Are you a carer who looks after a family member, friend or perhaps a neighbour?
The Innovation in Healthy Ageing Programme* has given carers like you the opportunity to access improved resources through the Devon Digital Carers project.
Our aim is to give you, a carer in Devon, key information to support you in your important role. This project follows on from a successful pilot in Torbay during 2018 and should reach around 84,000 like you in the county.
The main focus of this project is a video library designed specifically for you. It’s been attached to over sixty care organisation sites across Devon, so you’re bound to find one that’s nearby and relevant to you.
The videos themselves are quick and easy to understand. There are 350 and they cover a range of topics, including ‘preventing falls’, ‘how to communicate with someone who has dementia’, ‘caring for yourself as a carer’ and ‘dealing with anxiety’, which might be useful for you.
These libraries also include links to local resources you might find helpful. They have information about support groups, benefits, general welfare and more.
You can even carry this information around in your pocket in a mobile app so you can access it whenever and wherever you need it; click here to download the app.
We hope that these new online resources will help you in your role as a carer and find the support you need to provide support for your loved one and maintain a healthy lifestyle yourself.
“The Innovation in Healthy Ageing programme is proud to be part of this digital initiative that’s supporting carers across the region.
“The video library is an easily accessible and engaging resource. It also standardises the information carers are getting and places it all in a centralised location.
“We can’t wait to see how the different organisations use the library and the positive impact it will have for local carers.”
Debra Steele, Innovation in Healthy Ageing Programme Manager
“ Great content, easy to use and navigate”
“ I liked the short videos and the questions to answer and think about”
“ I think this course will help a lot of carers”
Bite sized learning to help develop your skills as a carer
If you’re looking to develop your existing skills, build your confidence as a carer or even want to find work in the care sector, we can help.
We have created a brand new bite-sized course called Take 20 to help develop your skills as a carer and support you in your important role.
Each of the 20 modules takes approximately 20 minutes; so it’s perfect for a short break from your day-to-day activities.
The course offers you the opportunity to gain more in depth knowledge on a range of issues you may come across in your role as a carer.
Find out more and Take 20 today!* The Innovation in Healthy Ageing programme is receiving up to £657,000 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Funding (ERDF). Established by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations.