Courses for carers

A 10 week course

This fresh approach to watercolour looks first at the process of painting as a means to calm and de-stress. Many people love the idea of painting but hold themselves back from starting because they are worried about not being good enough or not feeling they are creative. This watercolour course is accessible to everyone, you will start by painting very simple lines, patterns, and shapes in calming and dynamic colours, by concentrating each week on brush strokes and techniques. You will build up your skills and gain a Level 1 Qualification in Creative Craft, Art and Design. A small amount of written work will be part of the course.

A 4 week course

Create a colourful Mandala pebble by painting dots in a simple geometric pattern, with no specialist skills required and full tuition given. Each week you will immerse yourself in the calming process of creating beautiful tactile designs. You will achieve a E3 Craft Qualification.

A 5 week course

This introduction to beadwork will show you that it is about far more than stringing beads. You will learn how to make beautiful jewellery in the colours that suit you, in your style and to your taste.

The tutor will have equipment to borrow and beads. Approx cost of the beads will be £3 per session. For photos and more information go to: http://jalsbeads.weebly.com/

A 5 week course

If you have enjoyed beadwork before this, then this course is for you. You will build on your past experience to make more intricate beautiful jewellery in the colours that suit you, in your style and to your taste.

The tutor will have equipment to borrow and beads. Approx cost of the beads will be £3 per session. For photos and more information go to: http://jalsbeads.weebly.com/

A 6 week course

Wet felt making is a creative craft that combines wool fbres to create a bespoke piece of artwork. We will design and produce a piece of felt that can be personalised with embellishment and made into a book cover or tokeep as a piece of art.

• Gain knowledge of the wet felting process
• Explore different types of textile decoration and embellishment
• Produce a fnished bespoke piece of felt
• Enjoy a relaxed, informal creative craft

A 3 hour workshop

During the session you can either create two small projects (coasters) or a larger one like a house number. You will be given all materials and the project will be grouted on the day. To see what type of projects you can make, please visit:

Website: www.tesserahub.co.uk
Facebook: Tessera Hub Creative Design
Instagram: tesserahubcreative

A 3 hour course

Run by Jane Reddaway, Occupational Therapist and Clinical Specialist Falls

This session covers:

• The problems of falls in older people and dispelling the myths
• Helping those who attend to understand the ageing process and how this increases a person's risk of falling
• Information about fracture prevention and osteoporosis
• Introducing the falls register
• Exploring possible strategies to reduce falls / fractures in the future.

A 3 hour course

This course has been specifically designed for carers to cover key areas that family carers need to learn.

The course will be practical and give carers the chance to discuss their particular needs.

This session covers:

• Dealing with incidents
• Basic resuscitation
• Heart attacks and strokes
• Burns, scalds
• Poisoning, choking
• Shock, bleeding, fractures and management of the unconscious casualty.

A handbook will be provided for each participant, that covers the key course information.

The course is free to carers (NB: This programme is not available to staff working in agencies or care staff).

A 3 hour course

This course has been specifically designed for generic carer scenarios and will not cover individualised advice.

This session covers:

• Causes of back injury
• Principles of safer handling
• Sit to stand, from chair to chair, from chair to wheelchair
• Safe moving techniques
• Safe patient handling between
• How to prevent pressure ulcers

moving and handling handbook with course overview will be provided.

The course is free to carers (NB: This programme is not available to staff working in agencies or care staff).

Allow 45 - 60 minutes

Shapemaster Suite at International Riviera Centre

We will be offering free Shapemaster sessions for carers.

Our Shapemaster Studio offers a circuit of power-assisted equipment to aid users in a low-impact, full body workout to help keep active and increase mobility among many other benefits.

All you need to do is arrive between 2pm - 3pm each Tuesday and register with reception. If you would like more information please call: 01803 299 992 and speak to a member of our team.

2 hour session

An introductory workshop to aromatherapy: how essential oils can help you live a happier, healthier lifestyle.

We will be discussing the importance of good quality oils, learn simple self-care tips and how to use the oils safely in your home. If you would like to make your own blend during the session, please bring £5 (all oils will be provided).

A 5 week course - learn to use your sewing machine with a project of your choice.

Please bring your own machine. A £5.00 contribution is required for this course.

• Week 1 - Learn how to use your sewing machine. Bring your own project if you are profcient, alternatively you are welcome to join in the class project.
• Week 2 - Learn appliqué and cut a bag
• Week 3 - Stitch a bag
• Week 4 - Cut out and decorate a bag / napkin
• Week 5 - Finish all the projects

Materials, threads, patterns and different colour swatches for appliqué will be provided, but could you please bring any scraps of fabric to the frst session.

The following course is applied for directly on the details provided below and will not be counted as a part of your 3 choices.

A 6 week course – 2 hours per week

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.

To book on courses go to the HOPE pages on the MyHealth website.

For more information about courses please email: hope.devon@nhs.net

The following course is applied for directly on the details provided below and will not be counted as a part of your 3 choices.

6x 3-hour sessions and one, 1-hour individual session

After a diagnosis of autism parents, carers and professionals can have a lot of questions about autism. The course offers practical solutions to managing social communication and behaviour difficulties. Topics covered are: Autism and diagnosis/strengths and challenges/a parent’s journey, sensory issues, communication, understanding behaviour, supporting behaviour, parents’ choice.

For further information please refer to the Working Families website or phone: 0800 013 0313.

To attend request an application form to register an interest in the programme by emailing us at: slt.sdhct@nhs.net Or phoning the Speech & Language Therapy Service – Early Bird Team on: 01803 655581.

The following courses are applied for directly on the details provided below and will not be counted as a part of your 3 choices.

Step One
Be Well @ Step One aims to help people who may not have support to manage their mental health. Courses include: Anxiety, Coping with Change and Developing Resilience among others.
For more information go to their website: Step One

Devon Recovery Learning Community
A recovery college provided by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, to support mental health and wellbeing. There are Free Courses and resources available.
For more information contact: 01392 677067 or email: dpn-tr.drlc@nhs.net, or go to their website: Orange Box
They do charge for cancellation of a course, should you leave midway: £120 - £140

Open Learn
The home of free learning from The Open University. If you are looking for a new topic to explore, or want to dig deeper into something you’ve already discovered. Whether it’s a 60-second animated video, a 24-hour course, or beginners French or Spanish, you will find it on OpenLearn for free.
Visit: Open Learn

FutureLearn
FutureLearn have a diverse range of subjects and courses which vary in length. Most are six to ten weeks long, but some are shorter two and three week courses. Courses are free, or you can upgrade, or buy unlimited.
Visit: FutureLearn

Free Courses in England
Is a directory of courses that are available to anyone to undertake FREE of charge, in order to help people succeed in whatever role they are in. Understanding Autism - this course is suitable for anyone who wishes to develop their understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals to live healthy and fulflled lives (limited spaces).
Visit: Free Courses in England - Autism