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Training for Informal/Family Carers ready to embrace learning

This training pack has put together for those Informal or family Carers who may be ready to embrace learning. By family Carer we are referring to anyone who is looking after someone. The enclosed information has been assembled in direct consultation with Carers. You should find the information useful for yourself and for the person for whom you are caring. The pack gives you guidance with coping and caring. If you are a new Carer, the `Start 2 Care' training work-book considers aspects of caring which you may wish to learn about..

For those who have been caring for some years there is information on courses which consider how to look after yourself as a Carer and how to relax.

Throughout the pack there is reference to organisations from which you can seek advice and help.

For those Carers who would like to take a preventative approach there is information on where to find courses to assist you, such as moving and handling or nutrition. Lastly, if you are a Carer considering entering the work-place, why not consider the Passport 2 Care programme which will enhance your C.V. by giving you a care qualification.

This pack should have something for everyone and it is hoped that it will be of benefit to you and for the people for whom you care.

Coping and Caring

The Relaxation Toolkit (a one day course for those caring for people at home). These programmes are on-going and can be accessed through the Norfolk County Council website.

An audio CD – A carers introduction to Dementia - Hear 2 Care. This course can be accessed by contacting Norfolk Carers Helpline on 0808 808 9876 or in writing to: P.O. Box 154 NR3 4EZ

Caring at Home a Male Perspective (a half day course for male carers). This course can be accessed through the Norfolk County Council website.

The Great Outdoors (a course to enhance a farming interest) for further details see the flier enclosed.

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Further Organisations

Age UK
Age UK Great Yarmouth - 01493 743052
Age UK Norfolk - 01603 787111
Age UK North Norfolk - 01263 823126
Age UK Thetford and District - 01842 750088
Age UK West Norfolk District - 0845 241 6990

Alzheimer's Society
East Anglia and Central Area - 01284 753886
Great Yarmouth - 01493 655989
King's Lynn - 01553 762227
Norwich & North Norfolk - 01603 763517
Thetford - 01842 824636

British Heart Foundation - 01892 890002
Carer's Council for Norfolk - 01553 769776
Care for Carers - 01603 741160
Leonard Cheshire Disability - 020 3242 0307

MIND
Norwich MIND - 01603 432457
Great Yarmouth and Waveney MIND - 01493 842129
West Norfolk MIND - 01553 776966

Multiple Sclerosis Society - 01603 438900
Norfolk and Suffolk Care Brokerage
Sheringham - 01263 825889

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Parkinson's UK
Norfolk (excluding South Norfolk and Great Yarmouth) - 0844 225 3796
South Norfolk including Great Yarmouth and Waveney - 0844 225 9838

Safeguarding Adults Team - 0344 800 8014
The Stroke Association - 0303 3033100
Your Voice - 01603 894649
Cruse Bereavement Care
End of life care for all
London Friend - offers support and advice to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups
Macmillan
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Samaritans

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Prevention

Norfolk County Council are preparing a variety of courses which will be preventative – subjects include;

Introduction to assistive technology
Swallowing
Posture
Nutrition
Moving and Handling Induction
First Aid
Food Hygene
MIND - Mental Health First Aid

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Employment

For those Carers that are considering entering the workplace; Passport 2 Care is the ideal qualification. This course includes a suite of care qualifications. The commitment is 5 hours per fortnight for 3 terms i.e. Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively.

For information on jobs and benefits go to Job Centre Plus or Norfolk County Council Carers.

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Norfolk County Council and MIND

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