Training programme
At Jimmy’s we want to ensure that you can work towards achieving your full potential. As well as the opportunity for you to learn and develop alongside our team of project workers, we provide a programme that covers a variety of topics.
All sessions are free, and all are welcome to attend.
Topics covered include:
· alcohol and substance dependencies
· mental health issues
· the work of the homeless agencies in Cambridge
· streetlife
· kitchen safety and hygiene
· overdose awareness
· first aid
· the wider work of Jimmy’s
Below are details of the first of our ‘spotlight talks’ at Jimmy’s this year.
Thursday March 4
Mental health issues
Dr Fiona Blake, consultant psychiatrist and trustee of Jimmy’s Night Shelter, will cover topics including the nature of mental health issues, treatment and impacts of homelessness.
7.15 for 7.30 – 9.00pm, vestibule of the Zion Baptist Church, East Road
Wednesday March 17
Healthcare issues for the homeless
Sharon Ankin, nurse practitioner at Cambridge Access Surgery, will discuss health and healthcare issues that the homeless community face.
7.15 for 7.30 – 9.00pm, vestibule of the Zion Baptist Church, East Road
