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Training and Development
The UKAN Training and Development Unit was formed in 1995 to address the advocacy training needs of service user controlled mental health advocacy groups and mental health professionals.
UKAN was the first organisation to define the core principles of mental health advocacy in its landmark document 'Advocacy: A Code of Practice' (1994).
UKAN was also the first organisation to develop comprehensive
standards for mental health advocacy services.
UKAN has a 12 year track record of providing quality mental health
advocacy training and support. It is the only national organisation to
provide comprehensive mental health advocacy training. UKAN
training has proved crucial in the development of local mental health
advocacy projects throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
UKAN continually updates its training materials to reflect developments in the field of mental health advocacy.
What participants say about UKAN training
“Absolutely brilliant. We were so impressed by the training
course that we became UKAN members.”
“It was easy to follow, which is sometimes difficult when
dealing with a complex subject such as this.”
“The right mix of information presentation with discussion
and group work.”
“Very good. Very interesting to be kept as up to date as
possible.”
“An easy atmosphere, very relaxed.”