Caring with Confidence

What is Caring with Confidence?

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Caring with Confidence is part of the Government's "New Deal for Carers" - an initiative aimed at improving support for Carers aged 18 and over in England.

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The programme aims to support Carers by: -

• building on their strengths as a Carer
• giving them the opportunity to share experiences and learn from others in similar situations
• providing useful information, ideas and tips about looking after someone
• helping them decide what they might like to change about their caring role

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Caring with Confidence consists of several modules each dealing with a particular subject area.  Carers can choose tome come to some, or all, of the sessions (sitting and transport costs can be covered): -

• Finding Your Way - Caring with Confidence's introductory sessions
• Caring and Coping - Gives you time and space to look at the emotions involved in looking after someone.  What strategies you use and what you could do to cope with stress more effectively.
• Caring and Me -  How to be fit for life and caring.  Discussion and planning around your own health and wellbeing.
• Caring Day-to-Day - Looks at the essentials of looking after someone day-to-day, from medication to emergencies at home.
• Caring and Resources -  How you can maximise your income and access other resources which save you money as a Carer.
• Caring and Life - Invites you to take time out and think about how you juggle competing demands and how your caring role fits with other aspects of your life.
• Caring and Communicating - Uses real-life caring situations to help you get the best from communicating with other people.

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Dates and venues are as follows: -

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If you would like more information please contact Helen Wilson at the Carers' Support Centre on 01652 650585 or at helen.wilson@carerssupportcentre.com