The Carers Centre - free programme for carers

Date: Tuesday, October 29th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston Activities & Events Groups & Forums

The Carers Centre is running a FREE programme for carers called Caring with Confidence from Friday 15 November, 10am to 12.30pm at The Kings Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1PA.

The programme includes seven sessions and you're welcome to pick and choose from the list below, but it's really important you go along to the first one. If you'd like to go but would have problems getting along The Carers Centre can help you with transport and care costs.

The sessions include:

15 November: Finding your Way - welcome and introduction to the sessions

Help to look at what matters to you and how to recognise your own strengths and experience.

22 November: Caring and Coping

Gives you time and space to look at the emotions involved in looking after someone and how to cope with stress more effectively.

29 November: Caring and Me

How to be fit for life and caring. Discussion and planning around your own health and wellbeing.

6 December: Caring and Communicating

Uses real-life caring situations to help you get the best from communicating with professionals and service providers.

10 December: Caring Day-to-Day

Looks at the essentials of caring for someone day-to-day from medication to emergencies at home.

10 January: Caring and Life

Invites you to take time out and think about how you juggle competing demands and how your caring role fits with other aspects of your life.

17 January: Stress Management

Relaxation and how not to avoid it!! Using simple techniques to incorporate in everyday life, which will help your health and wellbeing.

All sessions are FREE, and complementary refreshments are provided.

If you're interested in finding out more about the programme please call Ranjana or Debbie at The Carers Centre on 0116 251 0999 or email [email protected]