Community Reporter training – two-day course, in person

• 7^th and 10^th November 2025, Beech House, Waterside South, Lincoln LN5 7JH

Aim: To train participants as Community Reporters so that they can independently gather digital stories of their own and others’ lived experiences.

The course will cover:

• What is Community Reporting?
• Snapshot Stories, Dialogue Interviews and Personal Monologues
• Photography, audio and video recording
• Responsible Storytelling
• Using the Community Reporter website
• Making plans for your next steps as a Community Reporter

Due to room size places are limited to 10 per course, so book early if you can or forward on to people you think may be interested, as we will be publicising these courses more widely next week.

Booking link: Community Reporter training bookings

More information about the project can be found here:

Community Reporting – capturing and valuing our shared stories

Lincolnshire Community Reporting stories gathered so far

We are aware that both these courses are in Lincoln which may not be helpful for some of you.  Please drop me a line if you would like to do the training but can’t get to Lincoln – and let me know whereabouts in the county you are based.

We would also love to hear from partners who might be up for hosting a course in return for a number of places for your community members, volunteers and/or staff.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions about the project or the training.

This session explores valuable perspectives on the interplay between geography and health.

How does the geography of where we live shape our health and wellbeing?

We'll explore the distinct impacts of living in coastal, rural, and urban areas, examining factors such as access to healthcare, environmental influences, and lifestyle differences.

Ready to survey the geographical dimensions of health?

REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

1 day virtual course over Zoom. If you spend your life explaining to the people you support - what they should, could, must or need to do,then this is the course for you. Motivational interviewing is a style of communication that uses a guiding/reflective style to engage with people, clarify their strengths and aspirations, and utilise their own motivations for change, and promote independence of decision making.

To book your place, Click here to register. Please note, the places are limited.

We’re delighted to announce the first fully co-produced training session on language in health and care.

When: Monday 24 November 2025, 9:30am - 4.30pm
Where: Boardroom, Bridge House, Sleaford, NG34 8GG

The session will be:

Interactive - expect to join in discussions and activities
Challenging - it will stretch your thinking about how you communicate
Grounded in stories - you’ll hear directly from people about when language has got it wrong - and when it’s been done right

We’ll also look at health literacy in Lincolnshire and explore the impact of our everyday written and spoken words. You’ll be encouraged to bring along a letter or leaflet from your service, so we can reflect together on how accessible and clear it really is.

This isn’t about policing language. Instead, we’ll ask: “Would you use these words around the dinner table with family and friends?”

How to take part in the language training:
If this work to develop the language we use sparks your interest, we’d love for you to be part of the first training session!

To book your place or find out more, email licb.healthinequalities@nhs.net or alisonx.smith@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is an essential component of personalised care, which supports people and carers to feel more confident in having informed and meaningful conversations with health and care professionals about the treatment, care and support that is right for them at that time.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session which will support staff to feel more confident in having Shared Decision Making conversations.

Click here to register

Having ‘What matters to you’ conversations and getting personalised care
and support planning right is essential for people to gain more choice and
control over their life and the support they are receiving.
The Personalised Care and Support Planning module is targeted at staff who want
to improve their awareness of the subject and/or develop and update care and
support plans with people.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session

Click here to register

In the ever-evolving landscape of health and care, professionals often face the challenges of budget cuts and continuous change.

How do we maintain a positive outlook and resilience?

Join us to consider the need for stress management, effective communication, and maintaining motivation, ensuring you can continue to provide exceptional care despite the obstacles.

REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is an essential component of personalised care, which supports people and carers to feel more confident in having informed and meaningful conversations with health and care professionals about the treatment, care and support that is right for them at that time.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session which will support staff to feel more confident in having Shared Decision Making conversations.

Click here to register

Having ‘What matters to you’ conversations and getting personalised care
and support planning right is essential for people to gain more choice and
control over their life and the support they are receiving.
The Personalised Care and Support Planning module is targeted at staff who want
to improve their awareness of the subject and/or develop and update care and
support plans with people.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session

Click here to register

Community Reporter training – two-day course, in person

• 5^th and 6^th Feburary 2026, Beech House, Waterside South, Lincoln LN5 7JH

Aim: To train participants as Community Reporters so that they can independently gather digital stories of their own and others’ lived experiences.

The course will cover:

• What is Community Reporting?
• Snapshot Stories, Dialogue Interviews and Personal Monologues
• Photography, audio and video recording
• Responsible Storytelling
• Using the Community Reporter website
• Making plans for your next steps as a Community Reporter

Due to room size places are limited to 10 per course, so book early if you can or forward on to people you think may be interested, as we will be publicising these courses more widely next week.

Booking link: Community Reporter training bookings

More information about the project can be found here:

Community Reporting – capturing and valuing our shared stories

Lincolnshire Community Reporting stories gathered so far

We are aware that both these courses are in Lincoln which may not be helpful for some of you.  Please drop me a line if you would like to do the training but can’t get to Lincoln – and let me know whereabouts in the county you are based.

We would also love to hear from partners who might be up for hosting a course in return for a number of places for your community members, volunteers and/or staff.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions about the project or the training.

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is an essential component of personalised care, which supports people and carers to feel more confident in having informed and meaningful conversations with health and care professionals about the treatment, care and support that is right for them at that time.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session which will support staff to feel more confident in having Shared Decision Making conversations.

Click here to register

Having ‘What matters to you’ conversations and getting personalised care
and support planning right is essential for people to gain more choice and
control over their life and the support they are receiving.
The Personalised Care and Support Planning module is targeted at staff who want
to improve their awareness of the subject and/or develop and update care and
support plans with people.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session

Click here to register

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is an essential component of personalised care, which supports people and carers to feel more confident in having informed and meaningful conversations with health and care professionals about the treatment, care and support that is right for them at that time.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session which will support staff to feel more confident in having Shared Decision Making conversations.

Click here to register

Having ‘What matters to you’ conversations and getting personalised care
and support planning right is essential for people to gain more choice and
control over their life and the support they are receiving.
The Personalised Care and Support Planning module is targeted at staff who want
to improve their awareness of the subject and/or develop and update care and
support plans with people.

Come and join our local trainers in an interactive session

Click here to register