receive from The Disability Resource Centre, giving her the best guidance and confidence to get a new job.
Disability awareness sessions
This course is for employers to further their understanding of the wide-ranging implications of disability. It will also cover attitudes to, and the legal requirements around service provision for people with disabilities
Care Academy
Find out about our Care Academy and all the ways we can help you learn the skills you need.