External training courses

Have a look at these free training courses provided by external organisations.

Carers UK – Online Information Sessions

From carer information sessions run by our Helpline advisers to wellbeing sessions and discussions with carers on diverse experiences of caring. We add new sessions every week so keep an eye on this page for more!

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/online-meetups/share-and-learn

Online E-learning courses

Carers UK have brought together helpful information to help support you in your caring role in their Digital Resources section on their website. These resources and online courses, will help support your own physical, emotional health and wellbeing alongside managing your caring responsibilities. It also includes information about supporting the health and wellbeing of the person you look after.

To access these courses go to https://carersdigital.org and create an account, when prompted use the free access code provided by Devon County Council: DGTL8827

TIDE (Together in Dementia Everyday) Online Carer Development Programme

TIDE have developed a series of online sessions for their Carer Development Programme. They covers topics such as prioritising your emotional well-being and advice for advocating for yourself and the person you care for. They have the information and advice you need on caring for someone with dementia. These sessions have been co-produced with current and former carers with lived experience.

https://www.tide.uk.net/events

MyHealth Devon – HOPE Programme

The HOPE (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) Programme supports individuals to consider “what is important to me?” and to build the confidence and resilience to better manage their condition(s), symptoms and challenging experiences that may arise.

https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/hope-programme-courses

The Open University

Produced by The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all OpenLearn courses are free to access. They offer nearly 1000 FREE courses across 8 different subject areas. The courses are available to start right away and can be completed at any time.

Future Learn

All Future Learn courses are free to use once – there is the option to pay for extra benefits such as access to the course for as long as it’s on the Future Learn website and a print and digital Certificate of Achievement on completion.