Careers Support in Christchurch

Free Support for Carers in Christchurch

Local charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Dorset County Council to provide free information and support sessions for carers in Christchurch.

The sessions will be held at the Stour Surgery, Christchurch and take place on 15, 22, 29 March and 5 April 2011 from 10am – 1pm. Carers attending will be provided with a free lunch at the end of each session.

Carers are unpaid relatives, friends or neighbours who provide support and care to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. Every year thousands of carers in Dorset provide help to ill, frail and disabled people but many are not aware of the advice and support available to them.

The information and support sessions cover a variety of topics including: local support to help carers in their caring role, legal information about caring, how to cope with stress, carers’ benefits and relaxation techniques.

Carers in Christchurch interested in attending the sessions should call Help and Care on 0300 111 3303 to book a place.

Gary Finch from the Carers Outreach Team at Help and Care said: “The session will equip carers with valuable information and advice. It’s a great opportunity for carers from Christchurch to meet and talk to one another and share experiences with an understanding caring group of people.”

Carers who feel they need someone to sit with their cared for person while they attend the course can contact Help and Care for information about the support available.