Think Carer Training
Think Carer training in East Sussex and Leicestershire, Leicester City & Rutland
We offer a programme of free carer awareness sessions. This training is suitable for paid staff and volunteers in public sector, charities, community groups and businesses who are in contact with carers. Sessions are available online and in person.
In East Sussex we also offer GP Carer Lead Training Days, and there is a Think Carer E-learning module available to NHS staff.
Please scroll down for more information and dates.
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
East Sussex GP Practice Carer Leads Day
Following previous successful events, we are holding further training days for East Sussex GP practice staff.
- Morning workshop – Think Carer Training
- Afternoon workshop – How carer friendly is your practice?
You are welcome to join us for one or both workshops.
15th April 2026, 10am to 4pm
Faraday House, 1 Faraday Close, Eastbourne BN22 9BH
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Think Carer E-Learning for EDGH & Conquest Hospital staff in East Sussex
Carer for the Carers has been funded by NHS East Sussex to deliver Carer Awareness Training to hospital staff. Recognising the challenge of staff capacity and time, we have developed e-learning to support staff doing the training at a time that works well for them.
The e-learning provides information to improve knowledge around the challenges faced by carers, an understanding of why a carer may not identify as such, and the importance of effective communication. The training also informs about Carers Rights, the duty to involve carers in the discharge process, how we can support carers and information around signposting and making a referral. Find out about how to access the e-learning here
If you would like Think Carer training or a presentation delivered to your team in the hospital, please contact us: info@cftc.org.uk
Useful Resources for Professionals in East Sussex
Please use our posters or leaflets in your workplace to help raise awareness. You can also access Sussex-wide posters translated in to 13 languages. You can download posters or leaflet here.
