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CARER AWARENESS TRAINING

At any one time about 10% of the population are carers – looking after members of their family or friends with illness or disability.

 The aim of the training is to increase understanding of what it is really like to be a carer and how staff or voluntary sector staff can support carers through their role. 

 Who is the training for?

For health, social care, local authority and voluntary sector staff

 What will be covered?

The training will cover

·        what it is like to be a carer and the issues  faced  by carers on a day to day basis

·        what help, advice and support is available for carers

·        how working practice could transform the experience of being a carer

 When and where is the training?

 ·       Wednesday 14th January 2009 – St Cuthman’s, Coolham

 The course is from 9.15 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

 How do I book a place on the course?

Please contact Carers Support Service [North and Mid Sussex] on 01293 657040 or by e-mail info@carerssupport.org.uk

Some comments from previous attendees about the training

  • “Informative and thought provoking” 
  • “Useful to network and have time to reflect on realities of caring”
  • “gave great insight into difficult and life changing decisions that are involved in becoming a carer”
  • “brilliant”