This training course is designed for professionals supporting carers and individuals with care needs. It provides a deep understanding of the benefits system, carers’ rights, and practical support options, helping frontline staff better advise and advocate for carers in their communities.
This course is CPD Accredited. Trainees will receive a CPD Certificate and 3.5 points following course completion.
100% of participants stated that they would recommend the Carers and Caring course to others.
Supporting those who assist others with our Carers and Caring Matters course:
What will you learn?
- Understand the benefits available to carers and those with care needs.
- Explore eligibility and impact of Carers Allowance, Carers Credit, and UC Carers Element.
- Learn how to support carers through assessments and home adaptations.
- Identify additional support services and grants available to carers.
- Recognise the challenges carers face and how to advocate effectively.
Course contents highlights:
- Carers Allowance: eligibility, impact on other benefits, and application process
- Carers Credit and Carers Element of Universal Credit
- Disability benefits: DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance
- Young carers and their rights
- Needs and carers assessments
- Home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants
- Financial challenges and support services
- Real-life case studies
This course is ideal for:
- Welfare advisors
- Support workers
- Housing officers
- Case managers
- Health and social care professionals
- Anyone working with carers or individuals with care needs
After this course, you will:
- Equip your team with practical knowledge to support carers confidently.
- Improve outcomes for clients navigating complex care-related benefits.
- Learn how to identify hidden carers and connect them to support.
- Understand the financial, emotional, and systemic challenges carers face.
- Join a trusted training programme with proven impact.
Customer Reviews
Gareth was very informative, he interacted with the team to include our experiences and helped us to link it with what he was teaching. Gareth made easy to understand an otherwise complicated benefits system. I now feel much more equipped, to advise and signpost those I am working with. Well done Gareth you are asset to your agency!
— Ailsa, Carers Connected
