Training and Events
Time to Care: fresh approaches to supporting carers
Help the Hospices Care for the Carers of the Terminally Ill (CfC) programme was set up in 2005 to support people who provide unpaid care for a terminally ill relative or friend. The aims of the programme include funding local support services, developing information resources and strategic policy work.
The Time to Care conference has been organised to disseminate learning from the CfC programme as it comes to a close.
When: Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 10am to 4.30pm
Where: MIC Centre, Euston, London
Fees: £58.75 (Help the Hospices member); £70.50 (non-member)
Please download the Time to Care conference programme and booking form.
The conference aims to
- disseminate learning from the projects funded by the CfC programme
- promote information resources for professionals developed via the CfC programme
- highlight examples of partnership working, locally and nationally, to support carers
- develop better understanding of the political context and research agenda with regard to carers of the terminally ill
- provide networking opportunities for professionals working with carers.
The conference will be ideal for
- hospice professionals working with carers and/or responsible for planning carers’ services
- other professionals working with carers
- those responsible for carers’ issues in national organisations and Government agencies.
For further information about education and training at Help the Hospices, go to www.helpthehospices.org.uk/education or email education@helpthehospices.org.uk
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