Free Training for Established Young Carer Groups

Calling all schools and community groups!

Manchester Carers Network are offering an exciting opportunity as part of their Carers Learning and Development Programme.

The training programme is specifically aimed at young carers and includes (but is not limited to)

• FREE Cookery and Nutrition course – A series of 4  workshops which combines advice about nutrition and practical advice on cookery skills designed to help young carers prepare healthy meals.
• FREE Cookery Workshop – A one off workshop where young carers learn new cookery skills through cooking 2 meals and then enjoy eating what has been prepared with other young carers.
• FREE Nutrition Workshop – one off 2 or 3- hour workshop which highlights the importance of healthy eating to young carers and provides tips on how to do this.
• FREE Meditation Workshop– A 1.25- hour workshop designed to give young carers an introduction to modern meditation techniques and how to access further information on the subject.

Courses can be adapted to meet the needs of young carer group and we can also look at training options such as First Aid training for young carers.

The numbers of young carers who can participate will vary depending on the learning being offered but is usually between 10 – 15.

If a school of community based organisation has a group of young carers who meet on a regular basis and are interested in the Network arranging some learning and development opportunities for specifically for their Young Carers, please get in touch with glyn.meacher@gaddum.org.uk  Tel 0161 834 6069 who would be happy to discuss the various possibilities.