Wokingham Borough Community Navigator Service : Involve Community Services

07/05/2026

💜 Feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? You are not alone. 💜

Our friendly Community Navigation Team at involve is here to help residents across Wokingham Borough connect with local support, activities and services that can improve health and wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking for:
✨ Support with loneliness or low mood
✨ Social groups or activities
✨ Exercise or wellbeing opportunities
✨ Help for carers
✨ Volunteering opportunities
✨ Peer support or community connections
✨ Advice on local services and resources
…we’re here to listen and help you find what matters to you. 💚

The service is free, confidential and person-centred — there’s no pressure, just friendly support and guidance to help you take the next step.
📞 01344 304 404
📧 [email protected]
🌐 involve.community/community-navigation

Please don’t struggle alone — sometimes one conversation can make all the difference 💫

Community Navigation is a scheme in Wokingham that helps people to find community resources & support to improve their health & wellbeing

05/05/2026

⛑️ Be Ready When It Matters Most – Paediatric First Aid ⛑️

Join our essential full-day training designed to give you the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency involving children and infants.

📅 10th June
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Onsite
💷 £65

💡 What you’ll gain:
• Confidence to act quickly in emergency situations
• Skills to respond to common childhood injuries and illnesses
• Knowledge of life-saving techniques, including CPR
• Practical, hands-on experience in a supportive environment

🌱 Ideal for parents, carers, childcare providers, and anyone working with children.

👉 Book your place – limited spaces available
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paediatric-first-aid-onsite-training-tickets-1982345997241?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn how to save lives with our hands-on First Aid Onsite Training - because you never know when you'll need it!

05/05/2026

⚠️ Stay Calm. Stay Confident. De-escalate Effectively. ⚠️

Join our practical training session:
✨ Conflict & De-escalation Management ✨

📅 9th June
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm
💻 Online
💷 £30

Build the skills you need to manage challenging situations with confidence.

💡 You’ll learn how to:
• Recognise early signs of conflict and escalation
• Use techniques to defuse tense situations safely
• Communicate clearly and confidently under pressure
• Protect yourself and others in difficult interactions

🌱 Ideal for anyone working with people in frontline or support roles.

👉 Book your place – spaces available
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conflict-management-de-escalation-online-training-tickets-1984456393493?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/05/2026

💙 Su***de Awareness Training 💙

Join us for this important and informative session designed to build confidence in supporting others.

📅 2nd June
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm
💻 Online
💷 £30

This training will help you:
• Recognise the signs someone may be struggling
• Feel more confident in starting supportive conversations
• Understand how to respond appropriately and safely
• Know where to signpost for further support

🌱 A valuable session for anyone working with or supporting others.

👉 Book your place – spaces available
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suicide-awareness-online-training-tickets-1765785153929?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

***deAwareness

This session will help you gain a better understanding of mental health & suicidal thoughts.

01/05/2026

🔐 Stay GDPR Compliant & Confident! 🔐

Join our upcoming training:
📅 20th May
⏰ 9:30 – 12:30
📍 Onsite
💷 £40

Whether you're new to GDPR or need a refresher, this session will help you understand your responsibilities and handle data with confidence.
💡 Why attend?

• Learn the essentials of data protection
• Understand your legal responsibilities
• Gain practical tips to keep data safe
• Stay up to date with current regulations

👉 Book your place now – limited spaces available!
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr-onsite-training-tickets-1982345680293?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get ready to dive deep into GDPR regulations with interactive training session and real-life examples to keep you engaged and informed.

09/04/2026

✨ **Invest in Your Skills. Make a Difference.** ✨

This April, take the opportunity to grow your knowledge, build confidence, and strengthen the support you provide to others. Our upcoming training sessions are designed to be practical, engaging, and empowering—helping you make a real impact in your role and community.

📚 **Upcoming Training Sessions:**

🟣 **Substance Misuse**
📅 14th April | ⏰ 9:30 – 12:30 | 💻 Online | 💷 £30

🔵 **Understanding Tourette’s**
📅 21st April | ⏰ 9:30 – 12:30 | 💷 £30

🔴 **Fire Safety**
📅 23rd April | ⏰ 9:30 – 12:30 | 💻 Online | 💷 £30

🟢 **Creative Therapeutic Tools**
📅 28th April | ⏰ 9:30 – 12:30 | 💻 Online | 💷 £30

🌟 Whether you're looking to expand your professional skills or deepen your understanding, these sessions offer valuable insights and practical tools you can use straight away.

💡 Learn. Grow. Support Others Better

Spaces are limited—secure your place today! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/involve-training-workshops-107366685401 Or contact Claire, [email protected]

Involve Community Services is a small, local charity which supports the voluntary and community sector throughout Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and the surrounding areas. We source and provide training courses in a number of different areas, covering topics such governance, funding, workplace....

27/03/2026

✨ Understanding Tourette’s – Empowering Awareness & Support ✨

Join us for an insightful and inspiring workshop designed to deepen your understanding of Tourette’s and tic disorders. Whether you’re an educator, professional, parent, or simply passionate about inclusion, this session will give you the knowledge and tools to make a real difference.

📅 21st April
🕘 9:30am – 12:30pm
💷 £30

💡 What you’ll learn:
• The difference between motor and vocal tics
• How Tourette’s differs from other tic disorders
• The development and characteristics of tic conditions
• Common myths and misconceptions – and the truth behind them
• The impact of co-occurring conditions like ADHD, OCD, and anxiety
• The social and emotional experiences of individuals living with tics
• Practical, evidence-based strategies to support in schools, workplaces, and communities

💬 This workshop goes beyond theory—helping you build empathy, confidence, and real-world skills to support others with understanding and compassion.

🌟 Be part of creating a more informed and inclusive community.
Secure your place today – spaces are limited!

27/03/2026

✨ Invest in Your Skills. Support Others Better. ✨

Join our upcoming Substance Misuse training and gain the confidence and knowledge to support those facing addiction.

📅 14th April
⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30
📌 Spaces available

This practical, half-day workshop is ideal for anyone in the charity or community sector who may come across individuals struggling with addiction.

You’ll explore:
🧠 What addiction is and how it develops
🔄 The link between trauma and addictive behaviours
⚡ How addiction affects the brain
🌱 Practical tools to support recovery and prevent relapse

Training like this doesn’t just build knowledge — it builds confidence, compassion and the ability to make a real difference in someone’s life 💙

Don’t miss out — book your place today via the link below 👇

Get ready to dive deep into substance misuse prevention strategies and learn how to make a positive impact in your community!

26/03/2026

🌿 Social Prescribing Day – 26 March 🌿

Social prescribing is all about supporting people to improve their wellbeing by connecting them to local groups, services and community support—recognising that health is about so much more than just medical care.

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible work of everyone who helps make this happen—Social Prescribers, community groups, volunteers and partners—all working together to strengthen our community and support people to live healthier, happier lives.

💚 Small connections can make a big difference.
💚 Community matters.
💚 Together, we can improve wellbeing for all.

If you feel you'd benefit from the support of a Social Prescriber please contact your GP surgery.

23/02/2026

Our Training Coordinator, Claire, has been busy scheduling new training for May, including GDPR, Compassion Fatigue, Paediatric First Aid and Performance Management 👏

⛑ First Aid (25th Feb) – Only 2 spaces remaining
🧠 Professional Boundaries (24th Feb) – Limited spaces
💬 Stress Management (3rd March) – Spaces available
🎨 Canva (4th March) – Onsite session, limited spaces

Due to high demand, we've added:
✔ Trauma Informed Care (May)
✔ Youth MHFA (May)
✔ Understanding Tourette’s (April)

All sessions are low cost and can be booked via the links below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/involve-training-workshops-107366685401