Carers - various training resources

Last updated: 15/02/2024

NHS  - Moving and handling advice and video.

Recovery in Mind - Is a community organisation offering free-of-charge online courses to adults (particularly carers) living in West Berkshire, to enable them to self-manage their own mental health and wellbeing.  https://recoveryinmind.org/  Email: mail@recoveryinmind2016.com

Free Online Carer Courses from the Carers Trust 0300 772 9600  email info@carers.org https://carers.org/studying-and-training/free-online-courses-for-carers

On-line training resource for Stroke carers - This e-learning resource contains a set of topics which will provide on-line advice, support and information for informal carers.  www.stroke4carers.org/

Grey Matter Learning - Stroke awareness online training courses https://greymatterlearning.co.uk/social-care-courses/stroke-awareness/

Other free courses for carers https://greymatterlearning.co.uk/free-courses/  01635 890373  email: Talk@GreyMatterLearning.co.uk

Alzheimer’s Society Learning Hub  https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/external-training/alzheimers-society-learning-hub

Online training for Dementia carers – The Social Care Institute for Excellence have developed e-learning modules which are aimed at anyone who comes into contact with people with dementia.  https://www.scie.org.uk/e-learning/dementia

Free Dementia Courses for Carers https://dementiacarers.org.uk/our-courses/Dementia Carers Count https://dementiacarers.org.uk/  Tel 0800 652 1102 info@dementiacarers.org.uk

Nutrition videos and downloadable guides for carers – understanding for both yourself and your cared for. https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/the-importance-of-good-nutrition/

Understanding Dementia free course offered by Beechcroft OPMHS, Hillcroft House, Rookes Way, Thatcham RG18 3HR to family and friends who are caring for people with dementia.  The course is accessed through the NHS Memory clinic and families are invited to attend either face to face or online, following the diagnosis appointment.  Tel: 01635 273300

Free Managing Emotions Programme for Carers - This course is suitable for individuals who are currently caring for those who experience emotion dysregulation.  Managing Emotions Programme - Carers Course | West Berkshire Directory

Carers information and support from the Reading & West Berkshire Carers Partnership | West Berkshire Directory offer training and support groups - please get in touch.

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