Carer Awareness ‘Think Carer’ Training
‘Think Carer’ training sessions
As part of our Carer Friendly initiative we offer a programme of free Think Carer Training. Sessions are available online and in person.
This training is suitable for paid staff and volunteers in public sector, charities, community groups and businesses who are in contact with carers.
We also offer e-learning for hospital staff.
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 further training days for GP staff in 2025. DATES 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.
For further information please contact info@cftc.org.uk
Think Carer E-Learning for EDGH & Conquest Hospital staff
Carer for the Carers has been funded by the NHS 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 ‘Think Carer – Carer Awareness’ 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
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 contact us at info@cftc.org.uk
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.
