Caring with Confidence (Serious Mental Illness)
Build your skills and confidence in providing care. This course equips you with essential techniques and knowledge for effective caregiving.
Course Introduction Video
Introduction: Self Care
Impact of Caring: The roles you play
The positive impacts of caring
The negative impacts of caring
Tips for Selfcare
Five Ways to Wellbeing
Top Tips for Self Care
Introduction
Telling your GP You are a Carer
Getting the best out of your GP practice
Using NHS 111 Services and Online Services
Urgent Treatment and Out of Hours Services
When to go to A&E?
Top Tips for Accessing Healthcare
Emergency Plan
Introduction
Charities and Community Groups
Balancing Work and Care
Paying for Care and Taking a Break from Caring
Benefits and Financial Support
Carers Assessments and Needs Assessments
Home Adaptations and Technology
Top Tips for Support for you
Introduction: Legal Information
Lasting Power of Attorney
Making a Will
Mental Capacity
Having an Advocate
Top Tips for Legal Information
Trish Story: Living with a Serious Mental Illness
Caring for someone with a SMI
Caring for someone with a Serious Mental Illness
Why should you get a health check?
Health Checks
Benefits of a health check when living with a serious mental illness
Benefits of a health check for carers
Tips for a smooth health check