Free courses for carers
Date: Thursday, July 11th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire Activities & Events Groups & Forums
We're running a range of FREE courses for carers around Leicestershire until December.
Simply take a look at the course descriptions below and if there's something you fancy joining in with, please call Darrell Imbert on 0845 689 9510 or email [email protected]
Click here for a diary of course dates and locations
Basic First Aid Training for Carers
A one day course run by the British Red Cross (lasting 2 hours) which tackles issues such as: Bleeds, Burns, Scalds, Choking, Heart Attack and Strokes.
Computers (IT) Training
A four week course consisting of:
Week 1 - Knowing your Computer
Week 2 - Emails
Week 3 - Searching the Internet
Week 4 - SKYPE
Knowing More about your Computer
A two week course designed to build on your knowledge.
Yoga
A four week course designed for beginners. A very gentle form of yoga which will help improve your strength, balance and flexibility.
Safer Handling and Lifting
A one day course (lasting 2 hours) providing information on how to protect your back when lifting and how to do safe seat to seat transfers etc.
Complementary Therapy
A one day course (lasting 2 hours) providing simple relaxation techniques such as head, hand and foot massage plus self-relaxation methods.
Mindfulness
A course designed to help carers:
Feel less anxious
Become more emotionally resilient
Improve self-awareness
Improve health and well-being
Live more in the present moment
Arts & Crafts
A great opportunity to get some ideas for the fast approaching Christmas season!
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