Are you a student? If you are a young adult carer studying in Newcastle and the person you
look after lives in a different area, you can still access information and support from
Newcastle Carers. For more information, please contact us
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Learning and training
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Learning and training
There are many options to start learning again, whether this is a college course or even a short online learning course. Learning and training can have some real benefits to carers:
It helps you to get back into employment
It gives your another focus besides your caring role
It gives you a chance to socialise and meet new friends
Getting back into work
You may have given up work to care full-time or you may want to return to work after your caring role has ended. The following organisations provide some useful information on getting back into work:
Carers UK - getting back into employment after caring.
NHS Choices - information finding work after caring, including financial information.
Further learning
There is lots of information about further learning for carers, whether this is information about online learning or taking a course at a college or university. Visit:
Carers UK - general information about learning and education
It can be be really useful to take training sessions specifically for carers and the caring role. This can be helpful to provide information about caring for someone and also give the chance to meet othere carers if the training is provided face-to-face. In Newcastle there are some opportunities for carers to go on training sessions, as well as nationally there are recognised training courses. Visit:
Newcastle Carers - carers' training sessions and information and support sessions on various conditions.