The next Carers Support Programme that Sarah Vivian will be running at St John Ambulance, Midvale Road, starts on Thurs Feb 1st 10 am until 1pm with an optional sandwich lunch . This course is for family members or friends caring for someone in the community . We also welcome people from the voluntary sector and professionals that may be recommending carers to attend in the future. This has previously been very helpful.
The course consists of 4 sessions on the 1st , 8th, 15th and 22nd of Feb.
Some Topics covered:
Session 1 – Useful information on the difficulties carers may have , resources and services available on island , nutrition , pressure area care etc.
Session 2 – Dementia Jersey , safety in the home and equipment that may be helpful
Session 3 – Social security presentation on Long term care, carers benefits and other related benefits . Social worker assessments
Session 4 – First Aid Training
The other courses are May 14th , 21st, 28th and June 4th and Set 12th , 19th , 26th and Oct 3rd . Evening courses could be run on request for 6 or more .
Parking is available .
For more information please contact Sam.channing@sja.org.je or contact@carersjersey.je
