Agenda item - Chair's Communications

55.1       The Chair gave the following communications:

“I am pleased to let you know that Resident Inspectors will be taking part in a training event developed in partnership with a new organisation - South East Training Uniting People, also known as SETUP.  This group brings Resident Involvement officers from Brighton and Hove together with officers in similar jobs in Eastbourne & Lewes District Council, Wealden District Council, Optivo Housing Association, Brighton Housing Trust and Seaside Homes.

This event was suggested by Brighton and Hove and will be led by a trainer from TPAS, a national group promoting tenant participation.  Our Resident Inspectors will meet residents from the other organisations, so as well as being a training event it will also be a great opportunity to network and share ideas.  Please get in touch with the Resident Involvement team if you are interested in taking part, or have an idea for future training events.

Also on the subject of training, a member of the Resident Involvement team recently attended a Dementia Awareness event run by the Dementia Friends group.  The trainer has offered to come along to association meetings and run a 45 minute session to raise awareness about dementia and the support that is available for people with the condition, their family and carers.  If any association would like to arrange this, please let the Resident Involvement team know and they will put you in touch with the trainer”