Are you a carer? Is Caring with Confidence for you?
Over 500 carers have taken part in the Caring with Confidence programme in the North East area so far. 99% of these carers rated the sessions 'excellent' or 'good'.
One carer who took part in Caring with Confidence sessions in Sunderland said:
“Caring with Confidence has been a valuable opportunity to meet other carers and examine my own caring role in a fun and friendly way. It is a goldmine of small hints and tips which have made a huge improvement to my life as a carer and also improved the quality of life and independence of the person I care for. I wish I had done it years ago."
 What is Caring with Confidence?
Caring with Confidence is a series of free local group sessions for carers over 18.
The sessions help carers to make a positive difference to their life and that of the person they care for.
Themes range from handling emotions, looking after your own health and dealing effectively with professionals and services providers.
If you are not sure if Caring with Confidence is for you contact Sunderland Carers' Centre for more information. We will be happy to help and offer advice.
Free Caring with Confidence sessions in Sunderland
April to June 2013
All sessions will be held at:
'The Place'
Athenaeum Street
Sunderland
SR1 1QX
All sessions include a break with light refreshments. Funds to help with travel and alternative care are available for carers who need this.
Friday 12th April
or
Friday 19th April
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11am - 2pm
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Finding your way
This session will help you look at what matters to you and decide which other sessions you might want to do. You need only attend one of these sessions.
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| Friday 26th April |
11am - 2pm |
Caring and communicating
This session uses real-life caring situations to help you get the best from communicating with professionals and service providers.
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| Friday 3rd May |
11am - 2pm |
Caring and coping
This session gives you time 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.
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| Friday 10th May |
11am - 2pm |
Caring day to day
This session looks at the essentials of caring for someone day-to-day, from medication to emergencies at home.
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| Friday 17th May |
11am - 2pm |
Caring and resources
This session covers how you can maximise your income and access other resources which save you money as a carer.
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| Friday 24th May |
11am - 2pm |
Caring and me
This session covers how to be fit for life and caring and includes discussion and planning around your own health and wellbeing.
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| Friday 7th June |
11am - 2pm |
Caring and life
This session 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.
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If you want more information or to sign up for any of these sessions please contact Sunderland Carers’ Centre on:
Telephone: (0191) 549 3768 or e-mail: kevin@sunderlandcarers.co.uk
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