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CPD with Sycamore

27 May 2022
Issue: 7980 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Charities , Equality
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Lawyers are invited to take part in CPD-accredited training with the Sycamore Trust Autism Training Services

The course has been written and is presented by individuals who have a diagnosis of autism, and aims to improve understanding, empathy and knowledge of autism. The course is available virtually or face-to-face from June-December 2022 at a cost of £395 for up to 20 people. Dates and times can be tailored to the participating organisation.

Find out more from the Sycamore Trust UK by emailing autism.ambassadors@sycamoretrust.org.uk or telephone 020 8517 9317, quoting Sycamore Trust & NLJ. Booking information can be found here.

Issue: 7980 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Charities , Equality
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