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Tommy Whitelaw, National Lead for Person Centred Voices "You make a difference (Intelligent Kindness)" workshop
Part of the Festival of Practice 2026
This session explores how we can create more compassionate, supportive, and human-centred environments—whether we are delivering or receiving care, advice, or support.
Drawing from his deeply personal journey as a full-time carer for his late mum, Joan, Tommy shares heartfelt insights that highlight the real impact of kindness, empathy, and connection in care settings. His story is a call to action—reminding us that every interaction matters.
Together, we explore how to build workplaces and systems that are not only effective but also compassionate places where people feel valued, supported, and empowered. Whether you're a frontline professional, a leader, or someone receiving support, the You Make a Difference workshop is grounded in the core principles of person-centred care, this session will leave you inspired to make a difference—one conversation, one act of kindness, one moment at a time.
Dates Tuesday 24 November 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Registration from 9:15am
- Drinks provided
Venue: Leicestershire County Cricket Club, County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester LE2 8AD
£0.00
Tommy Whitelaw, National Lead for Person Centred Voices "You make a difference (Intelligent Kindness)" 1 hour talk
Part of the Festival of Practice 2026
This session explores how we can create more compassionate, supportive, and human-centred environments—whether we are delivering or receiving care, advice, or support.
Drawing from his deeply personal journey as a full-time carer for his late mum, Joan, Tommy shares heartfelt insights that highlight the real impact of kindness, empathy, and connection in care settings. His story is a call to action—reminding us that every interaction matters.
Together, we explore how to build workplaces and systems that are not only effective but also compassionate places where people feel valued, supported, and empowered. Whether you're a frontline professional, a leader, or someone receiving support, the You Make a Difference talk is grounded in the core principles of person-centred care, this session will leave you inspired to make a difference—one conversation, one act of kindness, one moment at a time.
Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue: G.04 Presentation Suite, City Hall, Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ
£0.00
The Power of Relationships in Leicester's Multi-Faith Context
Part of the Festival of Practice 2026
The sessions will focus on aspects of religion, belief and culture under the theme of ‘the power of relationships’. The seminar will enable staff to identify barriers to current engagement and services which cover adults, children, education and care. By the end of the session, delegates will be able to go take away ideas to help them to general action plans to overcome the obstacles they have outlined.
Light Lunch will be provided between 12:30pm and 1:30pm for attendees from both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Morning session: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Afternoon session: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, Leicester LE3 1QZ
£0.00
If you have any queries regarding course bookings, please contact our team on: BookingLiveBusinessSupport@leicester.gov.uk