
Unpaid Carer Classroom Training
Free specialist training for unpaid carers in Dumfries & Galloway
Assertiveness
Empower carers: Learn assertiveness, recognise manipulative behaviours, and master effective communication
Dementia Awareness
Transformative session for unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia: Gain insights, resources, and community.
Difficult Situations
Equip unpaid carers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate difficult situations effectively.
Drop In Session
This informal, drop-in workshop provides a supportive space for you to explore what assistance you might need.
First Aid Awareness
Boost well-being with essential first aid awareness, empowering you to handle critical situations confidently.
Medication Awareness
Gain vital skills in medication management, addressing common challenges and emphasising safety.
Practical Care Skills
This hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to try out manual handling equipment, learn how to assist someone with eating, and explore ways to encourage hydration.
Sleep Posture: Mental Health, Disorders & Disabilities
This course aims to provide unpaid carers with a deeper understanding of the relationship between sleep posture and mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities.
Sleep Posture: Older Adults & Neurological Conditions
This workshop is designed for unpaid carers supporting older adults or individuals with neurological conditions.
Stress Awareness
Understanding stress, its impact on the body and mind, and effective strategies to manage and reduce stress.
Workshop on Care Support Plans
The goal of this session is to provide unpaid carers with a comprehensive understanding of Care support plans.