What is Caring with Confidence?

Caring with Confidence will help you make a positive difference to your life and that of the person you care for. It will help you further develop your caring knowledge and skills.

Mix and match by taking part in free, local group sessions, self-study workbooks or online sessions.

I look after someone - how will it help me?

Caring with Confidence sessions will:

• help you build on your strengths as a carer
• give you the opportunity to share experiences and learn from others in similar situations
• give you useful information, ideas and tips about looking after someone
• help you decide what you might like to change about your caring role.

How long are the sessions?

Each session lasts three hours and includes a refreshment break.

What are the sessions all about?

For information about each session, click on the titles below:

I'm interested, what do I do now?

To get started, sign up and come along to the introductory session Caring with Confidence - Finding Your Way. This will help you look at what matters to you and which other sessions you might want to come along to.

What have people said about Caring with Confidence?

"Made me think outside the box"

"I realised how many more people are in the same position."

"Made me realise how much I matter. Thank you."

"Pointed the way to get assistance and money from different sources"

"Helped hearing other people’s views on the challenges in their lives."

"Very helpful to recognise and acknowledge the stresses you are under and good to consider useful coping strategies."