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Training & Education for Carers
What is available locally?
Many carers find that having an activity outside of caring is essential to their own wellbeing. It gives them a break from the demands of caring and helps boost their self-esteem.
There are a range of support groups for carers in York provided by a range of organisations:
Third Age Foundation
Third Age Foundation offers computer courses for people over 40 who are, or are about to become, out of work, including those who have had a break because of caring responsibilities.
Adult education
From a short evening course to a degree, learning can give you a valuable break from your caring responsibilities and boost your self-confidence:
Adult learning
York Learning provide part-time and full-time courses to the York area.
Address: West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
Tel: 01904 554277
Web: York Learning
Email: york.learning@york.gov.uk
Free wellbeing and interest courses for carers - WEA
Do you give unpaid care and support to others?
Here at the WEA we think you're amazing. To say thank you we're offering free online short courses for all unpaid adult carers and caregivers. Giving you the chance to explore new interests either by yourself or with your cared for adult.
From online visits to stately homes, exploring great works of literature through to arts, crafts and improving your mental wellbeing our courses are designed for carers, by carers.
Explore what's on offer to you today: thewea.info/caregivers
Live Well York - Community Activities Directory
The Live Well York Community Activities Directory provides information on a range of community activities, including those that are specifically for Carers.
Family Information Service - Raise York
For information and activities for Young Carers please visit Raise York Young Carers page.
For information on general activities for young people please visit Raise York Young People directory.
Explore York Library and Archive
Explore York provides a range of books and digital resources as well as other facilities including local community libraries and reading cafes as well as organising events.
Training specifically for your caring role
For training specifically related to your caring role, you can visit the following links for courses and information:
- Caring and Coping – Practical help from the Alzheimer's Society to care for someone with dementia.
- York Workforce Development Unit – Access to a number of courses (many free) including first aid, managing challenging behaviour, nutrition, autism awareness and many more.
- Family Matters is a charity that provides courses for parents of children with additional needs.
- BackCare, the charity for healthier backs, provides information about the causes, treatment and management of back pain. They publish a Carers guide to safer moving and handling of people.