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Carers get online thanks to free workshops
Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course
THEY have already trained up an army of silver surfers, but now a community outreach organisation is opening up its computer lessons to carers who may be feeling isolated.
Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course, delivered from home or as part of a group, in how to use a computer, by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council.
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FRIENDLY WEB: Carer Anna King being taught the internet by Hylary Kingham, a Connect volunteer.THEY have already trained up an army of silver surfers, but now a community outreach organisation is opening up its computer lessons to carers who may be feeling isolated.
- Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course, delivered from home or as part of a group, in how to use a computer, by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council.
An open day at the Sheppard House Day Centre, Newent, last week has already got carers excited about connecting to Skype to talk to friends or shopping websites.
Barbara Piranty, assistant chief executive of the GRCC, said: “One lady came in worried and a bit frightened that she would feel stupid, but she came out excited about the possibilities.
Free support service launched to help older people in Norfolk maintain their independence
12 September 2012
A new service aimed at supporting older people living in their own homes to maintain their independence has launched in Norfolk.
The community outreach service for older people launched last week and supports vulnerable people who live in their own homes but might need some extra help to live full and active lives in their communities.
Carers to receive advice in spotting house fire risks
Carers are to be given new advice on spotting those at risk of house fires, including smokers and those with mental health issues.
One person receiving care is dying from a fire every month in London on average, according to a London Fire Brigade (LFB) report.
It said in the last three years, 36 out of 119 accidental fire deaths involved people accessing some form of care.
The advice will form part of care workers’ inductions.
This includes those who care for people in their own homes, in sheltered accommodation and in care homes.
