There are lots of free courses and information sessions available for carers living in Worcestershire. They focus on providing information, useful hints and tips, practical knowledge and skills, and (most importantly we think) confidence to help support your caring role. They are also a great opportunity to get out the house for a few hours and chat to other carers who may be in similar situations. Please take a look below at the different courses that are available, along with the time and dates they are running and information on how to book a place.

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Legal and Financial Information Sessions

To help carers to keep up to date on all the issues around financial and legal matters related to caring, Worcestershire Association of Carers runs a series of information sessions.

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Caring With Confidence

‘Caring with Confidence’ is a free programme of support sessions being delivered across Worcestershire in recognition of the £119 BILLION annual contribution carers make to society.  The aim of the programme is exactly what it says - it is about building confidence to deal with the day-to-day stresses, problems and frustrations of being a carer.

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Moving With Confidence

This session looks at how to take care of yourself and the person you care for, in relation to moving and handling e.g. someone in and out of bed, car or bath/shower.

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Stress Management

This course consists of two sessions.  The first session aims to help you understand the 'cause and effects' of stress and the second session looks at strategies and techniques to combat stress when it occurs e.g. deep breathing techniques and relaxation.

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Dementia Awareness

Specifically designed for carers of someone with dementia and focuses on the different types of dementia, how the diagnosis may shape behaviour and how to support the person with dementia to lead a more fulfilling daily life.

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Emergency First Aid

This session is designed to give you confidence to use simple life-saving techniques for adults in everyday life.

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Mental Health First Aid

Do you care for someone with a mental health problem? Do you want to know how you can help that person?

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