Training for Unpaid Carers

A training programme to support carers in SWL, including young carers with skills and knowledge to enhance skills and confidence in caring for others and themselves.

The programme: 13 courses for carers, delivered at Place level with Carer Centres, mixture of face-to-face and online.

Impact
• Improved recognition of voice of carer
• Strengthened Carer Centre relationship
• Improved information and support
• Increased identification of unpaid carers in SWL
• Supporting wellbeing of unpaid carers
• Confidence and competence as carer
• Improved carer involvement in decision making
• Enhanced skills supporting accessing paid employment
• Improved data collection of carers - to deliver more targeted support