Unpaid Carers

Unpaid Carers Guidance and Support Sessions

Not sure where to start? Just drop in. This is an open, informal space where you can talk things through, ask questions, and get pointed in the right direction, however long you need.

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Location

Dumfries and Galloway

Venue may vary throughout the region

Duration

2 Hours Session

Short session covering your essential needs when providing for your loved ones

Cost

Free Of Charge

These sessions are free for unpaid carers

Who can attend

Unpaid Carers

Anyone who is caring for a loved one

About This Session

This is deliberately informal. There's no fixed agenda, no pressure, and no expectation that you arrive knowing what you need. Whether you have a specific question or just feel like something isn't working and you're not sure what? Come in, have a chat, and we'll figure it out together.

Not Sure If We Can Help?

If we're not the right people, we'll point you towards someone who is. You won't leave without a clearer sense of your next step.

What You'll Gain

Clarity on your needs and what your next steps could be

Tailored support and guidance on your situation

Useful resources and contact relevant to you

Greater confidence navigating your carer role

Connection with people an services that can help

Topics Covered

In this course we will discuss numerous different topics for unpaid carers and demonstrate techniques, so that everyone learns information and can put some of the tips into practice. Some of these topics include:

  • Stress awareness and management
  • First aid
  • Moving & positioning
  • Personal care
  • Dementia awareness
  • Risk assessing
  • Emergency planning
  • General Information

There are no specific topics covered, drop in sessions are designed to meeting your needs and assist you in your caring journey. If you don't see your topic on the list do no hesitate to get in contact with any questions.

Workshop Outcomes:

  • Gain clarity on your needs and next steps.
  • Receive tailored support and guidance.
  • Discover useful resources and contacts.
  • Feel more confident in navigating challenges.
  • Connect with others who can help.

How It Works

  1. Drop in whenever suits you, no appointment or preparation needed however booking in advance gives us and idea for numbers
  2. Have an informal chat with one of our team members about what is on your mind
  3. We'll help identify what support or resources would be most useful
  4. Leave with clarity, contact and a clearer sense of your next steps

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Training Needs

Meeting your training needs

The training offered will change over different periods of the year and in relation to changes in practice, we need to keep this fresh & up to date.

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