Free education programme for mental health carers - starts 6th November
Date: Wednesday, October 16th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire Charnwood Activities & Events
We run a free education programme for mental health carers in Leicestershire and Rutland. The programme is confidential and aims to help carers look after their own health and wellbeing whilst understanding more about mental illness and the support services available both locally and nationally. In addition, the programme is a chance for carers to get together and share experiences and help one another. Overall, we hope the programme will help carers to feel more confident and empowered and able to make positive changes in their caring role. Download our leaflet to find out more
Next programme
The next programme will start on 6th November and will run on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8.30pm at Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough for eight weeks.
If you'd like to find out more please call Nicky Daly, our Carers' Mental Health Support & Educational Officer, for an informal chat on 07847 228 737 (please leave a message if Nicky doesn't answer and she'll call you back as soon as she can) or email [email protected]
The programme is for anyone supporting someone with serious mental illness and aims to:
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Help you understand mental illness and health
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Find ways to look after your own wellbeing and health
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Feel empowered to make positive choices
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Help you learn new coping strategies
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Feel less isolated
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Access a support network
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Meet other carers supporting someone with mental illness
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