The Peer Partnership –  Training Opportunities

The Peer partnership have a few online workshops available in early months of 2026 for VCSE and health sector workers. They are –

Boundaries in the Workplace

The workshop explores the various aspects of boundaries in the workplace, using open discussion of our own boundaries, case studies of situations that can arise, and how we can manage the maintenance of boundaries through internal and external policies and personal accountability.

Date: 24 February 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: Boundaries in the Workplace Workshop 

Group Dynamics and Facilitation 

Groups can be organic and unpredictable, with each instance bringing new personalities and new complications. By learning how groups form, engage, and resist, and by understanding how to create an environment that emphasises the needs of the group as well as those of the individuals within it, support groups can maintain focus, cohesion, and effectiveness.

Date:  26 February 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: Group Dynamics and Facilitation Workshop 

Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour

Working with people with complex lives can be difficult, especially when service-users might display strong defensive, aggressive, or disengaging behaviours that can interrupt constructive and meaningful engagement. In order to work effectively with clients who may exhibit challenging behaviour, this workshop explores the causes, biomechanics, strategies, and timings to manage and de-escalate potentially difficult circumstances.

Date: 3 March 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour Workshop

Co-Creation of Support Services: Planning and Implementation

How do you ensure that your support service is designed in collaboration with the communities you are supporting and reflects their input? Have you heard about co-design? How about co-creation? How about co-production?! If you’ve heard these phrases and are curious about the difference – or if you know the basics but need practical and actionable support – this practical, informative workshop will ensure that you can embed these principles.

Date: 10 March 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: Co-Creation of Support Services 

Strengthening Resilience – thriving in the VCSE workplace

Charity workers and volunteers face unique pressures—from emotional strain and burnout to resource constraints and secondary trauma. This interactive workshop offers practical tools, peer support, and a personalized action plan to help you build resilience and sustain your impact.

Date: 5 March 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: Strengthening Resilience – thriving in the VCSE workplace

How to Design Peer Support

Peer support can be a hugely effective intervention for people going through complicated life circumstances. Being able to receive empathetic support from people who have been through similar situations can reduce feelings of isolation and not being understood. It can also help people improve their knowledge, confidence, and ability to take control of their situation by learning from the experiences of others who have overcome, or who may still be struggling with, the obstacles and barriers they are facing. This workshop is designed to support health organisations and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider, plan, and troubleshoot the introduction of peer support programmes into their services.

Date: 31 July 2025

Time: 10am to 2pm

For more information on this workshop, please visit the Eventbrite page here: How to Design Peer Support Workshop 

Participation in these workshops can be booked for £75 per attendance through Eventbrite. If you have any questions, please feel free to email at info@peerpartnership.org or call  on 0117 955 5038.