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Free Course For Carers

A free course is being offered to the people of Poole who care for a friend or relative at home. The person being cared for may suffer disability or serious illness and need help with everyday life.

The joint initiative between Borough of Poole Social Services and the Turlin Moor Community Liaison Project includes sessions on carers rights, claiming benefits, working with Social Services, care techniques including back care for those who need to lift or move others and safety in the home .

Val Mitchell, Carers Support Officer for Borough of Poole Social Services said: "Just meeting with other carers can be really supportive. The course will offer a valuable opportunity for carers to acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence that can make caring at home less stressful".

The course starts on Tuesday 6th October at The Turlin Moor Community Centre for one afternoon per week and runs over a six week period.

If you would like to attend the course, please telephone Val Mitchell (01202) 261174 or Ron Tomlin (01202) 678144.

Val Mitchell, Carers Support Officer, Adult Social Services (01202) 261174