Understanding Informal Care – Online Social Care Course
Learn about the importance of informal carers in the social care sector, including their role, rewards, challenges, and support with this online social care course from The Open University.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning about social care. You don’t need any prior knowledge of social care to join. It will benefit:
Anyone new to social care or those with a basic understanding who want to learn more
Those considering working in social care who want to know more
Social care service users, informal unpaid carers, or those who want to find out how to support others in our care system
What topics will you cover?
What informal care is and why do it
The essential day-to-day activities supported by informal carers
The diversity of the people who take on caring responsibilities and how these responsibilities shape their lives
The importance of declaring caring status and why some carers remain ‘hidden’
What support is available to informal carers and how is eligibility determined
