Many organisations employ carers, work alongside carers, or provide services to individuals who have caring responsibilities.
However, carers often go unrecognised and unsupported, despite the significant contribution they make both at home and within the workplace.
North Staffs Carers offers practical Carer Awareness Training designed to help organisations identify, understand, and support carers more effectively.
Your organisation may already come into contact with carers every day. You may:
Understanding the challenges carers face can help your organisation provide better support and create more positive outcomes.
Many carers do not identify themselves as carers and may not realise support is available. Without support, carers can experience:
By increasing awareness, organisations can better recognise carers and ensure they receive the support and understanding they need.
Our Carer Awareness Training provides practical knowledge and guidance, helping participants understand:
Understanding the different types of carers and the roles they undertake.
Exploring how caring responsibilities can affect health, wellbeing, employment, education, and daily life.
Recognising the signs that someone may have caring responsibilities.
Understanding practical ways organisations can support carers within their workforce or service delivery.
Learning how and when to signpost carers to specialist support services.
An overview of the support available through North Staffs Carers and how referrals can be made.
The training is suitable for:
No prior knowledge is required.
Half-day training session
Up to 20 participants
£200 per session
Training can be delivered to your organisation and tailored to reflect the needs of your team and sector.
Participating in Carer Awareness Training can help your organisation:
Many carers successfully balance employment alongside caring responsibilities.
With greater awareness and understanding, employers can play an important role in helping staff remain healthy, productive, and supported.
Simple changes can often make a significant difference to a working carer’s wellbeing and ability to remain in employment.
Help your team better understand and support carers through practical, engaging training delivered by North Staffs Carers.
