Twice a year Oakley Friends run a ten week course for Carers in conjunction with Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust.

The topics covered include Carer and Patient Wellbeing, Information about Dementia, Finance and Benefits, Legal Aspects, Care, Help and Advice Organisations, NHS Services and Social Services.

These courses are free and aimed at people who are informal carers of people with dementia. You don't have to become a member of Oakley Friends in order to attend.

The next Carers Course starts on April 18th 2012 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Canford Magna Centre, Oakley Lane, Canford Magna. 

Wed. 18th April     Introduction

Wed 25th April      TBA  

Wed 2nd May        TBA

Wed 9th May         TBA

Wed 16th May         TBA

Wed 23rd May         TBA

Wed 30th May         TBA

Wed 6th June         TBA

Wed 13th June       TBA

Wed 20th June       TBA  plus Question time followed by a Buffet Lunch

 

 For further information or to book a place on the course please contact:

SUE HULME  at The Haymoor, Alderney Hospital on 01202 305023

or SUE PETHICK on 01202 622212 (Oakley Friends)