About the Course

Are you a Carer?
Would you like to learn new skills?
Would you like to take more control of your life?

The Looking After Me course is designed specifically for Carers and looks at:

• Relaxation techniques and physical activity
• Coping with difficult emotions e.g. anger, frustration, guilt and worry
• Communicating with family, friends and professionals
• Dealing with tiredness
• Planning for the future
• Healthy eating

Looking After Me is led by trained tutors who themselves have experience of caring for a relative.

Here are some comments from people who have attended the course:

“It was almost like someone gave me permission to think about myself and what I wanted”
“The group worked. It was two way – I gained and I could also give”

The course runs for 6 weeks and includes free lunch and refreshments.  
NB: It does not matter where you live - this course is available to all Carers, regardless of post code.

If you would like more information about the course please ring 0800 032 6016, or visit website, www.expertpatients.nhs.uk (select the Looking After Me - course for carers).

Course Dates and Venues

There are two courses starting soon.

The next course starts on Friday 30th May 2008

It will run at the same time every Friday 10:30am - 1:00pm until 4th July 2008.

The venue is:

Waterloo Road
PCT Building

Yardley

Birmingham

West Midlands

B25 8LH
*** There are still some places available so book up now! ***

The following course starts on Monday 2nd June 2008

It will run at the same time every Monday 10:30am - 1:00pm until 7th July 2008.

The venue is:

Sainsburys Centre
31-57 The Lower Parade

Sutton Coldfield

B72 1XX 
*** There are still some places available so book up now! ***

Can't make this course? - don't worry - there are also future courses planned - dates and venue will be added as soon as they are confirmed.

How do I Book? 

You can book your place by:

• Calling freefone number: 0800 032 6016
• Email to: expertpatientsprogramme@benpct.nhs.uk
• Writing to freepost address: Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust
                                           Expert Patient Programme
                                           Freepost RRAJ-YUTS-AASU
                                           Kingsnorth House
                                           1 Blenheim Way
                                           Kingstanding
                                           Birmingham
                                           B44 8LS