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SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone [changed date]
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T120000
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UID:9170-1738753200-1738756800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone (drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T150000
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SUMMARY:Peer support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, managers\, and any other worker involved in planning or delivering non-instructed advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nCo-created ground rules will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ew5uR_72–M7FotkgtaP2Geh1ntFPea0Df7s4-MzeI/edit?usp=sharing  \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumqrzkvHd2e6BDCbOQ8_Yg5jemBnqhu \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T110000
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UID:9201-1738062000-1738065600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nExamples of topics we discussed so far: \n\nrole of social media\nbest practice for events organising\nrecruitment and retention of volunteers\nmanaging expectations and boundaries\nincrease in complexity of referrals\nCitizen Advocacy as a last resort in crisis\ndealing with partnership breakdown\n\nThe discussion is always grounded in a recent piece of work that one of the participants brings to the session\, or their suggestion for a topic for discussion. \nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email. \nGround rules co-created by the Group will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19V8ugZFQFvz6pUhZGuNwY9YJxMqYARWfvOHsBeYa5sI/edit?usp=sharing   \n \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T150000
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UID:9176-1737468000-1737471600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:In January\, we will be joined by Natalie Beal\, who is currently Divisional Head of Operations Support at Scottish Prison Service. Natalie has worked in Prison Service for 16 years\, and has previous experience as Governor and Deputy Governor. There will be an opportunity to ask questions! \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20241002T145849Z
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UID:9174-1732111200-1732114800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T150000
DTSTAMP:20241031T123434Z
CREATED:20241008T141112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T123434Z
UID:9209-1731938400-1731942000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support for Advocacy Leaders (Supporting change)
DESCRIPTION:In November\, we will discuss what it means to support change as leaders. Joette will begin with a short presentation to introduce the group to the topic and kick-start the conversation. \nBeing a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas. \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuuqpzgqGN2eSaewQEVVwc-aUZG0zwHK  \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-supporting-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20241002T145109Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T145109Z
UID:9168-1731510000-1731513600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone (drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T120000
DTSTAMP:20240906T102844Z
CREATED:20240906T102844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T102844Z
UID:9112-1729594800-1729598400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T150000
DTSTAMP:20240711T145056Z
CREATED:20240711T145056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T145056Z
UID:9065-1728568800-1728572400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, managers\, and any other worker involved in planning or delivering non-instructed advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumqrzkvHd2e6BDCbOQ8_Yg5jemBnqhu \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T150000
DTSTAMP:20240906T100516Z
CREATED:20240517T093802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T100516Z
UID:8947-1728309600-1728313200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders (Governance)
DESCRIPTION:Being a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas. In October we’ll discuss all things governance: the Board\, the Trustees\, the policies. \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocO-rqz0uH9xv_l9JjlXxSe1lp9M50uuG \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-governance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20240906T102453Z
CREATED:20240906T102453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T102453Z
UID:9110-1727866800-1727870400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone
DESCRIPTION:This peer support session is for YOU! \nIt’s a drop-in session\, where the contents and format are dependent on what you bring to the session. It’s okay to pop in for a few minutes if you can’t commit the hour. The sessions are confidential and a great way to connect with peers. \nSome conversations we’ve had so far: \n\nEmotionally demanding situations and wellbeing\nApproaches to reflective practice and how they help in day-to-day work\nGaps in provision of independent advocacy in Scotland\nFeedback from Advocacy Partners\nAdvice on specific cases\nSharing learning and training\n\nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c#/registration
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20240906T103301Z
CREATED:20240527T124720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T103301Z
UID:9012-1726059600-1726063200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Collective Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for collective advocacy workers\, managers\, supporting staff\, and any other worker that is involved in collective advocacy provision. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdeyvpzkjHNF11SAbpsWOYUnVIkeeJKDQ \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-collective-advocacy-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240826T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240826T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T125016Z
CREATED:20240517T093604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T125016Z
UID:8945-1724680800-1724684400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders (Hybrid and flexible working)
DESCRIPTION:Being a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas. In August\, we’ll discuss hybrid and flexible working. \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdeygpz8sGtSOpLb-h-K4rQVRouNr16vj \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-hybrid-working/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20240530T075922Z
CREATED:20240530T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T075922Z
UID:9020-1721829600-1721833200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T120000
DTSTAMP:20240528T074451Z
CREATED:20240528T074334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T074451Z
UID:9016-1721127600-1721131200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T150000
DTSTAMP:20240517T093431Z
CREATED:20240517T093431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T093431Z
UID:8943-1721052000-1721055600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders (Working with unprecedented demand)
DESCRIPTION:Being a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas. In July\, we’ll discuss working with unprecedented demand. \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf-qtrjkoGNXAlaNOCKn-y1q1nOdT6fnw \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-working-with-unprecedented-demand/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T150000
DTSTAMP:20240520T115544Z
CREATED:20240520T115544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T115544Z
UID:8955-1720706400-1720710000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, managers\, and any other worker involved in planning or delivering non-instructed advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumqrzkvHd2e6BDCbOQ8_Yg5jemBnqhu \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T140000
DTSTAMP:20240523T092804Z
CREATED:20240507T140346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T092804Z
UID:8838-1720616400-1720620000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support: Collective Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for collective advocacy workers\, managers\, supporting staff\, and any other worker that is involved in collective advocacy provision. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdeyvpzkjHNF11SAbpsWOYUnVIkeeJKDQ \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-collective-advocacy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20240527T124451Z
CREATED:20240527T124053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T124451Z
UID:9008-1720609200-1720612800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c#/registration \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T150000
DTSTAMP:20240517T072100Z
CREATED:20240307T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T072100Z
UID:8709-1717682400-1717686000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders (Leadership Wellbeing)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders sessions – a revamped approach to support independent Advocacy Leaders in their unique challenges. \nWhat’s new? These session welcome everyone in a leadership role within our member organizations (regardless of their job title)\, fostering a space to share and receive valuable support from peers facing similar situations. \nEach of the sessions will be focused around one theme – in June\, it’s leadership wellbeing. Join us as we delve into these topics with facilitator\, Joette Thomas. \nWe’re looking forward to welcoming you to this space! \nClick the link below to register for the Zoom session: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrf-uvrzovHNeQGfTa3JBL4gG6-FaA6x6W
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-leadership-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T150000
DTSTAMP:20240517T094559Z
CREATED:20240408T123312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T094559Z
UID:8757-1716991200-1716994800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that peer supports are back! \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all independent advocates\, managers\, and any worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons\, forensic settings and/or criminal justice system. \nIn the beginning of the first session\, we’ll collaboratively decide on the frequency and timing of future meetings to best suit everyone’s schedules. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdOCurz0jHNO2GIp4sZuyAD8NcpCBcCLt \nCan’t make this session\, but interested in the future ones? \nTo help us make sense of the numbers\, fill out our quick expression of interest form to stay informed about upcoming sessions. \nhttps://airtable.com/appfhARhav4qFcb0q/pagQLgEHdI3NThLua/form \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20240517T071923Z
CREATED:20240415T135933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T071923Z
UID:8763-1716980400-1716984000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c#/registration \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T150000
DTSTAMP:20240520T083304Z
CREATED:20240408T120027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T083304Z
UID:8753-1716300000-1716303600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer Support: Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:This session was cancelled due to low number of sign-ups. \nIf you’re interested in attending other peer support sessions\, but can’t make it to the event\, consider filling in the expression of interest form linked below. \nhttps://airtable.com/appfhARhav4qFcb0q/pagQLgEHdI3NThLua/form \n 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T140000
DTSTAMP:20240515T113520Z
CREATED:20240408T121431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T113520Z
UID:8755-1715864400-1715868000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer Support: Children\, young people\, families
DESCRIPTION:The session is cancelled due to low number of sign-ups. \nIf you’re interested in this or other peer support sessions\, let us know by filling in the Expression of Interest form! \nThe form: https://airtable.com/appfhARhav4qFcb0q/pagQLgEHdI3NThLua/form
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-children-young-people-families/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T140000
DTSTAMP:20240502T090243Z
CREATED:20240408T115135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T090243Z
UID:8751-1715086800-1715090400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support: Collective Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that peer supports are back! \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all independent advocates\, managers\, and any worker at SIAA member organisation that is involved in collective advocacy. \nIn the beginning of the first session\, we’ll collaboratively decide on the frequency and timing of future meetings to best suit everyone’s schedules. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodeGgrDgjG9CQMRzmEUy_RXDGsq_FHjNV \nCan’t make this session\, but interested in the future? \nTo help us make sense of the numbers\, fill out our quick expression of interest form to stay informed about upcoming sessions. \n[Expression of Interest Form Here] \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-collective-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20240307T144344Z
CREATED:20240307T143428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T144344Z
UID:8707-1714658400-1714662000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders (Funding & Procurement)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders sessions – a revamped approach to support Independent Advocacy Leaders in their unique challenges. \nWhat’s new? These session welcome everyone in a leadership role within our member organizations (regardless of their job title)\, fostering a space to share and receive valuable support from peers facing similar situations. \nEach of the sessions will be focused around one theme – in May it’s funding and procurement. Join us as we delve into these topics with facilitator\, Joette Thomas. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to this space! \nClick the link below to register for the Zoom session: \n[Registration Link]
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-funding-procurement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T120000
DTSTAMP:20240327T141626Z
CREATED:20240327T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T141626Z
UID:8741-1714474800-1714478400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for advocates (also volunteers!)\, managers\, and any worker at SIAA member organisation that provide citizen advocacy. \nIn the beginning of the first session\, we’ll collaboratively decide on the frequency and timing of future meetings to best suit everyone’s schedules. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. \n[Zoom Registration Link] \nCan’t make this session\, but interested in the future? \nTo help us make sense of the numbers\, fill out our quick expression of interest form to stay informed about upcoming sessions. \n[Expression of Interest Form Here] \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20240327T141059Z
CREATED:20240327T140907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T141059Z
UID:8737-1714050000-1714053600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Learning disability & autism
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that peer supports are back! \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues throughout Scotland. It’s intended for for individual and collective advocates\, managers\, and any worker at SIAA member organisation that supports partners with learning disabilities and/or autism. \nIn the beginning of the first session\, we’ll collaboratively decide on the frequency and timing of future meetings to best suit everyone’s schedules. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. \n[Zoom Registration Link] \nCan’t make this session\, but interested in the future? \nTo help us make sense of the numbers\, fill out our quick expression of interest form to stay informed about upcoming sessions. \n[Expression of Interest Form Here] \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-learning-disability-autism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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