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a 2 e write and deliver training with and for people with learning disabilities and are looking to recruit people who have experience of using or supporting a family member to use health or social care services. The experts will be held on a register of casual workers and will join the Care Quality Inspection … Adocacy 2 Engagement (a 2 e) Expert By Experience
University of Derby – Online Learning The University of Derby have created a free online short course entitled, “Understanding Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD” that is designed to help individuals to learn more about these conditions and a course entitled “Bridging the Dementia Divide: Supporting People Living with Dementia” To register for these courses visit: http://www.derby.ac.uk/online/free-courses
If you are an unpaid carer living in Nottingham City or care for someone living in Nottingham and need information and advice or help with filling in forms such as a Blue Badge application then you can access the Drop-In on Mondays any time between 9 am and 12 noon, here at the Carers Federation, … Carers First Drop-In Mondays 9am to 12noon
**Carers Support 24:7** Sign up for the Carers Federation Carers Social Network The Carers Network is where local carers can offer one another peer support 24:7, get advice and information from one another and from our support workers. You can also share stories and experiences and share information on local services and events and invite … Carers Network -Secure Social Networking Site available to all Carers Federation registered carers
The St John Ambulance carers support programme will give unpaid carers, caring for a relative, friend or young person who is frail, ill or disabled the first aid skills needed to look after someone. All of their training is delivered by dedicated and experienced trainers; leaving those trained with confidence to do the right thing … FIRST AID FOR UNPAID CARERS
The Department of Health think that they need a new strategy for carers setting out how they can do more. One which reflects their lives now, the health and financial concerns they have, and gives them the support they need to live well whilst caring for a family member or friend. To help them develop … Department of Health Carers Strategy
Wellness in Mind – A new service has started in Nottingham to help ensure that people with Mental Health issues can access support more quickly and more easily. Based on Clarendon St next to the Quaker meeting hall it is open fo people to drop in Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00. You can also … Wellness in Mind
Care4me is a scheme that provides a range of services with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of carers and those for whom they care. This scheme is coordinated by Gedling Homes in partnership with Nottingham North and East Clinical Commissioning Group, the Carers Federation and other partners. The services we offer broadly … Care4Me Scheme
If you want to find information on the range of services available to carers in the city of Nottingham – attend one of the Carers Roadshows
Are you living with heart failure? Do you care for a family member with heart failure? Your advice and experience are needed! Researchers at De Montfort University are looking at how to support people with heart failure and their family caregivers better. In particular they want to try offering ‘mindfulness’ sessions to give people new … Do you care for a family member with heart failure? Your advice and experience are needed!
