The course will raise cultural awareness of individuals supporting Black and Minority Ethnic communities in relation to substance misuse. It will look at some of the cultural barriers individuals from BME communities face when assessing services and develop understanding of their needs.

By the end of the training participants will have:

1. A wider understanding of the cultural challenges faced by communities.
2. A greater knowledge of cultural and religious sensitivities.
3. A wider depth of understanding of how to support communities in accessing services.

Trainers:

Zunaira Hassan

Zunaira Hassan has worked with the Black and Minority Ethnic Communities for seven years. She worked with the communities of Newport specifically dealing with the identification of gaps/barriers within service provision relating to health. Zunaira is NewLink Wales’ Development Officer for BME Services.

Cost:

Voluntary organisations	£115
Statutory organisations	£125

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