Bexley 0 to 19 – Children’s Public Health Service

You can find out more information about Children’s Public Health in Bexley, including the offer from the School Nursing Service here:

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/health-and-social-care/social-care-for-children/childrens-public-health-service/bexley-0-19-childrens-public-health-service

You can also link directly to their website: https://www.bexley0to19.co.uk/

You can find out information Bexley’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023 – 2028 and specifically the Priority relating to Children and Young People via this link:

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/about-the-council/strategies-plans-and-policies/bexley-joint-local-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2023-2028/priority-children-and-young-people

Updates 2024-2025

Spring Term

Bexley Young People’s Substance Misuse Champion’s Network

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SHEU for Special Schools- Brief for HT Forum

Training opportunities with S.H.I.E.L.D

Substance misuse training

Cannabis and Vapes

About the course: Vaping amongst young people has increased and the range of substances has widened including more extensive use of cannabinoids including cannabis extracts, semi-synthetics and synthetics (“spice” or “mamba.”) This course will look at key messages for young people who use cannabis, and young people who may be exposed to cannabinoids by vapes. For additional course information please click on the links below.

When: 21^st May 2025 9.30am – 3.45pm Click HERE to book a place

19^th June 2025 9.30am – 3.45pm Click HERE to book a place

Where: Online training

Talking to young people about drugs

About the course: This course looks at key practice issues when talking to young people about drugs. It takes some of the key evidence-based interventions and looks at how to apply them in a practical way when we talk to young people about drugs. For additional course information please click on the links below.

When: 19^th September 2025 9.30am-4.00pm (in-person) Click HERE to book a place

26^th September 2025 9.30am-3.45pm (online) Click HERE to book a place

Resilience Building for Practitioners working with substance users

About the course: Working as frontline practitioners with complex caseloads can take its toll – this one-day course will support practitioners to develop appropriate reflective practices and build their resilience toolkit to tackle the signs of burnout before they become overwhelmed. For additional course information please click on the link below.

When: 16^th July 2025 9.30am -3.30pm Click HERE to book a place

Where: Online training

Professional curiosity for frontline professionals working with families affected by substance misuse

About the course: This course will equip practitioners to develop professional curiosity skills and utilise evidence-based frameworks. It is suitable for any front-line practitioner who have contact with families affected by substance use. For additional course information please click on the link below. 1-day accredited course

When: 28^th October 2025 9.30am – 3.30pm Click HERE to book a place

Where: Online training

Please note all courses have a limited number of spaces available, if you are interested in attending one of these sessions please click on the link and complete the booking form via the S.H.I.E.L.D. website.