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Free courses for people who wish to improve their mental

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Learn to be Well

www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning

Adult and Community Learning

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Foreword ......................................................................................................3

About the Learn to be Well project .............................................................5

Getting started and tips for improving your wellbeing .............................6

Enrolling on a course ...................................................................................7

Learn to be Well courses .............................................................................8

What our learners said ..............................................................................10

Finding us ....................................................................................................12

Term dates ..................................................................................................14

2 Adult and Community Learning Learn To Be WellCall South Ruislip Adult Learning Centre on 020 8384 4170 or email [email protected] to register your interest in courses

Title Foreword

The council is delighted to be able to continue these Learn to be Well classes, following on from last year’s successful research project.

Learners will be able to benefit from a wide range of creative, self-help and confidence building classes designed for improving our residents’ wellbeing.

These courses will be able to help you to develop and improve your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. By experiencing a sense of personal achievement you will build your resilience and confidence, developing and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

All of the Learn to be Well courses are free of charge and delivered by trained, experienced and sensitive staff.

Once you reach the end of the course, you will also be able to continue your journey, as there are many opportunities to progress within our mainstream course offering.

If you or someone you know wants to build their confidence and improve their wellbeing, then I would encourage you to take a look at this brochure. If you wish to enrol or have any questions, get in touch with our Adult and Community Learning team.

Education can be a real lifeline to people from all walks of life, and I hope that attending these courses will help you take a step towards a more positive future.

Cllr David Simmonds Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services

3Adult and Community Learning Learn To Be WellCall South Ruislip Adult Learning Centre on 020 8384 4170 or email [email protected] to register your interest in courses

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TitleHillingdon Adult and Community Learning (HACL) is part of Hillingdon Council. We offer opportunities for adults across the borough to learn new skills, discover their potential and achieve their goals.

Learn to be Well research projectAround one quarter of British adults, experience a mental health problem in their lives. Anxiety, sleeplessness and depression are the most common disorders, with around eight per cent of the population suffering from anxiety and eight per cent from depression. This is equivalent to more than eight million people in England alone. Research has identified that there can be a range of positive impacts on wellbeing as a result of participating in mainstream community learning courses.

For some, the symptoms of depression, sleeplessness and anxiety can hamper the ability to enjoy and make the most of their lives. Recovery comes in small steps. You’ll see by reading what other learners have to say on page 10 that recovery successes have come in a variety of ways.

These courses are designed to build (or re-build) your confidence and to help you develop coping strategies for everyday situations. They are about self-help and practical positive things you can do to improve your wellbeing and manage things like having trouble sleeping, stress, finding it hard to go out, worrying, feeling anxious, sad or a bit low.

If you are interested in being part of this research, we will ask you to help us find out what difference these courses make by asking you to fill in some mood and wellbeing questionnaires, firstly to see if you are eligible. If you are, we will ask you to sign a written consent to let us use the information you give us and we will ask you to fill in the same mood and wellbeing questionnaires while you are on your course and at the end.

To thank you for being involved, your course will be free.

The other good news is, if the research finds that these courses help people, then not only will you be doing something positive for yourself but you will also be helping others, maybe including someone you care about.

See page 8 for a full list of our Learn to be Well courses.

About the project


Have you completed a Learn to be Well course with us before? Are you inspired to help others and have a little time on your hands? If the answer is yes, talk to us about becoming a Learn to be Well Champion. We would love to hear from you.

Getting started


Tips for starting to focus on your wellbeingIt’s often difficult to get started or motivated, so start in small steps and arrange activities at gradual levels to improve your self-confidence and build up self-esteem.

• Do what you enjoy. Plan activities with friends and family that are enjoyable, you are interested in or have been interested in in the past.

• It is important to socialise and stay in contact with others. This will improve wellbeing and lead to further opportunities to interact.

• Make plans and look ahead. Introduce a new hobby or become more active. Go for a walk or exercise once a day. Attend a meeting or take part in one of our classes.

Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning supports ‘Reading Well Books’ at Hillingdon LibrariesReading Well Books on Prescription is a national scheme providing self-help reading for adults with a range of common mental health conditions including anxiety, stress, sleeplessness and some eating disorders.

The books are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have been recommended by experts. They provide useful information to help you understand your condition, as well as step-by-step strategies and techniques to make

positive changes. The collection is stocked in selected Hillingdon libraries, with free reservations available at other branches. Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/libraries.

Enrolling on a coursePlease read this important information before enrolling

Please be aware you can only enrol on one long course in this programme. We also offer further support through a range of one-day courses (see page 8).

You may self-refer or be referred by your GP, nurse, carer or keyworker. Even a family member or friend can help you to book onto a course.

Before you enrol, you need to take part in an advice session, where we will discuss the courses and you need to fill in a mood and wellbeing questionnaire to find out if you’re eligible. These are very short and have a tick box format. To arrange an appointment to do this call 020 834 4170, email [email protected] or visit South Ruislip Adult Learning Centre.

If you are eligible to take part, we will ask you to sign a written consent (so that we can use the information you provide us through the questionnaire for research) and we will ask you to fill in the same questionnaire at several stages during the course.

You can bring a friend with you for support throughout the course to enable them to improve their wellbeing. They can enrol with you as a buddy. Please note that they will also need to complete the mood and wellbeing questionnaire.

Information Advice and GuidanceDuring your time with us, we will be offering the services of information advice and guidance according to your needs, to enable you to progress further onto learning with us and beyond.


Learn to be Well coursesCourse code Course title Location Day Start time End time Start date End date Weeks

MHR1009 Exercise for Fun Ruislip Manor Library Tuesday 4pm 6.30pm 08/11/2016 13/12/2016 6

MHR1004 Dance Fusion to Feel Good Ruislip Manor Library Wednesday 9am 11.30am 09/11/2016 14/12/2016 6

MHH1018 Creative Writing Harlington ALC Wednesday 12.30pm 3pm 09/11/2016 14/12/2016 6

MHX1000 Create your garden plants for Free! RAGC Wednesday 12.30pm 3pm 09/11/2016 14/12/2016 6

MHR1011 Yoga and Relaxation Ruislip Manor Library Thursday 9.30am 12pm 10/11/2016 15/12/2016 6

MHH1014 Stress Busting and Boost Self Awareness Harlington ALC Thursday 1pm 3.30pm 10/11/2016 15/12/2016 6

MHR1017 Meditation and Relaxation Ruislip Manor Library Thursday 6.30pm 9pm 10/11/2016 15/12/2016 6

MHX1014 Yoga and Relaxation Botwell Leisure Friday 2pm 4.30pm 11/11/2016 16/12/2016 6

MHS1004 Support Your Wellbeing South Ruislip ALC Friday 10am 12.30pm 11/11/2016 16/12/2016 6

MHX1010 Support Your Wellbeing Charville Library Friday 12pm 3pm 13/01/2017 10/02/2017 5

MHB1003 Create Festive Apron & Oven Gloves Brookfield ALC Tuesday 9.30am 12.30pm 15/11/2016 13/12/2016 5

MHR1002 Exercise for Fun Ruislip Manor Library Wednesday 9am 11.30am 18/01/2017 01/03/2017 6

MHH1008 Writing Short Stories Harlington ALC Tuesday 4.30pm 7pm 24/01/2017 07/03/2017 6

MHH1007 Computer Confidence Harlington ALC Tuesday 6.30pm 9pm 24/01/2017 07/03/2017 6

MHX1003 Creative Writing Charville Library Wednesday 12.30pm 3pm 25/01/2017 08/03/2017 6

MHS1001 Relax with painting Landscapes South Ruislip ALC Thursday 6.30pm 9pm 26/01/2017 09/03/2017 6

MHR1007 Dance Fusion to Feel Good Ruislip Manor Library Tuesday 4.30pm 6.30pm 31/01/2017 14/03/2017 6

MHH1004 Ceramic Projects – coil a large pot Harlington ALC Monday 10.30am 1pm 20/02/2017 27/03/2017 6

MHB1004 Create a Spring Hat & Tote Bag Brookfield ALC Tuesday 9.30am 12.30pm 21/02/2017 21/03/2017 5

MHH1012 Get the most from your Digital Camera Harlington ALC Tuesday 12pm 2.30pm 21/02/2017 28/03/2017 6

MHX1005 Healthy Lifestyle Botwell Leisure Tuesday 12.30pm 3pm 21/02/2017 28/03/2017 6

MHX1001 Confidence in the Garden RAGC Wednesday 12.30pm 3pm 22/02/2017 29/03/2017 6

MHR1012 Yoga, Mantras & Breathing Techniques Ruislip Manor Library Thursday 10am 12.30pm 23/02/2017 30/03/2017 6

MHR1019 Chakras and Crystals Ruislip Manor Library Thursday 12.30pm 3pm 23/02/2017 30/03/2017 6

MHR1023 Belly Dance for Confidence Ruislip Manor Thursday 6pm 8.30pm 23/02/2017 30/03/2016 6

MHH1017 Thinking and Living for the Present Harlington ALC Friday 9.30am 12pm 24/02/2017 31/03/2017 6

MHX1015 Yoga, Mantras & Breathing Techniques Botwell Leisure Friday 2pm 4.30pm 24/02/2017 31/03/2017 6

MHH1015 Meditation and Relaxation Harlington ALC Friday 6.30pm 9pm 24/02/2017 31/03/2017 6

MHB1005 Create a Sleeveless Summer Top Brookfield ALC Tuesday 9.30am 12.30pm 25/04/2017 23/05/2017 5

MHR1003 Exercise for Fun Ruislip Manor Library Monday 6pm 8.30pm 01/05/2017 12/06/2017 6

MHR1010 Dance Fusion to Feel Good Ruislip Manor Library Tuesday 4.30pm 7pm 02/05/2017 13/06/2017 6

MHH1006 Ceramic Projects – sculpture technique Harlington ALC Monday 10.30am 1pm 08/05/2017 19/06/2017 6

MHB1011 Computer Confidence Brookfield ALC Monday 6.30pm 9pm 08/05/2017 19/06/2017 6

MHB1001 Basic Photo editing with Photoshop Brookfield ALC Tuesday 12.30pm 3pm 09/05/2017 20/06/2017 6

MHX1009 Writing Short Stories Charville Library Tuesday 4.30pm 7pm 09/05/2017 20/06/2017 6

MHR1000 Healthy Lifestyle Ruislip Manor Library Wednesday 10am 12.30pm 10/05/2017 21/06/2017 6

MHX1002 Gardening for Pleasure RAGC Wednesday 12.30pm 3pm 10/05/2017 21/06/2017 6

MHS1005 Get the most from your Digital Camera South Ruislip ALC Wednesday 4pm 6.30pm 10/05/2017 21/06/2017 6

MHH1010 Easy Jewellery Making Harlington ALC Thursday 10am 12.30pm 11/05/2017 22/06/2017 6

MHH1016 Chakras and Crystals Harlington ALC Thursday 12.30pm 3pm 11/05/2017 22/06/2017 6


MHR1024 Thinking and Living for the Present South Ruislip ALC Thursday 6.30pm 9pm 11/05/2017 22/06/2017 6

MHS1002 Relax with drawing Still Life South Ruislip ALC Thursday 6.30pm 9pm 11/05/2017 22/06/2017 6

MHX1017 Stress Busting and Boosting your Self Awareness

Charville Library

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MHX1013 Belly Dance for Confidence Botwell Leisure Friday 2pm 4.30pm 12/05/2017 23/06/2017 6

One-day coursesMHB1002 Get on the Career Ladder Top Up Brookfield ALC Monday 12pm 3pm 05/12/2016 05/12/2016 1

MHH1002 Coil a Clay Christmas Tree Top Up Harlington ALC Monday 12pm 3pm 05/12/2016 05/12/2016 1

MHB1007 Design and make your own Christmas Cards Top up

Brookfield ALC

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MHB1008 Paint a winter scene Top Up Brookfield ALC Wednesday 10am 1pm 07/12/2016 07/12/2016 1

MHH1019 Arrange your own Christmas Table Centre Piece Top up

Harlington ALC

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MHH1020 Arrange your own Christmas Wreath Top Up Harlington ALC Monday 1.30pm 4.30pm 12/12/2016 12/12/2016 1

MHH1000 Support Your Wellbeing at Christmas Top Up Harlington ALC Thursday 2pm 5pm 15/12/2017 15/12/2017 1

MHR1016 Chill Out with Relaxation and Breathing Techniques Top Up

Ruislip Manor Library

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10am

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12/01/2017

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MHH1013 Get on the Career Ladder Top Up Harlington ALC Thursday 12pm 3pm 02/02/2017 02/02/2017 1

MHR1014 Chill Out with Meditation & Relaxation Top Up Ruislip Manor Library Thursday 10am 1pm 09/02/2017 09/02/2017 1

MHH1003 Spring Inspired Flower Arranging Top Up Harlington ALC Monday 9.30am 12.30pm 27/02/2017 27/02/2017 1

MHB1012 Learn to blog Top Up Brookfield ALC Tuesday 10am 1pm 28/03/2017 28/03/2017 1

MHB1010 Relax with Still Life Drawing Top Up Brookfield ALC Wednesday 1.30pm 4.30pm 29/03/2017 29/03/2017 1

MHH1005 Throwing on the pottery wheel Top Up Harlington ALC Monday 10.30am 1.30pm 24/04/2017 24/04/2017 1

MHS1006 Get on the Career Ladder Top Up South Ruislip ALC Tuesday 12pm 3pm 06/06/2017 06/06/2017 1

MHX1004 Summer Inspired Baskets Top Up RAGC Monday 10.30am 1.30pm 12/06/2017 12/06/2017 1

MHH1001 Throwing on the pottery wheel Top Up Harlington ALC Wednesday 12pm 3pm 14/06/2017 14/06/2017 1

MHH1009 Support Your Wellbeing Top Up Harlington ALC Thursday 10am 1pm 29/06/2017 29/06/2017 1

MHR1013 Chill Out with Yoga Techniques Top Up Ruislip Manor Library Friday 2pm 5pm 30/06/2017 30/06/2017 1

Learn to be Well coursesCourse code Course title Location Day Start time End time Start date End date Weeks


Maria’s story*Maria came to HACL after a battle with anxiety following the death of her father. She also developed a long term health condition a year later. After trying many things to overcome her anxiety, she found out about the yoga and relaxation course offered as part of the Learn to be Well programme.

Despite thinking that yoga was not for her, she decided to give it a go and said she found the tutor fantastic, as she took into account all Maria’s specific learner goals and supported her throughout her time on the course. She said that the environment felt safe and the support she received was tailored to her abilities.

Since undertaking the course, Maria has been using the breathing techniques that she has learned to help her when she’s feeling stressed and anxious and it enabled her to focus better. Having relaxation sessions at the end of the classes meant that she left feeling calm and refreshed. The benefits weren’t just limited to her mental health; she has also found that she is feeling better all-round, especially as she previously suffered from a back condition, which has now improved.

Looking to the future, Maria is hoping to join a yoga class to continue what she has learnt and enjoy the benefits that yoga brings.

She said: “The Learn to be Well course was the start of the journey for me and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others. There is nothing to lose and so much that you can gain!”

*Name changed

What our learners said

Anusha GunturuAnusha came to the UK five years ago with her family after working in Australia for two years as an IT analyst. Her educational

background is in engineering.

She came to HACL as she wanted to return to work. She had felt lonely and lacked the confidence needed to start making the steps to employment. Following her son’s birth she had spent some time at home looking after him. She enrolled onto the Getting Ahead in Employment course along with Belly Dancing as an added enjoyment.

She said about her experience:“I have made a lot of friends and learnt new things.”

Anusha attended courses every Friday and with her tutor’s help has learnt to write a CV and will take new recruitment and job finding knowledge with her.

Anusha is now working part-time in administration but has said that her long-term goal is to get a career doing what she loves within the IT sector as a software engineer. She said: “The council is providing lots of courses that are worthwhile. It’s never too late to study.”


Ann’s storyprovided by HACL after discovering the brochure of courses at her local library.

She did courses in Pottery, Gardening, Yoga, Aromatherapy and Reflexology, and would definitely recommend them to others.

As a result of the programme, she has found the confidence to tackle new challenges, made friends and is motivated to continue with a programme of learning.

Ann also decided to apply for the HACL Learner Council and was elected earlier this year. The Learner Council has not only made Ann feel more confident but she also enjoys being able to provide a learner voice and represent her fellow peers.

She is now hoping to go onto further study and complete another gardening course.

She said: “Sign up for some of the courses and give them a try. I know it can be rather daunting trying something new, but believe me when I say you really have nothing to lose and possibly everything to gain.”

Ann had worked part-time with women and their children in a variety of situations, but after qualifying with a Diploma in Childcare and

Education and working full-time, she decided to try something new. She worked supporting vulnerable adults with mental health issues and then moved to a children’s centre, where she worked with children and their families with additional needs before retiring to focus on her wellbeing.

Ann said that although she enjoyed all aspects of her work and found it incredibly rewarding, it was exhausting and emotionally draining. Prior to working full-time she said that she felt she had a more positive work/life balance, so she embarked on the Learn to be Well programme

Amanda SmithAmanda said: “Learn to be Well courses have had a very positive effect on my mental wellbeing and are a valuable addition to medication and therapy. They encourage you to learn new skills and concentrate on something positive.

“The Easy Embroidery course was particularly rewarding. Our tutor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She introduced us to various techniques that were challenging but rewarding.

“There was an encouraging, safe and friendly atmosphere in the class, allowing us to develop and share ideas. I am now hoping to discover opportunities for sharing my skills with others, possibly leading to employment.”


Finding us

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Brookfield Adult Learning CentrePark RoadUxbridgeUB8 1NP

01895 254766 brookfield@ @hae-acl.ac.uk

South RuislipYoung People’s

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South Ruislip Adult Learning CentreVictoria RoadRuislipHA4 0JE

020 8384 4170 southruislip@ @hae-acl.ac.uk

M4 StockleyGolf Course

Rural Activities Garden CentreWest Drayton RoadHillingdonUB8 3JZ

020 8569 1613

Botwell Leisure CentreEast AvenueHayesUB3 2HW

020 8384 4170 southruislip @hae-acl.ac.uk

HarlingtonYoung People’s

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Sam PhilpRecreation Ground

Harlington Adult Learning CentreHarlington Community SchoolPinkwell LaneHayes, UB3 1PB

020 8569 1613 harlington@ @hae-acl.ac.uk

Ruislip Manor Library and Community Resource CentreLinden AvenueRuislip ManorHA4 8TW

01895 671975 ruislipmanor@ @hae-acl.ac.uk

Charville LibraryBury Avenue Hayes UB4 8LF

01895 558296 charville-library @hillingdon.gov.uk


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Car parksHillingdon Adult and Community Learning has limited or no parking at most sites. Learners are therefore responsible for their own travel or parking arrangements.

Wheelchair accessAll our centres are accessible to people in wheelchairs.

Centre opening timesCentres are open from 9am to 5pm daily and during the evenings in line with courses running. Outside of these hours, answer machines will take messages and we will return your call.

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All information correct at time of print. Any additional changes including exam fees informed by Awarding Bodies will be advised at time of enrolment.


Term dates for year 2016/17

Bank and public holidays Christmas Day 25 December 2016 Boxing Day 26 December 2016Substitute Day 27 December 2016New Year’s Day 1 January 2017Substitute Day 2 January 2017Good Friday 14 April 2017Easter Monday 17 April 2017May Day 1 May 2017Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 2017August Bank Holiday 28 August 2017

Autumn Term 201619 September to half-term is five weeks, half-term to 17 December is seven weeksClasses start 19 September 2016Half-term 24 to 30 October 2016Term ends Saturday 17 December 2016

Spring Term 20179 January to half-term is five weeks, half-term to 1 April is six weeksClasses start 9 January 2017Half-term 13 to 19 February 2017Term ends Saturday 1 April 2017

Summer Term 201724 April to half-term is five weeks, half-term to 15 July is six weeksClasses start 24 April 2017May day 1 May 2017Half-term 29 May to 4 June 2017Term ends Saturday 15 July 2017

Term dates


Develop your skills

Adult and Community Learning

EducationFundingAgency

We offer a wide range of courses in the community, working with

partners such as Hillingdon Carers, Hillingdon Mind, Hillingdon Women’s

Centre, Asian and Somali women’s groups, housing associations, schools,

children’s centres and libraries to make sure you can access a course as close to your home as possible.

Find out more Pick up a brochure at your nearest

adult learning centre or visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning

www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning

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