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
• National Careers Service - information about jobs, careers and course search.
• Newcastle City Learning - information and advice on courses and learning in Newcastle.
• Worker's Educational Association - lots of information about part-tim adult education.
• The Open University - information about distance learning courses.
• The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service - find a university and course via the UK-based universities admissions website UCAS.

There are some local colleges and universities in Newcastle and surrounding areas. For information about these visit:

• TyneMet College
• Newcastle College
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University

Training for carers

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.
• First Aid training - at Newcastle Carers
• Moving and Handling training - at Newcastle Carers
• Future Learn - free online course from universities and specialist organisations.

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