Training for Organisations

This section gives details about training schemes and courses for organisations and people who work with carers.

The Carers Support Services offer various training opportunities for carers. Click on the link
West Sussex Carers Support Services (formerly West Sussex Carers Network) and contact them to find out about courses available.

www.caringwithconfidence.net - free programme aimed at improving support for adult carers to develop their caring knowledge and skills and to make a positive difference to their lives and the lives of the people they care for. Carers can either attend local group sessions, complete self-study workbooks, or access online sessions, or a combination of all three. Sessions cover: Caring and Coping, Caring and Me, Caring Day-to-Day, Caring and Resources, Caring and Life, Caring and Communicating, and Caring for Someone Living with Dementia.

www.mind.org.uk - national charity campaigning for better mental health policies and services. Contact them to find out about training courses in West Sussex.

Southdown Housing Association - Learning Disability Training Programme (added 22.9.08)
Courses cover challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorder, capacity, person-centered planning, active support, safeguarding vulnerable adults, risk, and communication. All courses are held in Lewes, although alternative venues can be arranged. For details contact the Association at 2 Bell Lane, Lewes, Tel: 01273 898729, or visit www.southdownhousing.org

Carers UK (Added 14.12.07)
Carers UK provides courses for health and social care professionals, advice workers, employers, lawyers and other professionals who work with carers. The courses, run from their headquarters in London cover a wide range of subjects from Community Care Law and Benefits to Carers' rights. For a list of courses and prices log on to www.carersuk.org

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For other training resources you could try the training page on the ICIS website.