Mental Health First Aid
2023-09-25 09:00 - 2023-09-27 16:00 (Europe/London)
This three-day, virtual course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider and will provide you with an in-depth knowledge to enable you to support your co-workers. The sessions will be very interactive and there will be some pre-course learning and reading (detailed below). The course will give you:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

This course is delivered online and is made up of individual learning activities and a series of four live instructor-led sessions. Individual learning will be based on a combination of videos, workbook activities and reading. This can be completed at your own pace in advance of each live session. The live sessions are led by an approved MHFA England Instructor and are interactive, involving presentation of slides, video clips, activities, discussion and case studies, which you will explore as a group to embed learning. Please see the timings of the live sessions below:
Before the live sessions begin you will need to do some set up online and some pre learning which will take 1 hour
25th Sept DAY 1 – 9am – 12:20 pm live session 1
26th Sept DAY 2 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 2
27th Sept DAY 3 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 3
27th Sept DAY 3 – 2pm – 5pm live session 4
Mental Health First Aid Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member, email info@bakerstreetq.co.uk.
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Waste & Recycling Legislation
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
There are key changes coming to the UK’s waste and recycling legislation over the coming years. It is important to understand what they are so we can plan and prepare for the future.
Join Recorra’s Sustainability Team for their month webinar on Waste & Recycling Legislation.
Get your free ticket here.

Street Food Pop-Up
2023-09-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-15 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date
Our weekly food pop-up at George’s Pocket Park gives you the opportunity to try something delicicious, warm and fresh from one of London’s established food traders. While enjoying freshly-made dishes you can enjoy the tranquil setting of our rejuvenated mini-oasis. With extra seating and the addition of a covered gazebo in wet weather, rain or shine we’ll ensure you get that dose of vitamin D as well as your lunchtime food fix.
Check our Instagram feed to discover which trader will be popping up!

Climate Fresk Workshop
2023-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Together we did this, 2013 – 22
This is a 3-hour interactive workshop run by a trained Climate Fresk facilitator.
Climate change is a complex problem that affects us all, but it can be overwhelming to tackle by yourself. This is why this Climate Fresk workshop will enable participants to take ownership of the subject matter working together, focusing on the specific actions that we as individuals and as businesses can put in place to confront this problem.
What you can expect from the workshop:

A scientific, collaborative and creative workshop designed to raise awareness about climate change in a fun way.
A set of 42 cards, each representing a component of climate change .
Use the group’s collective intelligence to link the causes and consequences of climate change and engage employees to take action.
The session will also focus on how businesses can influence a positive change and how to daily promote this in the workplace..

Participants will leave this workshop well equipped to implement the climate actions that they have identified both in their personal life and in the workplace.
Climate Fresk is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member, email info@bakerstreetq.co.uk.

Sleep Apnea- How to Stop Snoring
2023-10-04 12:30 - 13:30
Dr Charlotte Leigh is a general dental practitioner who has a very calm reassuring approach to her patients. She has a special interest in sleep apnoea, a condition which can lead to loud snoring, sleep disturbance, difficulty breathing and poor quality of sleep, all of which can be detrimental to your health.
There has been a lot of publicity recently about snoring, the impact on general health of the snorer and the whole family.
In ‘How to Stop Snoring’ I will to cover the importance of treating sleep disturbances and how we screen for this at your dental check-up.

Why is sleep important
What can we do to optimise our sleep
What is Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
How do we screen for these conditions
Treatment options available
Who is impacted

Attendees of the webinar will be offered a discount on an examination and snoring consult at Montagu Dental.
Book your spot here.

How to Recycle
2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Our ‘How to Recycle’ Workshop shows businesses the best ways to recycle and how to set up your services in the right way, so you can get the most out of your current recycling arrangement.
We’ll also be answering some of your commonly asked questions surrounding recycling.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can I recycle that? This workshop is the place to be!

Mental Health First Aid Networking Session
2023-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
This is a 60-minute session for members who are trained mental health first aiders. The session gives Mental Health First Aiders the opportunity to share challenges and build confidence in their role in a safe and supportive environment. The session will allow people to explore real-life experiences and look at how to bring key tools and techniques into action. It is a chance to reflect, share ideas and learn together.
Mental Health First Aid Networking Session is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses, and people who have completed the Mental health First Aiders training course. To check if your business is a member, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk.

Fire Marshal Training
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 13:00
This half day (3 hours) Fire marshal training courses is delivered by a professional firefighter. You will learn basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. It is a legal requirement to ensure you have an adequate number of staff trained to handle the safe and successful evacuation in the case of a fire emergency.
This course will be delivered online.
Fire Marshal Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Dyslexia Awareness Webinar
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
As part of Dyslexia awareness week at the beginning of October, why not join our Dyslexia Awareness webinar run by British Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia Awareness Week is always a good opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia and help to bring about positive change.
The webinar will cover the following areas;

An overview of dyslexia ​
Potential strengths and impacts for the individual​.
Practical Strategies / Reasonable Adjustments​
Top tips on good practice

Please join the session using the link we will provide and not the Eventbrite link.

Menopause and the Workplace webinar
2023-10-16 12:30 - 13:30
Often viewed as a taboo subject, menopause presents many women with challenges as they continue to navigate their working lives. Sadly, we know that one in four women experiencing menopause symptoms have considered resigning from their role and with more women in work over the age of 50 than ever before it is important to act.
This engaging webinar provides an opportunity for employees to learn more about the impact of the menopause and explores strategies for managing symptoms. Participants will have the opportunity to:

Learn about the symptoms of the menopause.
Explore a number of strategies and ideas to manage the impact of the menopause both at work and at home.
Share experiences in a safe space.
Learn about workplace adjustments and explore ideas for flexible working practices.

Halloween Walk
2023-10-31 18:00 - 19:00 | 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EW
A ghostly hike around the haunts of Marylebone. Get to know more about the local area with our exciting programme of guided walks.

Emergency First Aid at Work
2023-11-01 10:00 - 17:00
This in person one-day course with Siren Training, is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid and will help you meet regulatory requirements in first aid training covering emergency protocols.
Providing basic lifesaving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations with topics from adult resuscitation (CPR), burns and scalds, choking adult to defibrillator prompts, defibrillator pad placement, seizures plus much more. Email us to book.
Emergency First Aid at Work is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member, email info@bakerstreetq.co.uk.
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Mental Health First Aid
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-15 17:00
Mental Health First Aid
13 Nov – 15 Nov
This three-day, virtual course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider and will provide you with an in-depth knowledge to enable you to support your co-workers. The sessions will be very interactive and there will be some pre-course learning and reading (detailed below). The course will give you:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing.
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening.
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

This course is delivered online and is made up of individual learning activities and a series of four live instructor-led sessions. Individual learning will be based on a combination of videos, workbook activities and reading. This can be completed at your own pace in advance of each live session. The live sessions are led by an approved MHFA England Instructor and are interactive, involving presentation of slides, video clips, activities, discussion and case studies, which you will explore as a group to embed learning. Please see the timings of the live sessions below:
13th Nov DAY 1 – 9am – 12:20 pm live session 1
14th Nov DAY 2 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 2
15th Nov DAY 3 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 3
15th Nov DAY 3 – 2pm – 5pm live session 4
Before the live sessions begin you will need to do some set up online and some pre learning which will take 1 hour.
Mental Health First Aid Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. Check if your business is a member here.
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Literary Greats Walk
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EW
A walk around the Quarter to learn about the great writers who lived in the area. Make the most of your lunchbreak and explore the area on your doorstep with our exciting programme of guided walks.

Disability Awareness Training – Becoming a more inclusive employer
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00
Do you want to be a more inclusive employer? Do you want to find out about the legal requirements on employers, the support available, and best practice in recruiting people with disabilities?
If so, join us for this FREE employer workshop on disability inclusion. Aimed at employers in central London and across the capital, the session will help you to better understand disability employment, and to become a more inclusive employer. The training will take place online on Tuesday 21st November, 10:00 – 12:00.
Disabled people have a huge amount of skills and experience to offer, and research shows that inclusive employment practices can have real benefits for employers. However, just over half of disabled Londoners are in employment, compared to four in five non-disabled Londoners.
The session will cover:
• The benefits of being a more inclusive employer
• The legal obligations on employers
• Practical changes you can make to become a more inclusive employer
• The support available to you and to disabled employees

The event is organised by Central London Forward, and delivered by Business Disability Forum, the leading business membership organisation focused on disability inclusion. The event is free to employers, and funded by the Mayor of London as part of the No Wrong Door initiative. Book your spot here.
To find out more, please contact Miranda Jude (miranda.jude@cityoflondon.gov.uk).

Oral Health & Oral Cancer Awareness Webinar
2023-11-22 12:30 - 13:30
November is the mouth cancer awareness month, and Montagu Dental is hosting a free webinar on 22nd November from 12:30 – 1:30pm to discuss the risk factors for oral cancer, what you need to be aware of, and how it can be prevented, detected or managed.
More people in the UK die each year of mouth cancer than of cervical and testicular cancer combined and it also causes more deaths in the UK each year than road traffic accidents. We want to be able to help inform as many people as possible about oral cancer, as late diagnosis can have a poor prognosis.
Please register for this free webinar here.

About the organiser:
Dr Saul Konviser BDS MSc BSc is our lead general dentist at the Montagu Dental practice. Saul is a dedicated general dentist, who enjoys looking after generations of families’ dental health with a focus on how their dental health impacts their general health and wellbeing.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Saul completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology & Pharmacology at Bristol, University of the West of England and went on to study for a Masters in International Healthy Policy at the London School of Economics, spending time in Canada and South Africa as part of his research projects. Saul then received his Bachelors of Dental Surgery from King’s College London from when he went on to do his training within the NHS before moving into Private practice.
Saul is also a Trustee of the charity Dental Wellness Trust, which promotes oral health to children in the UK and abroad and he oversees the development and roll-out of supervised toothbrushing programmes in schools across England.

Recycling Webinar
2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:00
First Mile is hosting a special interactive Recycling Webinar on Thursday 30th November, from 10:00am to 11:00am.

This engaging and practical session will cover:

Top tips for better waste management and recycling
How to engage and empower your workforce
How to select the most effective waste streams by industry
What role recycling plays in a sustainable future

There will be a Q&A session at the end for anything not covered, along with a follow up of helpful resources.

You can sign up for the session here.

Christmas Lights Walk
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EW
Christmas starts here in Marylebone as we learn about the bright lights of the Quarter Get to know more about the local area with our exciting programme of guided walks.

Wellbeing for Winter: Beat the Blues
2023-12-11 12:30 - 13:30
For some, the winter months are accompanied by feeling mentally & physically drained with a significant impact on mood. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often also described as ‘Winter Depression’ or ‘Winter Blues’. The nature and severity of SAD varies from person to person. For some, it is just a mild impact, while for others it can have a significant impact on day to day life. It has been estimated that up to 20% of us may be affected by this in some way.
In this 60 minute Wellbeing for Winter webinar developed by a leading clinical psychologist, delegates can expect to:

Recognise the signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and ‘Winter Blues’
Understand the biological origins of SAD
Explore evidence-based psychological and behavioural strategies to manage the mental and emotional challenges associated with a long, dark and cold winter.
Develop skills in self-care and self compassion.
Take home a toolkit of tips and strategies to help boost mood and maintain good mental health during the winter months.

Book your spot here.
