Some carers will prefer to study at home away from a computer and may want to use the distance learning modules available to download from this page. You can print off the workbooks for each of the modules to give to carers who are unable to attend group sessions and may have difficulty accessing the interactive online learning programme.
The distance learning modules are:
Finding your way
This should be the first self-study module. It is designed to help carers look at what matters to them and decide which other modules to do. Download the Finding your way self-study workbook (ZIP, 19.4MB).
Caring and coping
This session is designed to offer carers the time and space to look at the emotions involved in looking after someone. It goes through what strategies they might use and what they could do to cope with stress more effectively. Download the Caring and coping self-study workbook (ZIP, 15MB).
Caring and me
This module outlines ways carers might ensure they are fit for life and caring. It looks at planning around their health and wellbeing. Download the Caring and me self-study workbook (ZIP, 16.4MB).
Caring day to day
This module looks at the essentials of looking after someone day-to-day, from medication to emergencies at home. Download the Caring day to day self-study workbook (ZIP 16.8MB).
Caring and communicating
In this module, carers can study the best ways to communicate with different people using real-life caring situations. Download the Caring and communicating self-study workbook (ZIP, 16.2MB).
Caring and life
This module give carers a chance to take time out and think about how they juggle competing demands and how their caring role fits with other aspects of their life. Download the Caring and life self-study workbook (ZIP, 14.4MB).
Caring and resources
This session highlights ways for them to maximise their income and access other resources that can save them money as a carer. Download the Caring and resources self-study workbook (ZIP, 16.5MB).