The Carers Course

When we put together the Carers Course the one thing we also wanted to do was give our carers access to products and organisations they may not have seen.

Finding ways to keep gardening, to stay clean when you don’t like washing or even finding clocks that are easy to read can be difficult when you’re either living with a dementia or caring for someone living with a dementia.

Knowing that there are solutions out there can make all the difference.

Thank you to all the fantastic companies who sent us samples and leaflets. We are incredibly grateful for your support!

If you have a service or a product that might be of interest to carers, then get in touch as we’d love to showcase what you’re doing on our next course.

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in today’s Carers Course - from Badgeworth Court Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare to our trainers and Managing Memory - Information & Education Service - IES - to ALL our carers and loved ones and to those supporting: Age UK Gloucestershire Gloucestershire Carers Hub Radis and Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance

We couldn’t have done it without you and we loved every minute!

We’ll be posting more over coming days, highlighting all the companies that sent us leaflets and products to display - we are so thankful to have you supporting what we do!

Our next course will be in an October.
Get in touch for details!

Next week (8-14th June) is Carers Week - celebrating the work of the estimated 5.8million carers in the UK (although we can probably all agree that number is likely to be much higher!)

Here at the Carers Course we thought it made total sense to celebrate the week by holding our second course teaching basic first aid, manual handling and communication - supporting unpaid carers in Gloucestershire and helping them to care with confidence.

As an organisation that was set up by a carer and supported by many who have also been carers, we want to do all we can to highlight everything carers do and remind them that they need support too and it’s ok to ask for help!

If you know a carer, maybe take this as a gentle reminder to ask them how they’re doing today. Give them space to just be. Offer a cup of tea and a listening ear.

And if you are a carer, know that we’re with you. We’re just taking it one day at a time too, and that’s ok.

Together, we are stronger.

There's just over a week to go til our next Carers Course where you can learn some essential basics in first aid, manual handling and communication, and there are a few spaces still available!

** Tues 9th June Badgeworth Court Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare, Cheltenham **

Plus! If, you need to bring your loved one with you, you can! We will look after them while you do the course.

Get in touch now to find out more and book your place!

[email protected]

Great to be a part of Dementia Action Week on Saturday and lovely to highlight so many fantastic initiatives and organisations in Gloucestershire and beyond

We had a great time, yesterday, talking to people in the Regent Arcade about the Libraries' Sparks bags, the Carers' Course, Radis Community Care and Music For Memories, plus all the other initiatives that members of the Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance have been doing. Come along to the Suffolks Market today if you missed it.....(11am-4pm in Great Norwood Street). There's so much to share for Dementia Action Week on the final day!

As part of Dementia Action Week, we joined forces with , and speaking to as many people as possible, raising awareness about dementia and the organisations and help that is out there.

Some emotional stories but also lots of smiles and the agreement that we absolutely need to talk about dementia more!

A big shout out to for hosting us and also to all the other fabulous teams that have been waving the flag all week including .mmt.dementia and

Next week is Dementia Action Week and we're excited to be just one of the many organisations taking part!

Have a look to see what's going on near you...

1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have a diagnosis...

91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis...

Dementia Action Week is a national awareness campaign that is led by the Alzheimer's Society. It aims to bring people and organisations together to raise awareness, to act together and make lives better for those living with a dementia.

We have worked with all our partner organisations to help with this statement by arranging lots of events and activities!! We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!



Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance Gloucester Dementia Action Alliance Tewkesbury Dementia Action Alliance - TDAA Dementia Friendly Nailsworth Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance Mindsong Gloucestershire Live Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Booking a place on The Carers Course means you not only take a step towards gaining confidence in everyday first aid and manual handling, but you’re giving yourself the opportunity to speak to fantastic industry insiders who can help.

mmt.dementia
and will all be there to answer questions and give you guidance.

Tuesday, 9th June, 1-4pm at

Get in touch to find out more: [email protected]

Have you booked your place yet?

Our next Carers Course is Tuesday 9th June at Badgeworth Court Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare and you don't want to miss out!

Not only will you learn helpful everyday first aid and manual handling skills, but we'll have dementia specialists there from Managing Memory - Information & Education Service - IES, Age UK Gloucestershire and Crossroads Care Gloucestershire - to name but a few!

We'll also have lots of helpful information and items you can take home which could make caring easier.

Get in touch to find out more: [email protected]

HUUMAN Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance

Would you know what to do if your loved one falls?
Do you know how to safely help them up?
How to patch up their wounds until you can see a medical professional?

Join us on our next Carers Course and we’ll make sure you leave feeling confident how to do all of that!

Taking place 1-4pm on Tuesday 9th June at Badgeworth Court Care Home in Cheltenham, price is just £20.

We promise to provide a relaxed atmosphere where you can take a few hours for you and learn some basic techniques that could make all the difference to your life as a carer.

There’ll also be lots of information on organisations that could help and you’ll be able to meet local health professionals to find out more.

We’d love to see you there!

Contact us on [email protected] for more information.