. Lancs Health & Care Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Wilcop Media

Lancs Health & Care

Chorley & Leyland News, Chorley Health & Care, East Health & Care, East Lancs News, Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care, Nottingham News, Notts Health & Care

Whether it’s lunch with work colleagues or an evening celebrating with friends, most of us tend to eat less healthily when we eat in restaurants, pubs and cafes. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor offers her tips for eating out without overdoing it.

Believe it or not, it is possible to eat, drink and be merry without overdoing it. Here are my tips for having a good time while keeping an eye on your waistline and good health.

  1. How often are you eating out?
    A one-off meal out probably won’t make any difference to your health in the grand scheme of things, so enjoy it. However, if it’s one of many, consider carefully how it fits into your overall diet. This could mean having a lighter meal in the evening, like soup or a sandwich, if you had a big meal earlier in the day. Or you could choose the healthiest menu options to make the meal fit into your normal diet, rather than just going for your favourites.
  2. Check what’s on the menu
    Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes
    One of the best ways to ensure you make healthy choices when eating out is to check the menu before you arrive, whether online or in person. It means you can choose your meal without others influencing you. Many larger restaurant chains offer nutritional information online.
  3. How many courses?
    The tendency when we eat out is to have more than we would at home. Sticking to just one course once you see what everyone else is having is hard. Decide before you begin if you are going to have a starter or a dessert, and which one you’ll find easier to decline. Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have a pudding is a good way to round off a meal, or you could share a pudding with others.
  4. Adapt your dishes
    Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes. It’s not usually a problem to replace chips with a jacket potato, salad or vegetables. You can also ask for no extra cheese, butter or oil, and to put sauces in a dish on the side.
  5. Portion control
    A small portion of saladIt can be easy to eat more than you intended when eating out. If you don’t want to feel too stuffed, consider a starter (perhaps with a side order of vegetables), instead of a main course, or ask for a smaller portion.
  6. Keep it lean. Choose dishes which are based on lean proteins like chicken or turkey (where you can remove the skin) or lean red meats like fillet of pork or beef. Avoid fattier cuts of meat like belly pork or rump steak and remove any visible fat like the fat around the edge of a chop. Watch out for battered and deep fried dishes – even if the contents are lean (like chicken, fish, tofu or vegetables) the coating means they will come with lots of extra fat and calories.
  7. A bit on the side
    Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have a pudding is a good way to round off a meal
    Having a good helping of vegetables with your meal will add vitamins, minerals and fibre and help you towards your five a day, but beware vegetables that come with added butter, cheese sauce or salt. Ask the server for more information and see if there are any healthier alternatives.
  8. Be drink aware
    Keeping alcoholic drinks within the guidelines is important, particularly if you are going to be socialising more than usual. Try not to exceed the recommended 2–3 units a day for women and 3–4 for men. Don’t forget the calories that drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can add. If you can, choose sugar-free drinks or water, and alternate these with any alcoholic drinks you are having.
  9. Entertain at home
    A dinner partyWe all enjoy eating out sometimes, but have you considered inviting family or friends round for a meal? That way you can control what’s on the menu, and it’s often cheaper, too. Ask your guests to bring a dish if you don’t want to be overwhelmed by cooking, although don’t forget to let them know if you want them to bring a healthier option.
  10. Fancy a nibble?
    Nibbles are always a very tempting option. It’s fine to indulge in a shortbread biscuit, or a chocolate sweet, but sticking to a regular pattern of meals and snacks will help to make sure you aren’t hungry between meals and help maintain your willpower.
Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

A woman is celebrating after losing half their body weight in September this year and winning a golden slimming award.

Mary Barnes, from Colne had lost a life-changing 13st 11.5lb to win Slimming World’s ‘Club 50’ Award – which has been special-created this year to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday – and is awarded to those members who have lost an incredible 50% of their starting weight.

Mary, who’s had gone from 27st 9.5lb to 13st 11.5lb, says: “I’ve been overweight for longer than I care to admit . I’m so proud and happy to win this award, especially in such a monumental year for Slimming World. It just gets better as we come closer to the end of this special year I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person. For me though it’s the change on the inside that’s been the greatest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.”

The 58-year-old joined the Monday group, which is run by Gwen Mortimer, on 2nd July 2018. Mary says: “My weight impacted on so many aspects of my life, from struggling to catch my breath, high blood pressure, finding clothes to fit let alone that I liked, to not being able to do simple everyday tasks without feeling tired and exhausted. Before I lost weight, I hated having my photo taken and whenever I saw pictures of myself, I didn’t feel like my smile was real – yet now I’m beaming!”

After retiring at Christmas in 2017 and being ill throughout Christmas and into the New Year, in fact most of January, with flu, pneumonia and being hospitalised with whooping cough, suffering with cracked ribs Mary was advised to seek help with her weight. Her lungs constantly filling up struggling to catch her breath and high blood pressure meant that she had to finally accept that she was obese but didn’t really know how much she did actually weight. Mary took a further six months to decided to join her local Slimming World group at St Johns Methodist Church, Colne. She says: “Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might be the biggest person there I had an image of what a slimming club was like judgmental, and full of thin people. I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my Consultant Gwen, I went along with my daughter Carrie who wanted to join and took my husband Roy as well for moral support, I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential between me and her – I’d had visions of having to tell everyone how much I weighed!

“Since then I’ve made so many friends at the group and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support each week. They helped me with recipes and tips and if I was ever struggling, they were always there to build me up and remind me why I’d wanted to lose weight in the first place and how far I’d come since first stepping through the doors. And it was so rewarding to support other members who needed a boost too.”

Mary followed the club’s Food Optimising eating plan and swapped junk food and the love of cake and not wasting anything for fantastic healthy meals finding a love of cooking and preparing meals from scratch fish, chicken, salads vegetables fruit all good things that have made such a massive difference to the way she and her family eat. She says: “People think slimming means going hungry, eating nothing but salad or obsessively counting every calorie you eat, but it’s not like that at all at Slimming World. I love food and it’s never once felt like I was on ‘a diet’ – in fact, people are always surprised at how much food I have on my plate and can’t believe I’m losing weight eating so much without ever feeling hungry.

“I still enjoy all my favourite meals like full English breakfasts and roast dinners, but I’ve learned how to make small changes like using lean meat or cooking with low calorie spray instead of oil or butter. It fits in so well with the rest of my family and we can all eat the same meals. I know that I haven’t ‘gone on a diet’, this is a change that I’ve made for life and I have the tools I need to stay like this forever. My smile is definitely real now!”

Today Mary’s lost a total of 15st and went from size 36 dress to a size 16 dress. She’s also more active nowadays and regularly walks between 7 and 14 miles at least 3 or 4 times a week and loves helping out on her youngest daughters farm herding the cattle and being involved with family life.

Gwen Mortimer, who runs the St Johns Colne Slimming World group, says: “The changes we’ve seen in Mary are incredible. I hope her success will inspire other people who’d like to lose weight by forming new lifestyle habits and as a result, become happier and healthier to come and join us. There’s a warm welcome waiting at Slimming World and, just think, if you start today you could soon feel like a completely new person, just like Mary her confidence and zest for life is so inspiring and motivating.”

The Colne group meets every Monday at 5:00pm or 7:00pm, Tuesday at 9:30am and Saturday at 8:30am or 10:30am at St Johns Methodist Church Colne. To join call Gwen Mortimer on 07783414157 or pop along.

– Ends –

For further information please contact Gwen Mortimer on 07783414157 or gwenking49@icloud.com

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Domestic abuse can be happening right under our noses with victims suffering in silence or simply not knowing that they are victims. In a world where photos are constantly posted on social media, GMP are encouraging friends, family and colleagues to look beyond the lens, the filters and the emojis to find out if the person they love and care for needs help.

Domestic abuse includes coercive and controlling behaviour, financial and emotional abuse as well as violence and can affect anybody, regardless of gender, age, race, sexuality or social background. It is not acceptable in any circumstance.

Detective Superintendent Gwyn Dodd from Greater Manchester Police said:
‘We want to encourage victims, friends and family to report domestic abuse and put an end to it. We are here to help and want victims or those with concerns to know they can turn to us. Domestic abuse has potentially devastating consequences and it’s important people are aware of how to spot the signs.

Trust your instincts, if something doesn’t feel right it might not be. If you can tell that they are being controlled, are in a violent relationship or are being stopped from meeting friends and family report it. We know that one in three women will be a victim of abuse in their lifetime, as will one in six men. This is a sad statistic which highlights the scale of the problem across Greater Manchester.

Always dial 999 where there is a threat to someone’s life or a crime in progress. By encouraging reporting we can reduce the number of incidents of domestic abuse and save lives.’ It’s never easy to come to terms with knowing that someone is suffering. While every domestic abuse case is different, there may be telltale signs that indicate abuse is taking place.

These include:
Injuries
Bruising, cuts or injuries or walking stiffly or appears sore. These injuries may come with explanations that don’t fit with the description.
Excuses
The victim may excuse their injuries by claiming they are clumsy or gives the same explanation each time.
Stress
Displays physical symptoms related to stress, other anxiety disorders or depression, such as panic attacks, feelings of isolation and an inability to cope. They may even talk about suicide attempts or self-harming.
Absent from work
Often off work, takes time off without notice or is frequently late.
Personality changes
You may notice personality changes when the victim is around their partner, appears to ‘walk on eggshells’, may be jumpy or nervous.
Low self-esteem
Low self-esteem or lack of confidence regarding their relationship or life in general and may seem sad, cry or be depressed.
Lack of opportunity to communicate independently
Perhaps their partner talks over them, or for them. Their partner may appear controlling or regularly belittle the victim.
Self blame
May take the blame for anything that happens, whether it’s at work, with the kids or with friends. They may blame themselves for the abuse.
Lack of money
Never seems to have any money because their partner is withholding money to control them.
Stops socialising
Makes excuses for not going out with friends, or suddenly pulls out of social meets at the last minute.
Partner displays irrational behavior
Their partner is jealous, irrational or possessive. Their partner may accuse them of having affairs, flirting or may read their emails, check their phone or constantly phone to check up on them.
Unwanted pregnancy/termination
Pregnancy often triggers the start of domestic abuse. A individual may be unhappy at being pregnant, not wish to continue with the pregnancy, or be forced into having a termination.
Substance abuse
May use alcohol or drugs to cope or even prescribed drugs such as tranquillisers or anti-depressants.
Damage to property

There may be damage to the home or even harm to pets. Unwilling to give out personal details – may not give friends and colleagues their address or telephone number and may insist that they contact you, so that you don’t turn up on their doorstep.

Honour Based Abuse (HBA) includes Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation are harmful practices which we know affects not just the most vulnerable people of society but also those who we would ordinarily believe to be empowered enough to come forward and seek help but unfortunately don’t.

The concept of dishonour exists in all walks of minority communities including Asian, African, Middle Eastern and European societies.
The victim can be male or female made further vulnerable because they are a child. Other vulnerabilities can be mental health, learning difficulties or physical disabilities that the globe of perpetrators can exploit.

A victim may be a UK citizen, a foreign national or a probationary spouse unable to speak English.

Report it
Call us on 101, or, if it’s an emergency, if you think someone’s life is in danger, call 999. You can also call the Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0161 636 75 25.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Let’s Talk – Wellbeing is available in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Leicester City and Leicestershire and Rutland. The service provides psychological assessment and treatment (talking therapies) for common mental health problems, which 1 in 4 of us will suffer with at some stage in our lives. This includes depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and stress.

It is normal to experience changes in your mood and behaviour at times of stress and emotional upset. Your physical health may also affect your mood and stress levels. If these changes continue to affect you, then the Let’s Talk-Wellbeing service could help.

Treatment
Our specialist practitioners use a range of approaches, including one to one appointments, group workshops, self-help books, leaflets, online and telephone support. Support is provided at different venues in the community, including GP surgeries and community centres. Therapies offered are based on National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

They include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, Mindfulness Based CBT (MBCT) groups, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), guided self-help education and group therapies (see leaflet for more information).
The service is part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.

Service opening hours
Our office opening hours are as follows:
• Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
• Leicestershire and Rutland Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (please note that some sessions can be provided outside of these hours)
• Leicester City Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Accessing our service
This service is available to people aged 18 and over in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, and people aged 16 and over in Leicester City and Leicestershire County and Rutland.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Demolition has started this week as work gets underway to create a new future for Colne’s former Health Centre on Market Street. “The 1970’s health centre will have a new lease of life when the site is totally re-built with a new purpose at the heart of Colne,” announced Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council.

The Health Centre and surgery were closed in 2014 when the new multi-million pound Health Centre on Craddock Road opened. The exciting project has been taken on by PEARL, a joint venture between Pendle Council and Barnfield Investment Properties Ltd called Pendle Enterprise and Regeneration Ltd.

Councillor Iqbal, who is also a PEARL board member said: “We’ll be building a three storey building with six modern apartments for older people on two floors and shops on the ground floor.” “This development at a key site helps us respond to the demand for more housing choice in Pendle, including one and two bedroom apartments.”

PEARL board member Councillor David Whipp said: “We’re delighted that this key site is being developed. “When complete it will contribute to the vibrancy of the town and provide some new business opportunities and more shopping options on the high street, he added.

Local people took part in a consultation led by Pendle Council on how the site should be used and what the development should look like and this has shaped the plans.

Tim Webber MBE, Managing Director of Barnfield, said: “Colne Health Centre, with its outdated appearance and poor design, was completely at odds with the conservation area it was built in.” The Conservation Area includes historic Richmond Court, the Grade II listed Red Lion pub next door and the 15th century market cross opposite.

“As local developers based in Pendle we’re proud to be part of this new scheme which has been designed to be in keeping with its historic surroundings”. Demolition work should finish by early October and the development will be ready by December 2020

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

A cavernous warehouse, in deepest Trafford Park, might not be on Indiana Jones’ radar but it is packed with treasure. CleanStart, an innovative social enterprise, takes in old furniture, white goods and televisions and upcycles them to near-mint condition. Some of the repaired and upcycled furniture is given away to residents of Trafford borough who may be in need, some is given to housing associations in the area as ‘starter packs’ for social tenants moving into a new home. Some, however, is sold from its warehouse at a fraction of the price you would pay in other second-hand shops, at antiques dealers or discount chains.

While the price and the quality of the upcycled furniture is attractive, it is what CleanStart does with the money you spend in the CleanStart store which makes it special. CleanStart is dedicated to providing employment opportunities, training and support for those who may find it difficult to find jobs elsewhere. These include ex-offenders, homeless people, and those with mental or physical difficulties.

As well as offering upcycled treasure, CleanStart provides contract gardening and property services to both individual clients and major companies and housing associations. This allows the employees at CleanStart to learn a wide range of skills, which they can take as they progress their careers in new jobs across Greater Manchester. But training takes money. This is where you can help. If you are clearing a house before a move, looking to get rid of some much-loved but frankly battered furniture, white goods or televisions (maybe the last two aren’t much loved…) or generally looking to declutter, ring us. And we will come to you, free of charge, and take away your furniture and other goods you are looking to donate.

We will turn your unwanted items into essential items for those who need them. We also work hard to upcycle really interesting pieces of furniture, televisions and white goods into treasures for you to discover, and buy at bargain prices.

When you have seen how we upcycle your items, and the other furniture donated to us, you might want to take a class in upcycling – we run them regularly – to undertake your own projects at home. In that warehouse, in deepest Trafford Park, you will find a friendly team, doing a great job and working hard to improve their lives.

Please come along to Warehouse Z, Mosley Road, Trafford Park, M17 1HQ, visit www.cleanstart.uk.com or ring us on 0161 968 0125 to find out more or to arrange a furniture collection. Just don’t tell Indiana Jones.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

A Home Improvement Agency (HIA) caseworker employed by Lancaster City Council has been recognised for going that extra mile in transforming people’s lives by being shortlisted for a national award. Georgina Smith who has been working for the council for five years has been shortlisted in the Caseworker of the Year category of the 2019 Foundations National Healthy Housing Awards. Foundations is an organisation appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to oversee a national network of nearly 200 HIAs and handyperson providers across England.

The awards recognise the important work that is carried out every day by HIAs to support people across the country to live comfortably and independently in their own homes and celebrate the individuals who strive for excellence in their work.

Coun Caroline Jackson, cabinet member for housing, said:
“As a valued member of a committed and dedicated team of caseworkers, Georgina is well known for being a tirelessly compassionate, caring and committed employee with an absolute determination to ensure every client receives the best possible outcome.

“It’s wonderful to hear that Georgina’s work is being recognised nationally for the positive impact she continues to have on ensuring some of our most vulnerable residents get access to the help they need to make those essential adaptations to their homes so they can continue living there safely and independently. Georgina regularly receives praise from clients and key partner organisations.”

Patricia Gerrard of Heysham who recently benefitted from Georgina’s assistance in arranging for a wet room, rails and other minor adaptions to be installed in and around her home, said: “The adaptations that Georgina helped me arrange to have done in my home via the council’s Home Improvement Agency have transformed my life and as an ongoing customer of the council’s handyperson scheme, I can always rely on Georgina to come to my aid when I need her support in filling in forms or contacting other agencies so that I can continue to enjoy living happily and comfortably in my own home.” The winner of the award will be announced at a ceremony next month.

For more information on how Lancaster City Council’s Home Improvement Agency can be of assistance to you or someone you know, visit – www.lancaster.gov.uk/homeimprovement

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care, Lancs Leisure

YMCA Garstang Leisure Centres on Windsor Road and Oak Road are excited with the continuing investments and improvements to the facilities.
Wyre Council’s Cabinet approved a £65k investment to the centres which has included a newly refurbished foyer and reception area at YMCA Garstang swimming pool and 25 new spinning bikes at YMCA Garstang Leisure Centre. This is the latest investment that the partnership between YMCA and Wyre Council has delivered. The centres received a make-over in recent years including complete refurbishments to changing rooms at both centres and to the fitness suite at YMCA Garstang Leisure.

The latest investment signifies the intent of the partnership to ensure the whole community continues to be active. The investment into purchasing new spinning bikes and fitness experiences to YMCA Garstang Leisure Centre will allow the centre to enhance their class timetable and improve the overall customer experience.

The new Schwinn AC Performance bikes and improved lighting will provide an authentic riding experience that cannot be rivaled locally.
Not only this, but customers will be able to utilise a new fitness experience within the centre in the shape of “My Zone”. My Zone aims to help people feel good about exercise through technology. It is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity.

Following investment into upgrading the pool plant room in 2017, YMCA Garstang Pool on Oak Road has received a full refurbishment of their foyer including renovations to the floor, ceiling and lighting. The reception has also had a complete refurbishment and the previously enclosed area has now been replaced by a new reception area and office, creating a more open environment.

Dave Sweetman, General Manager at YMCA Garstang said, “We hope you will agree that the investments at both centres are an exciting new addition to the centres. The refurbishments at YMCA Garstang Pool will create a more positive experience for the customer. We hope you like the changes. The addition of 25 new spinning bikes will also add to the customer experience, creating more opportunity for people to enjoy our class timetable at YMCA Garstang Leisure Centre. We urge the local community to make full use of the facilities on offer. Working in partnership with Wyre Council, we continue to provide a great experience that will inspire all members of the community to get active with us.”

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council comments, “We are proud to work together with YMCA Fylde Coast to invest in state of the art leisure centre facilities and fitness equipment. The improvements made to the two centres in Garstang provide a high quality exercise experience for local residents at both the leisure centre and the swimming pool.”

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Work has started to build more new homes for older residents and residents with dementia in Wigan Borough. Two new developments, in Leigh and Bryn, will offer 32 affordable homes which have been specially designed to suit the needs of residents to help them stay independent in their own home for longer.

The investments are mainly funded through the council’s capital programme with grant funding through Homes England. It’s all part of the local authority’s approach to create specialised housing for residents to meet their needs. Councillor Keith Cunliffe, deputy leader of the council, said: “We know having the right home has a direct impact on someone’s health and wellbeing and their quality of life.

“Ultimately having the right home which meets your needs means you can live a longer, happier and healthier life. “Through The Deal we are committed to building a high standard of accommodation that is well designed, attractive, and affordable for residents.

“We want to keep people independent in their own homes but also connect them into a local community which is why these schemes are brilliant and they can help to tackle social isolation.” The scheme at Etherstone Street in Leigh will be home to 12 apartments for residents living with dementia and is expected to be completed in April 2020.

The Bryn development, on the former Walkden House site on Priory Road, will be 20 apartments for older people and will be complete in July 2020.
It will be similar to a previous council scheme at Little Lane which opened last year, with a communal lounge and hosts regular activities for residents.
The homes are being built by Seddon and will be let on affordable rents.
Duncan Williams, regional director at Seddon, said: “Our priority is to build the highest quality homes with exceptional facilities, allowing residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

“These developments will be assets to the communities of Leigh and Bryn, and most importantly will be affordable to those who need them most. We look forward to handing the projects over in 2020 and seeing the positive impact made on local lives”.

Susan Mackie, Specialist in the Home Ownership and Supply team, at Homes England, said: “We are really pleased to be playing an integral role in funding the building of affordable and bespoke specialist homes in Wigan.

“This joint venture with the council has enabled us to recognise the ambitions of the council in providing good quality specialist housing, and maximise our joint funding, resources and capabilities in delivering more homes faster.”

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Most have experienced it. A doctor says you need some blood tests and a half a dozen stabs and prods later – sometimes more – the doctor has your blood sample and the patient has a sore arm that resembles a pincushion.
Many healthcare institutions such as GP surgeries and hospitals now employ phlebotomists to perform the role of collecting blood from their in-patients and out-patients.

Skilled phlebotomists – the healthcare professionals who take your blood – are the experts who have been gradually replacing nurses and doctors and who specialise in just collecting blood samples. Phlebotomy posts are usually very flexible and can vary from full and part-time hospital posts to part time work in surgeries and clinics. Geopace Training has built a nationwide reputation for teaching phlebotomy the right way and Geopace tutors travel from across country and even internationally to be train phlebotomy students.

Each Geopace class lasts two full days and at the end of the course students will have attained an accredited certificate in phlebotomy. Students need no prior experience in healthcare and come from all walks of life and all ages. The Introduction to Phlebotomy Course provides a very thorough grounding in both theory and practical elements and prepares students up to the point of ‘live blood draws’.

“It’s also a lot of fun” says Amy, admin manager at Geopace Training. “Many students email us after completing the course to say how enjoyable it was whilst others email us to let us know that they have been accepted for phlebotomy jobs”.

Geopace instructors are some of the most elite in the industry and the training programme is constantly updated to keep up with new developments and changes, so students receive the most current information and training available. Students attending the course are very hands-on, practicing on artificial arms which pump fake blood, with a choice of veins to perform and practise on.

There is also a theory element to complete although there are no exams at the end. Students complete modules as they process through the course and it’s almost impossible for anyone to fail. Once completed the course awards a nationally recognised and accredited certificate in phlebotomy (accredited at Level 5 in Ireland). If you like the idea of working in the healthcare profession then why not visit the Geopace Training website for more information at: www.geopace.net

Places are very limited. Courses are scheduled for Lancaster in October and both Preston and Manchester in December.