Norfolk COPE Skilled Carers Project - Subtitled

Norfolk COPE Carers Project

Norfolk has approximately 82,000 informal carers providing care to family, friends and neighbours across the county.

This project aims to help these informal carers by responding to their needs for specific training which will enhance their caring skills and reduce the need for unplanned and urgent care.

Additionally, the project aims to improve the morale and well being for both the Cared For and their Carers, and improve the transition to the workplace for those carers who are wishing to return to work.

The project is providing training though the following approaches:

Passport 2 Care course. We are holding a pilot in Swaffham with free transport and replacement care.

Relaxation Toolkit course

An audio CD for dementia carers

Bursaries to help carers take further training

Caring at Home- a Male Perspective (a pilot group of a course for male carers)

A Training Pack -- a one stop shop of information for carers

Additional Information

Sponsoring Organisations:

NHS Norfolk
NHS Great Yarmouth & Waveney
Norfolk County Council

Project Managers:
Clare Holmes-Urquhart 01603 595838
Tim Ford 01603 595855

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Tags:

• Norfolk
• COPE
• Project