Training for Surrey professionals supporting carers
Action for Carers run free online courses for people working in Surrey to better understand how to identify, support and refer carers.
Our training has been running for over 20 years, giving attendees practical tools, legal insight and a powerful understanding of carers’ lived experiences.
Who is the training for?
Open to anyone working in Surrey involved in supporting adults or families – whether directly or indirectly – including those working in:
- Education
- Health
- Social care
- Voluntary and community sectors
- Public Services
Please note: we also offer specialist sessions for schools focused on identifying and supporting young carers – see here for more details.
Why does this training matter?
The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local and health authorities to recognise and support carers, but research shows many are still not identified or given the help they need.
Carers face huge pressure, with significant impacts on their physical and mental wellbeing, finances and family life.
Our course helps ensure your organisation is Care Act-compliant, up to date with best practice, and equipped to support carers effectively.
- Because Carers Count offers a general introduction to carers’ rights and needs and your obligations, as well as how to signpost and refer for further support. See details below.
Please note we can also provide tailored training on request, for example for GP Practice staff.
Quality of presentations high and well thought out workshops.
Because Carers Count: what you’ll learn
Our training offers a thought-provoking insight into carers’ lives and practical steps to improve support. Topics include:
- Understanding carers’ experiences and the impact of caring
- Latest facts, figures and research
- First-hand accounts from carers
- Building effective relationships and taking a whole-family approach
- Supporting young carers and improving life chances
- Legal rights: the Care Act and Children & Families Act
- Local policies and toolkits
- Best practice for personalised carer support
- Overview of carer services in Surrey
Because Carers Count: dates and times
All sessions run online, so please pick your date, and click on the link to book. Any questions about your booking, please email [email protected]
- Online Tuesday 18th August, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
- Online Wednesday 23rd September, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
- Health Professionals – Online Wednesday 7th October, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
- Social Care & VCSE Professionals – Online Wednesday 28th October, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
- Public Service Professionals – Online Wednesday 18th November, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
- All professionals – Online Wednesday 9th December, 9.30-11.30am, click here to book.
Supporting Adult Carers Community of Practice
Meet with other staff supporting adult carers to share ideas and best practice, ask questions and build your network in these supportive and informal quarterly sessions facilitated by expert staff from Action for Carers. Each session includes a talk from a guest speaker.
- Online Wednesday 16th December , 1pm – 1.45pm, click here to book
A really useful, informative, thought provoking and emotional day.
Training for Schools and Colleges
Our Young Carers team offers specialist training to help school and college staff identify and support young carers.
Sessions include practical tools, awareness workshops, and assemblies.
Call 0303 040 1234 or email [email protected] to find out more.
You can also find out more about the support we offer to schools here.
For Universities
We work with colleges and universities across Surrey to support student carers and raise awareness with staff and student bodies.
Our team also presents to key groups including medical and nursing students at the University of Surrey on carers’ roles and needs.
Please get in touch to find out more.