The Expert Patients Programme CIC’s is pleased to announce a series of 'Caring with Confidence' courses in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
Caring with Confidence is a free programme starting later this month (February) which helps carer’s aged 18 and over build on their own strengths, share experiences and gain useful information, ideas and tips about looking after someone to help them decide how to make positive changes to their caring role.
There are seven different 3 hour sessions available, and carer’s can choose how many they get involved with, depending on their own caring situation and needs. All are encouraged to attend the introductory session - Finding Your Way. This helps carer’s look at what matters to them and decide which of the other six sessions they might want to do. Topics within the other sessions include; health and wellbeing, coping, resources, emergencies at home, taking time out and communicating effectively with professionals and service providers. Help with travel and alternative care costs is also available.
If you require any further information please contact me on 07540 665862 or for more materials, including leaflets please contact the main office on 01273 803550.
Anyone interested in finding out more about courses locally can simply contact the Regional Office on Freephone number - 0800 9885520
posted by: Sarah White
Date: 02-02-2010
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