Carers of Children Support Programme

CCSP Child disability

St John Ambulance Dorset provides a support programme for parent/carers of children to help people in a caring role.

The programme is led, developed and delivered by an experienced registered nurse, accredited by The Royal College of Nursing and supported by Dorset County Council.

Is this for you?

  • Do you care for a child who is physically and/or learning disabled, including autism and ADHD? 
  • Would you like the opportunity to gain more skills and knowledge to help you in your caring role?
  • Would you like training in basic first aid, managing challenging behaviour, stress management and safer moving and handling?
  • Would you like the opportunity to meet other carers, share experiences, advice and ideas?

Child with familyIf you have answered yes to any of these questions then St John Ambulance Dorset can help!

When and where?

The programme is delivered at various locations throughout Dorset during four morning sessions over four consecutive weeks followed by a buffet lunch.

Extra course dates, locations and times could be scheduled to suit your needs.

Cost?

DCC RCN in white boxThe programme and buffet lunch are provided totally free of charge.

Interested?

For more information please view the Carers of Children Support Programme Leaflet. Alternatively contact Kerry Course, Carers Support Programme Assistant via email or telephone 01305 751160.