Momentum helps things along

People from Momentum’s Energiser programme in Yoker were  presented with certificates after completing an intense two-day First Aid course in August.

The innovative programme is designed to support disabled and socially excluded people to move on to employment, education or training.

The 12 week scheme focuses on all aspects of personal development including confidence-building sessions, stress management, goal setting and health.

The group learned to deal with a variety of outdoor and cycle-related injuries, including broken bones, control of bleeding, CPR and rescue management, as well as covering the basic first aid curriculum.

The training was offered through De’ils on Wheels, a local community project, part of the Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust, which helps people to recycle, re-build bicycles and encourages them to get active.

Momentum service user and Yoker resident, Tam Shearon, said: ‘It was great to learn skills in First Aid that could potentially, help me to help others. Momentum’s Energiser course has given me the encouragement and confidence to learn new things and I am now looking forward to starting a new Art and Design course.’

And Michael Brown, also from Yoker, said: ‘Having passed the First Aid course, I feel more confident about applying for jobs. Attending Momentum’s Energiser project over 12 weeks has really helped me to prepare for the next step – looking for employment.’