A new programme has been launched by Integrated Care Support Services to give back to those who care for others.
They are a not-for-profit working with NHS commissioners and stakeholders providing health & care services, education, charity & voluntary organisations.
Their new free programme of face-to-face and online sessions aims to deliver 13 courses for carers in South West London, including young carers, in collaboration with local Carer Centers. It looks to:
- enhance carers’ skills and confidence in caring for others and themselves
- increase recognition of carers’ voices
- strengthen relationships with Carer Centres
- improve the provision of information and support
- enhance the identification of unpaid carers in South West London
- promote carers’ wellbeing
- develop of carers’ confidence and competence
- increase the involvement of carers in decision-making processes
- help carers acquire skills to facilitate access to paid employment
- enhance data collection to provide targeted support for carers.
A list of the the planned sessions, with links and information as available, is below:
- Falls Prevention – contact Wandsworth Carers Centre – 020 8877 1200
- Manual Handling Introduction – contact Wandsworth Carers Centre – 020 8877 1200
- Medicines Management – dates/time to be confirmed.
- Nutrition / Hydration
- Dementia Awareness
- Looking After Yourself – dates/times to be confirmed
- End of Life Care Management
- First Aid Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness
- Wound Management/Sepsis
- Power of Attorney/ Deputyships – dates/times to be confirmed
- Health Literacy
- Care Certificate Awareness
For more information about the programme, email Tessa Shields.
@RCVS_Richmond