Carer Awareness ‘Think Carer’ Training
‘Think Carer’ training sessions
As part of our Carer Friendly initiative we are offering a programme of free Think Carer Training. Sessions are available across the county both in person and online.
This training is suitable for paid staff and volunteers in public sector, charities, community groups and businesses who are in contact with carers.
Training content:
- Unpaid carers and the impact of caring
- The importance of identifying and supporting carers
- Carers rights
- Support available, signposting, making a referral
- A ‘Carer Friendly’ approach. Why this is important and the role we can all play
“My knowledge of carers and how we interact with them in general but especially in a professional setting has completely changed – things I hadn’t considered at all previously have been laid out so clearly to me after the session with Carole. I am most definitely thinking carer now!” Lauren, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
“The training was really insightful and gave some excellent perspective on how, as emergency responders we can support not only our patients but their caters and family. This will help us to empower everyone to ensure families receive support and care. I would recommend anyone considering the training to absolutely take the time to do it!” Paramedic Practitioner, PPEd, Polegate MRC
“Thank you so much again for this incredible training opportunity! This has had such a positive impact on me both personally and professionally and I feel ready and motivated to share this learning with colleagues and do more for our community!” SPFT
GP Carer Leads Day
Following previous successful events, we are planning another training day for GP staff 2024. DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
• Morning workshop – Think Carer Training
• Afternoon workshop – How carer friendly is your practice?
The day will provide a relaxed environment with an opportunity to gain knowledge and network with other Carers Leads. The afternoon session is supported by CQC.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided during the day.
If you would like to receive an update please contact Carole Gregory at caroleg@cftc.org.uk or tel. 01323 738390 ext. 403
Think Carer Training for EDGH & Conquest Hospital staff
We are currently developing a new online Think Carer Training module for hospital staff. We will update this page when the module is available. If you would like to be informed when this is available please email Carole Gregory: caroleg@cftc.org.uk
If you would like Think Carer training or a presentation delivered to your team in the hospital, please contact Carole Gregory who will be happy to agree dates and times. caroleg@cftc.org.uk
Think Carer Training covers: Identifying carers, the impacts, carers rights, NHS responsibilities and commitment, support available to carers, making a referral.
Raising Awareness of Ethnically Diverse Carers Training (online, self paced)
This is our Sussex-wide training, written by the Making Carers Count Project, which focuses on identifying and supporting carers from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
The training was co-designed with carers and aims to provide valuable insights and foster a greater understanding of the experience and needs of carers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
This module is recommended as a follow up to ‘Think Carer’ Training.
To register your place, please sign up here
Useful Resources for Professionals
We are working on a new page with resources for professionals but in the meantime, you can download our poster or leaflet here.
For Sussex-wide carers poster translated into 13 languages please visit here.
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