Overview
Services, criteria and assessments can be designed to focus on people’s problems and assume an order in which they should be addressed. We also recognise that systems can be designed reactively to respond to problems, rather than proactively to build on strengths. Our course challenges these approaches and invites learners to take a refreshed view to reimagine and redesign local systems and services.
Our introductory course will consider a better journey for people facing multiple disadvantage and look in practical terms at what this means for support staff and those designing services, which we put this into practice through group work.
Who is this training for?
This course is designed for local stakeholders working to better coordinate services and systems for and with people facing multiple disadvantage.
We encourage a broad range of stakeholders from local areas to join, including people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage, commissioners, elected members, community groups, managers and practitioners from statutory, commissioned and non-commissioned services.
If you’re not sure if this training is right for you, contact the team on training@meam.org.uk.
What will you learn?
This course aims to:
- Consider how we traditionally design and run services and what effect these can have on people
- Outline what is meant by strengths-based approaches, in services and across systems
- Provide evidence on why this approach is important for people experiencing multiple disadvantage
- Explore ways in which new approaches can be embedded in your work, from frontline practice to wider system change.
Cost & Duration
Online training for individuals during 2026/27: £165.00pp.
This is a one-day course that typically runs from c.10am – 4pm. There will be a stop for lunch and comfort breaks structured into the day. We do not record these sessions, and slides are available at the end of the day.
When is this running next? How do I book?
Take a look at our events page to find out when your course is running next. Select the date and course you want, and then you will find a link to book on the course listing. These are made via Eventbrite. If you cannot see your course running, please get in touch with training@meam.org.uk.
Cancellation policy
Fees are refundable until seven days before the course. After this time, you may transfer your place to another person, or to another course which costs the same price, if you give us at least 48 hours’ notice before the other course begins. You can only transfer onto another course once.
Bookings for larger groups
This course can be booked for teams on dates that are convenient for your organisation. It can be delivered online or in-person. Please contact training@meam.org.uk to explore your options.