Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg

Training for Carers

Events and training for carers across the Vale of Glamorgan

    

Age Cymru LIFT - Low Impact Functional Training

LIFT is a series of activities and games designed to get older people taking part in physical activity in your local community. The session are fun and enjoyable and everyone who comes along has a good time

 

 

Carers' Training

Vale of Glamorgan Council training courses are held throughout the year.

Please note that theses courses aren't currently running

 

 

 

 

Please let us know if there is anything that can be done to help you attend the training courses organised for carers.

 

Alzheimer's Society - Carers' Information and Support Programme (Dementia Awareness)

The Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP) provides carer information in a group environment where carers are able to share their experiences and find out about local and national services that may be of help. CrISP is delivered by trained local staff and supported by volunteers.  

All sessions will start at 10am and will finish by 12 noon. 

 

 

Care Council for Wales - Getting in on the Act

Find out more about the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act via the Care Council's Information and Learning Hub. 

Dementia From the Inside (New Video from Social Care Institute for Excellence, SCIE)

In this film we find out what it might feel like to live with dementia. Viewers will experience a little of what it is like to find yourself in a world that seems familiar and yet doesn’t always make sense.

 

The incidents pictured in this film and memories recounted are based upon true experiences gathered from people living with dementia.  The film is valuable for anyone who supports people with dementia.

 

Dementia From the Inside

Dewis Cymru

Dewis Cymru is a national resource directory so that people are able to access accurate, up-to-date information at any time.

 

Dewis Cymru

 

EPP Cymru - Courses and Workshops for Carers

A Health and Well-being Course 

 

 

Get the Vale Online

FREE computer classes in the Vale of Glamorgan. 

  • 01446 741706 or 07503 290013

Get the Vale Online

Mencap

Free Information session about setting up a Will and trust for the benefit of someone with a Learning Disability.  For details of future courses please contact:

  • 020 7696 6925

 

National Autistic Society (NAS) Cardiff and Vale Branch - Barry Coffee Mornings

NAS branches offer support to families who have a child or member of the family with autism or Aspergers syndrome. 

 

These events are primarily aimed at parents/carers of children/adults with autism and may also be of interest to professionals working with families who live with autism.

 

A chance to meet and talk to other parents and carers of children and adults with autism, over a cup of tea/coffee and cake in a friendly, welcoming environment.  

 

Please note: these events are not restricted to NAS Branch members.  They are open to anyone who has concerns and would like to know more about autism.

 

NHS Choices - Stress Management Resource

Online resource for managing stress.  NHS Choices website for identifying, recognising and managing stress in daily life.

NHS Choices website

Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS)

The Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) is a service for people of all ages living with mental health difficulties. The service covers all areas of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is provided by the NHS and is free of charge.

 

These courses in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are open access, so there is no need to book a place - just show up.  In the unlikely event that a venue is full, places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

  

 

Senior Health Shop - Computer Class and Tablet Training

Pop along to the Senior Health Shop, 38 Holton Road, Barry every Thursday for computer and tablet training classes.  There is equipment to use or you can bring your own and get any help you need every Thursday from 10am to 12pm.