Blackpool - Caring with Confidence
posted: 29/07/2009
Caring with Confidence is a knowledge and skills based programme which aims to help carers make a positive difference to their life and that of the person they care for. Carers can mix and match how they further develop their knowledge and skills - by taking part in one or more free, local group sessions.
HIV, stigma and general training courses
A course is offered in Blackpool and could be helpful to people caring for people living with HIV. This is a general course for all carers, not a course just for people caring for others living with HIV. We suggest you think about whether you will say anything about HIV, and about the person you are caring for, in this course. It may be awkward to take part because of HIV stigma and confidentiality. We suggest you check with the course arranger how this will be dealt with, and what you can expect.
Caring with Confidence is part of the Government's 'New Deal for Carers' - an initiative aimed at improving support for carers. These are courses are being delivered by SHIVER staff, part of Drugline Lancashire, based on Dixon Road in Blackpool.
Similar courses are run eg in Manchester by LGF. You can search the Caring with Confidence website for courses in other districts.
The website also offers online sessions and self-study workbooks, if you don't want to, or cannot do a course.
These are the August and September dates in Blackpool
For details, or to book a place please contact
Lorraine Moffat
SHIVER Project Manager
102 Dickson Road
Blackpool
FY1 2BU
Tel: 01253 311431
Mobile: 07944340130
Fax: 01253 296662
email
www.druglinelancs.co.uk
Caring with Confidence
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