Know Your Rights

Do you want to have more control over your own life? Do you want professionals to really listen to you? This course is for you. You’ll learn to ask for what you need and make sure people listen. 

You’ll learn to-

S – Speak so that people listen 

H – Have your say with decision makers

O - Obtain skills and confidence for solving problems

U-  Understand the law and your rights 

T – Think through your options and choices 


After this workshop you’ll feel more confident-

Asking for what you want

Making confident decisions

Solving problems in your life

Challenging decision makers

To know when and how to complain well



Know your rights in different situations

You’ll learn all about your rights in areas like health care, housing, and social care. You’ll learn how to find the information you need to make good choices.  You’ll have better conversations and feel more in control. 

For example

In healthcare, if a doctor offers you treatment, it's your right to ask questions. You might ask, "What are the side effects?" or "Are there any alternative treatments?" Asking questions helps you to make the best decisions for your health.

We call this ‘self-advocacy’. It means taking care of your needs and respecting others. This course helps you -

Know which questions to ask

Ask them with confidence

Disagree respectfully

Are you in a difficult situation?

This course can help you to learn lessons from difficult experiences. You’ll develop more ways of dealing with a problem and identify your strengths. Next time you have a problem, you’ll feel more confident.

How do people feel after this course?

“I am more confident to communicate my problems and resolve them, identify my strengths and improve myself, and know my rights in different situations.”

“I have learnt how to communicate more effectively to express my needs, manage my emotions, plan ahead, and be prepared.”


Interested?

Please email advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk for more information, or to ask for a place on the course. 

 

Delivery

This course can be delivered in person or online. Please let us know in your enquiry 

Other courses  

We offer shorter courses which are three hours long. 

Topics include:  

You can join an online training course with people from other organisations. Or we can arrange a course specifically tailored to your organisation and its needs.  

Lunch and learn  

We also offer short ‘lunch and learn’ sessions on a variety of topics, including:  

 

“Very well run - an excellent, friendly course”

“Relaxed, welcoming and very informative”