Join the Carers Information Service, our local register of carers, to find out about:

• social events and activities
• training courses
• how you can share feedback on our services.

Please feel free to get in touch with the Carers Support Service at CRISP if you have any questions and would like to know more.

Social events

Take a break from caring and connect with other carers. Take a look at the CRISP website to find out what social events and activities are happening in the area.

Training

Caring for someone with dementia

Kings Park Hospital runs a 10-week carer support and education group for carers of a person with dementia living in the Bournemouth or Christchurch area. For more information, call Sue Mitchell on 01202 705 568.

The Carers Trust has free online courses about caring for someone with dementia.

Oakley Friends runs a 10-week information course, twice yearly for carers of a person with dementia. For more information, contact the Leonardo Trust on 01202 698 325.

Practical skills and learning opportunities for carers

Caring for someone with mental health issues

The Dorset Recovery Education Centre provide free training courses if you’re caring for someone with mental health issues. The courses are mainly held out in the community, so you should not have to travel too far to attend.