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At times you may feel that your whole world revolves around caring,
without much room in it for you. Many carers find that having an
activity outside of their caring role is important to them, giving them
a sense of identity and boosting their confidence. One way to do this
is through learning. Whether it is a short evening course or a degree,
it can be of real value to carers.
"It is rare that I can make time for myself. Doing a course meant
that I had to make a commitment to myself, that I would spend a certain
amount of time a week on me, not doing things for anyone else but me. I
became important. It gave me a bit more self worth and value, and
something for me to feel proud of."
Janet (lone parent of three children, one of whom, Alex, has a learning disability)
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Practicalities
Find out what financial support is available and how to arrange alternative care. -
Why learning?
Whether you want to develop an existing interest or skill or learn a new one, there are plenty of opportunties for carers to learn something new. -
Finding a course
There are plenty of ways you can access a course. Some of them have been specifically designed for carers. -
Further information
Organisations and research that give the policy background to the broader issues of carers and learning.