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Social Care Learning & Development support learning, training and

development for anyone who is supporting adults across Cornwall including informal carers. We can help to identify what training you

would like or need and we also provide information, advice and guidance about training.

Some training is provided by us free of charge, such as moving and

handling and various e-learning (online) courses. Support is also offered to carers to access funding towards learning and development

opportunities such as first aid training, condition-specific training, health and safety courses or diplomas in health and social care.

This brochure has been collated to provide information about what

learning, training, development and support are available across Cornwall for carers that either we can either provide or help support you to access.

Also included in this document is a directory of useful contacts, support services and resources.

We have provided contact details for all the different courses and

organisations but if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at Social Care Learning and Development on 01872 32 3627

or email [email protected]

Author: Jo Lasbury L&D Support Coordinator

Tel: 01872 32 3627

[email protected]

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Training for Carers ………………………………………..

Condition Specific Training / Resources / Support Groups

Dementia …………………………………………………………………………..

Autism ……………………………………………………………………………..

Stroke ……………………………………………………………………………….

Epilepsy …………………………………………………………………………….

Multiple Sclerosis ……………………………………………………………..

Therapies (MS Centre) ………………………………………………………

Cerebral Palsy…………………………………………………………………….

Parkinson’s ……………………………………………………………………….

ME/CFS ……………………………………………………………………………..

E Learning (Online courses) ………………………………………

Other Training …………………………………………………………. (Includes moving & handling, stress, Makaton and more)

Grants / Financial Help ……………………………………………

Useful contacts / Support Services …………………………

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• TRAINING SPECIFIC TO CARERS /CARING

Caring For Carers Provider: Promas (commissioned by SCLD)

Aimed at: Aims to help carers understand themselves and learn new skills in their caring role.

Duration: 3 days Dates: contact for details

Cost: Free Contact:

01736 339226 07775756454 [email protected] Website: http://www.promas.co.uk/training/free-training/

Caring For Carers – Caring for someone with Mental Health Issues

Provider: Promas (commissioned by SCLD)

Aimed at: This course will meet the specific needs of those caring for people living with mental ill health. It will enable carers to better

understand the needs of themselves and the people they are caring

for. Duration: 2 days

Dates: contact for details Cost: Free

Contact: 01736 339226 07775756454 [email protected]

Website: http://www.promas.co.uk/training/free-training/

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Caring with Confidence Provider: NHS Aimed at: Caring with confidence aims to give you a better

understanding of the problems you may face as a carer and helps to find new ways to tackle them.

Modules: 1. Finding your way

2. Caring & Coping

3. Caring & communicating 4. Caring & life

5. Caring resources Duration: e-learning or self study workbook

Dates: Not applicable. Cost: Free

Contact: 0808 802 0202 Website: http://nhschoices.leopink.com/

Creative Activities for Carers Provider: Sensory Trust

Aimed at: A Sensory Trust project providing carers with ideas for creative activities to do at home.

Duration: Website resource Cost: Free – Apply for a free activity kits via the website.

Contact: [email protected] Website: http://creativeactivitiesforcarers.wordpress.com/

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CONDITION SPECIFIC TRAINING / RESOURCES

• DEMENTIA

Dementia Awareness Workshops Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: Anyone who regularly comes into contact with someone who has Dementia.

Duration: 1 & ½ days

Dates: Please contact for available dates. Cost: Free.

Contact: Vicki Stone 01872 32 3187 or [email protected]

Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

Dementia e-learning Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This programme is designed to help health & social care workers, volunteers, carers and service users to understand

Dementia. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Dates: N/A Cost: Free


Website: http://www.skillboostersonline.com/cornwall

Exploring Dementia Provider: Memory Matters SW

Aimed at: Suitable for anyone working or volunteering with people living with dementia

Duration: 3 hrs Dates: TBC

Cost: £20.40 Contact: 01208 871683 [email protected]

Website: http://www.memorymatterssw.co.uk/services--

training/exploring-dementia/

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Dementia Talk Provider: Outlook SW Aimed at: A 2 hour consultation within persons home or at local

offices. Listen to your worries and concerns, provide support advice and information.

Duration: 2hrs Dates: Arranged as needed

Cost: £50 Contact: Jo Hague 01208 871904 [email protected]

Website: http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/groups-courses

• AUTISM

An Introduction to Autism Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This foundation level course is intended for participants who have little or no prior training in the field of Autism Spectrum

Conditions and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills Duration: 3 hours




The Sensory World of People with Autism Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This Level 2 seminar is intended for participants who have some knowledge and training in the field of Autism Spectrum

Conditions and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to review and reflect on their practice. All delegates need to have

completed 'An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders'.

Duration: 3 hours Dates: Please contact for available dates.

Cost: Free. Contact: Vicki Stone

01872 32 3187 or [email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

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Ways of Supporting Social Interaction & Communication

Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: This Level 2 seminar is intended for participants who

have some knowledge and training in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to

review and reflect on their practice. All delegates need to have completed 'An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders'.

Duration: 3 hours Dates: Please contact for available dates.


01872 32 3187 or [email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

An Introduction to Challenging Behaviour Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: This Level 2 seminar is intended for participants who

have some knowledge and training in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to

review and reflect on their practice. All delegates need to have completed 'An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders'.

Duration: 3 hours




Understanding Autism E-Learning Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: Anyone whose job may bring them in to day to day

contact with someone who has autism. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes


01872 32 3187 or [email protected] Website: http://www.skillboostersonline.com/cornwall

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Autism Spectrum Disorder 2 day workshop Provider: Workers Education Association (WEA) Aimed at: These 2-day workshops are specially designed for

parents and carers of adults with ASD. Duration: 2 days (10am – 4pm)

Dates: Various in Cornwall, enquire via website. Cost: £40 (free to those on certain benefits)

Contact: Tel: 01872 320036 [email protected]

Website: www.wea.org.uk

• STROKE

Stroke Pathway E-Learning Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This programme is designed to help health & social care workers, volunteers, carers & service users to understand Stroke. It

also provides guidance about responding to, caring for and treating people with Stroke.

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free


Website: http://www.skillboostersonline.com/cornwall

Stroke 4 Carers - Provider: Stroke4Carers (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland)

Aimed at: This e-learning resource provides a set of topics which will provide on-line advice, support and information for informal

carers.

Modules: 1. Stroke causes & effect

2. The hospital team 3. Practical advice & tips for carers

4. Care at home 5. Money, benefits & legal issues

6. Support for you 7. Carers rights

8. The carer Cost: Free

Contact: [email protected] Website: http://www.stroke4carers.org/

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Stroke Support Provider: Cornwall Stroke Support

Aimed at: Information, peer led support & befriending service Contact: 01209 716501 [email protected]

Cornwall Stroke Service Emotional support and information to people who have recently had

a Stroke, their families and carers. Tel: 01209 881622

• EPILEPSY

Basic Epilepsy Awareness (Adults) Provider: Cornwall Foundation Trust (NHS) Aimed at: This course is suitable for anyone new to epilepsy

training and will provide the core skills required to care for an adult with epilepsy.

Duration: 9.30 – 3.30 Dates: enquire for dates

Cost: £30 (contact SCLD for funding) Contact: [email protected]

** Social Care Learning & Development can offer funding &

coordinate your booking. Please contact Jo Lasbury for details [email protected] 01872 32 3627

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• MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Merlin MS Centre The MS centre in Cornwall provides a range of expert care,

support and therapies to improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, their families and

their carers. They hold clinical groups with a neurology care advisor, social groups, counselling and a range of therapies.

Website: http://www.merlinmscentre.org.uk/

Tel: 01726 885530

Caring for someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Handbook for family & friends

Provider: MS Society

Aimed at: Free Booklet Contact: MS Society Tel: 020 8438 0700

Website: http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-resources/caring-someone-ms-booklet

MS in the family, a man’s guide to caring for someone with Multiple Sclerosis.

Provider: MS Society

Aimed at: Free Booklet Contact: MS Society Tel: 020 8438 0700

Website: http://www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/Essenti

als/MS-in-the-Family-(guide-male-carers)-Feb-13.pdf

The MS Society has a number of these MS related

publications which cover issues from coping with diagnosis, money & benefits to sex & relationships. See their website:

http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-resources

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• THERAPIES (Merlin MS Centre)

Please note that SCLD are unable to offer funding for

therapies

The Merlin MS Centre offers various therapies available at discounted rate for those with MS and their Carers.

FREE TRANSPORT – Merlin MS Centre are able to offer fully

accessible transport to and from the Centre using their minibus. Clients are responsible for booking their own therapies around the

transport. They do all they can to reach as many people as possible but regret that if there is not sufficient demand for a specific area it

is not cost effective to run a service. Contact: Holly or Debbie on 01726 885530.

Therapies Available:-

Physiotherapy Appointments available daily for MS clients and carers at £17 per

sessions. Non MS clients please contact therapist directly for charges.

Book directly with physiotherapist Melissa King MCSP SRP Tel: 01726 885530

Occupational Therapy

Appointments available 2 days per week for MS Clients & Carers at £17 per session. Individual non MS clients please contact therapist

for charges. Occupational Therapist: Kat Smith MBAOT SROT book directly

with pysio department Tel: 01726 885530.

FES Assessment (Functional Electrical Stimulation) Book Directly with Becky Duncan MCSP SRP Tel: 01326 561012.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment

MS Clients £7 per session, non MS clients £12 per session, treatment is for approximately 1 hour. Suitability assessment / trial

dive MS Clients £5 non MS clients £10. Sports injuries £20 per session.

Book with the Hyperbaric team 01726 885530.

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Chiropody / Podiatry

MS clients & carers £10. Non MS clients please contact the therapist for charges.

Book Directly with therapist Karen Trethewey BSc Hons, HPC registered Tel: 01726 68459.

Reach Out

Individual counselling sessions available, first 6 are free. Their counsellor is happy to discuss any concerns you or your family have

and offer full support & advice. Contact the centre to make an appointment Tel: 01726 885530.

Therapeutic Massage

MS Clients and carers £10. Non MS patients please contact for charge details.

Book directly with therapist Fiona Anfield Tel: 07886 214581 or

Sally Brown Tel: 07563 143970.

Indian Head Treatment Promotes restful sleep and better clarity of thinking, relieves mental

and emotional stress, aching joints and muscles. MS clients £10, non MS clients contact for details.

Book directly with therapist Sarah Cowling Tel:01726 850596 [email protected] or Sally Brown Tel: 07563

143970.

Reflexology A very relaxing and beneficial treatment, enhancing all aspects of

every day life. MS clients £10 per treatment, non MS clients please contact therapist for details.

Book directly with therapist Sarah Cowling Tel:01726 850596

[email protected] or Sally Brown Tel: 07563 143970.

Aromatherapy Massage

Full body, back, neck, shoulders and scalp, MS clients & carers £10 per session. Non MS clients please contact the therapist for details.

Book directly with therapist Sarah Cowling Tel:01726 850596 [email protected] or Sally Brown Tel: 07563

143970.

Reiki Book directly with therapist Sarah Cowling Tel:01726 850596

[email protected]

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The following are available to registered MS centre users. They are not subsidised by the Merlin centre charity but

are available to registered centre users at a reduced rte offered by the therapist.

Hoeopathy Homeopathic medicines have been used for over 200 years and

are prescribes to people based on their symptoms. The remedies can trigger the person’s body to rebalance on all levels.

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ)

JSJ uses gentle touch on different energy areas on the body and has a very calming and relaxing effect, there is no pressure or

manipulation involved and it is done through clothing.

Registered users £20 per session. Book these therapies directly with Peter Smith RSHom Tel:

01872 870801 or for more information and free 15min chat to discuss your needs. www.pcksmith.com

Life Coaching

Future based, inspiring and motivating. A coach can help move a person from where they are to where they want to be a lot faster

and with more clarity than if they did it alone. 40 minute session MS clients and carers £20, non MS clients contact the therapist

directly. Free 20 minute chat to discuss your needs. Book directly with Stacey Halfyard Dip Life Coaching, BA

Hons, Grad CIPD Tel: 07895 959510.

• CEREBRAL PALSY Scope Helpline: 0808 800 3333 Website: http://www.scope.org.uk/

Cerebral Palsy.org.uk Supporting children, adults and their families affected by cerebral palsy.

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cerebralpalsy.org.uk/

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• PARKINSONS Parkinsons UK Helpline: 0808 800 0303

Website: http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ Cornwall Information & Support Worker: Mary Jane Hunter

Tel: 0844 225 9824 Email: [email protected]

“Hub” get together Provider: James Parkinson Centre

Aimed at: People who have been diagnosed with Parkinsons, their families and carers. The day commences with refreshments followed

by a relevant talk from a Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist (PDNS).

They hold exercise and music sessions and we also welcome

specialist speakers or demonstrators. Members enjoy the opportunity to socialise.

Can we speak to the PDNS privately?

After the nurse has completed her planned talk, she is available for

informal discussions and private consultations. You can book an appointment with the PD Nurse on the day or pre-book by phoning:

01209 318048

Duration: “Hubs” are held at 3 different locations, Threemilestone & St Austell 10.30am – 3.30pm and Pensilva 10.45am – 3.30pm

Dates: See website for list of dates & locations

Cost: Free to attend, small donation requested for refreshments – see website for details.

Contact: 0845 498 9220 [email protected]

Website: http://www.jamesparkinsoncentre.org/

• ME / CFS Community Support Groups Provider: MESH (ME Self Help) Cornwall

Contact: via website http://www.meshcornwall.co.uk/

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Safeguarding Adults: covers issues such as who is considered a vulnerable adult according to Cornwall and Isles of Scilly multi agency Safeguarding

Adults policy. Mental Capacity Act: New e-learning, provides key information about the

Mental Capacity Act and describes changes that have occurred as a result of it.

Equality Essentials: covers the key equality and diversity definitions we use in health and social care and why they are important.

Self Directed Support: provides an understanding of the benefits of personalisation and self directed support.

Food Safety, Infection Control, Nutrition & Hydration: provides your understanding of the key elements of health and hygiene in the provision of personalised care.

Dementia: provides guidance about responding to, caring for and treating people with Dementia.

Safeguarding Children for those who Safeguard Adults: supports staff to recognise and respond appropriately to any concerns that a child may be

experiencing abuse or neglect. Stroke Pathways: gives Health & Social Care staff, Stroke patients and

Carers an awareness of the journey that may be taken by someone affected by Stroke.

Continence: helps develop knowledge and skills in identifying and caring for those with continence problems.

Disability Confident: provides the practical information needed in order to serve disabled customers and work with disabled colleagues

Person Centred Thinking: helps you to apply a Person Centred approach to your work, to ensure that those you work with have as much control as possible over the way they live their lives.

Understanding Autism: develops your understanding of autism and how to

work with people with this lifelong condition.

For more details, contact Social Care Learning and Development on

01872 323625 or [email protected]

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OTHER TRAINING

Moving & Positioning of Individuals (Lone Workers) Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: For those who move & position and primarily work alone,

for example lone personal assistants and informal carers.

Duration: 1 day Dates: contact for dates or see website

Cost: Free Contact: Sarah Cammack 01872 32 2694 or

[email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

‘Fallen Person Recovery’ Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: Practical workshop recovering a person from the floor using chairs instead of hoists & slings.

Duration: 9.30am – 1.30pm Dates: contact for dates or see website

Cost: Free Contact: Sarah Cammack 01872 32 2694 or

[email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

‘Preventing Falls on Stairs’ Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: Practical workshop for all that help people with limited

mobility ascend and descend stairs within their own homes. Duration: 9.30am – 11.30am or 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Dates: contact for dates or see website Cost: Free

Contact: Sarah Cammack 01872 32 2694 or [email protected]


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Fire Hazard Awareness Training Provider: Social Care Learning & Development & Cornwall Fire Brigade

Aimed at: To raise awareness of potential fire hazards, enhancing knowledge and understanding of fire prevention in the home.

Duration: 1pm – 3pm


Contact: Jo Lasbury 01872 323627 or [email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

Equality, Diversity & Human Rights – Finding Out Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: This session has been designed cover the key values,

knowledge and skills that underpin Equality Diversity and Human Rights in any health or social care setting, particularly those with

little or no previous training in equality and diversity. Duration: 9.30am – 1.00pm


Contact: Kelvin Julian 01872 32 4128 or [email protected] Website: https://db.cornwall.gov.uk/sdms/

Equality, Diversity & Human Rights in Social Care & Health – Working with Confidence

Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: Level 2 follows on from ‘Finding Out’. Duration: 9.30am – 1.00pm



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Mental Capacity Act (Core 2): An introduction to the application in practice of the MCA 2005

Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This workshop aims to support delegates to develop practice in relation to the Mental Capacity Act.

Duration: 9.30am – 1.00pm Dates: contact for dates or see website

Cost: Free Contact: Kelvin Julian 01872 32 4128 or [email protected]


Communication Essentials Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: This programme is intended to provide an introduction to

communication skills and could act as a pre-cursor to the QCF Advice and Guidance L3 programme.




Considering Advocacy Provider: Social Care Learning & Development Aimed at: This programme is intended to enable Social Care and

Health practitioners to gain a clear understanding of what advocacy is and is not and the skills involved.




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QCF Advice & Guidance Level 3 Provider: Social Care Learning & Development

Aimed at: For those who offer information, advice & guidance in their role via telephone or face to face.

Duration: 6 months – 1 year (monthly sessions) Dates: contact for dates or see website

Cost: Fully Funded


Stress Buster Provider: Outlook South West

Aimed at: If you often find yourself feeling anxious, low, stressed,

panicky or worried, then Stress Buster could be for you. Duration: 5 sessions (90 minutes per week)

Dates: See website Cost: Free

Contact: 01208 871905 Website: http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/groups-courses?q=stress-

buster

Young at Heart – A guide to boosting wellbeing & happiness in the over 65’s.

Provider: Outlook South West

Aimed at: Specifically designed for people aged 65 and over. If

you are feeling down, maybe living a distance from family members or friends, or perhaps you're simply finding life a bit of a struggle,

Young at Heart could provide the boost that you need. Duration: 3 sessions (2.5 hours per week)

Dates: See website Cost: Free

Contact: (01208) 871904 Website http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/groups-courses?q=young-

heart

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Sleep Well Provider: Outlook South West Aimed at: This is a free NHS-funded 2 session course designed for

people experiencing sleep difficulties. Run by trained Outlook professionals, you will be taught proven techniques for improving

your sleep. Duration: 2 sessions

Dates: Call to book as limited places

Cost: Free Contact: 01208 871474

Website: http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/groups-courses?q=sleep-well

Getting a grip on anger – positive ways to keep your cool

Provider: Outlook South West

Aimed at: This educational, five session course (approx. 90 minutes a week) is for people who have problems in managing

anger and irritability. Includes:

•Dealing with criticism or conflict • Road rage

• Assertive communication

• Dealing with difficult people • Improving relationships

Duration: 4 - 5 sessions Dates: see website or Call to book

Cost: Free Contact: 01208 871905

Website: http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/getting-grip-anger

First Aid Training Provider: Various

Social Care Learning & Development can fund first aid training for carers. If you contact us directly we can help to find you a suitable

course at a convenient date and location with one of the various

local training providers. Cost: Funded

Contact: Jo Lasbury 01872 323627 or [email protected]

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Makaton beginners’ workshop (for parents & carers) Provider: Makaton Charity & WEA Aimed at: Beginner’s & Follow-Up 2-day Workshops are suitable for

parents, carers and employees working alongside children and adults with learning difficulties and are held in Cornwall at various

locations. Duration: 4 modules either 2 days or 4x 2hr 45min sessions

Dates: See website for dates

Cost: £65 or £25 concessions (SCLD may be able to help with funding)

Contact: 01872 320036 [email protected] Website: www.wea.org.uk

Makaton Follow up Workshop (for parents & carers) Provider: Makaton Charity & WEA Aimed at: The Follow-Up Workshop helps you to improve and

develop your signing and symbol skills and learn how to use them effectively every day.

Duration: 4 modules either 2 days or 4x 2hr 45min sessions Dates: See website for dates

Cost: £65 or £25 concessions (SCLD may be able to help with funding)


BSL Entry level Provider: Workers education Association (WEA)

Aimed at: This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to communicate/improve their communication with Deaf People

on a range of everyday topics. At the end of this accredited course, students who successfully complete their assessments will be

awarded the Institute of British Sign Language Entry Level Award in British Sign Language Studies.

Duration: 15 sessions @ 2hrs per session Dates: See website for dates

Cost: £130 plus £63 accreditation fees totalling £193. Course fees FREE to those in receipt of a means tested benefit, £63

accreditation fees still payable (SCLD may be able to help with

funding) Contact: 01872 320036 [email protected]

Website: www.wea.org.uk

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Lip Reading and Managing Hearing Loss Provider: Workers Education Association (WEA) Aimed at: This course aims to provide far more than just lip-

reading skills. It can enable people to acquire the knowledge, skills, confidence and other attitudes that they need to manage their

communication more effectively with the hearing world. Duration: 7 x 2hr sessions

Dates: various in Cornwall enquire via website

Cost: Standard Fee £71 Reduced fee £35 for those with acquired hearing loss


Wheelchair Passenger Safety Provider: Cornwall Mobility Centre Aimed at: Can visit carers or PA's at home (or place of work) to

provide training in securing wheelchairs in vehicles (cars) Duration: varies

Dates: contact to discuss Cost: Approximately £100 + VAT

Contact: Ron Spence 01872 254920 Website: www.cornwallmobility.co.uk

‘Life Skills’ Literacy, Numeracy & ICT training Provider: Link into Learning Aimed at: Link into Learning is the specialist ‘Skills for Life’

provider within Cornwall Adult Education Service. They offer friendly, flexible help with the essential skills of adult literacy,

numeracy, English for speakers of other languages and basic ICT skills.

Duration: varies Dates: variety of daytime and evening classes available please

adult education for available dates Cost: Literacy and Numeracy courses are free. Fees are charged

for ESOL and ICT provision but there are concessionary rates, subject to eligibility.

Contact: 0300 1231 117

Website: www.cornwall.gov./adultlearning

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Studying while you care (PDF Document) Provider: Open University Aimed at: Carers - information about the ways Open University can

support carers to study. Contact: 0845 300 60 90

Website: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on/tv/nobodys-normal-do-you-have-caring-responsibilities

Adult Education Courses

See brochures (East & West Cornwall) http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-and-

community-education/adult-education-courses/

Beginners Computer Lessons Provider: Cornwall Library Service

Aimed at: They offer computer classes to Cornwall Library members who have little or no experience of computers.

Duration: 2 hours a week for 4 weeks. Dates: Contact for details

Contact: 0300 1234 111 Website: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/leisure-and-

culture/libraries/library-computer-classes/

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• GRANTS / FINANCIAL HELP

Disability Grants Guide to grants for the disabled, parents and carers.

http://www.disability-grants.org/

Grant: Disabled Facilities Grant

Provider: Cornwall Council Info: If you have a disability that makes it difficult to manage in

your home, there are several options which may help you find a housing solution. Help is available. You can discuss your situation

with the Access Team in Adult Care and Support. They are likely to refer you to the Adaptations and Advice Service.

Contact: 0300 1234 131

Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-sector-housing/disabled-facilities-assistance/

Grant: Carers Opportunities Fund

Provider: MS Society Info: One-off grants of up to £400 are available to help with non-

graduate course fees, course books, materials and travel costs. Grants may also cover caring costs required to attend the course.

Former carers, whose caring role has recently come to an end may also apply.

Contact: grants team on 020 8438 0700 or email [email protected]

Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

Grant: Grants for Young Carers

Provider: MS Society Info: We give grants of up to £300 to young carers (15 years and

under), and young adult carers (16 - 24 years), to help pay for leisure activities or personal development. This could be things like

school or college trips, sports equipment, music lessons, courses or driving lessons for example.

Contact: Contact the Grants Team to find out more - phone them on 020 8438 0700 or email [email protected]

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• USEFUL CONTACTS / SUPPORT SERVICES

Cornwall Council - Carers Information

Tel: 0300 1234 131 Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-

care/carers/

Social Care Learning & Development Tel: 01872 32 3625 [email protected]

Cornwall Carers Service Tel: 01872 266383

Email: [email protected] Website: www.cornwallcarers.org.uk

Carers Helpline

Tel: 01872 266383

Carers Emergency Card Scheme

Tel: 01872 32 4369 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/carer-

emergency-card-scheme/?page=27320

Carers wellbeing - Carers Direct NHS

Advice on health, fitness, emotions and relationships while looking

after someone else, and how to get help. Contact: 0300 123 1053

Website: http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/yourself/Pages/Yourownwellbeingh

ome.aspx

Free NHS Health Checks Free Health Checks for carers aged 40+ to help prevent heart

disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. Contact: Gwynn Williams Tel: 01726 672902

Email: [email protected]

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Age UK

Tel: 0800 169 6565 www.ageuk.org.uk Advice for carers

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Information-guides/AgeUKIG13_Advice_for_carers_inf.pdf?dtrk=true

Disability Cornwall Tel: 01736 756655

Email: [email protected] Website: www.disabilitycornwall.org.uk

Carers UK Advice Line

Tel: 0808 808 7777

Kernow Young Carers

Tel: 01209 204565

Dementia Carers Support

Tel: 01872 266383

Neurology Care Advice Service

Info: Support, advice and information for adults with neurological conditions, their families and carers.

Tel: 01209 318106

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.peninsulacommunityhealth.co.uk/our-

services/neuro-care-advisory-service.htm

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Cornwall Tapes (for the housebound)

Info: Aims to try and bring friendship and interest to those who may not be able to get out and about, by means of cassette tapes

they send tapes, from their our own library, selected on personal preference; these can include books, recollections and

documentaries and every kind of music, we always find something for every taste.

Tel: 01326 280532 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cornwalltapes.org.uk/

Cinnamon Trust

Info: A network of 15,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together - for

example, we’ll walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, we’ll

foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.

When staying at home is no longer an option, our Pet Friendly Care

Home Register lists care homes and retirement housing happy to accept residents with pets, and providing previous arrangements

have been made with us we will take on life time care of a bereaved pet.

Tel: 01736 757 900

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/

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