Carers' Hub
Are you an unpaid carer?
The NHS defines an unpaid carer as anyone who: “… looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.”
RHACC’s Carers’ Hub provides a range of affordable, accessible activities and services to help carers:
• Improve wellbeing, stay connected, meet people and make friends.
• Plan for the future by accessing careers information, advice and guidance, and vocational training.
• Access to a range of services in our Learning Resource Centre.
"I have been a carer to my son for about 25 years now and have never had "me" time. So here's a big THANK YOU to RHACC for offering a wide range of courses for carers to choose from totally free of charge. Although spoilt for choice I eventually decided on a Dance/ Exercise Course which I'll enjoy immensely. Thank you for recognising our needs and to the college for working towards a better experience for all the learners." - Niki
The Carers' Hub benefits include:
• One free leisure/wellbeing course per term from a list of specified courses.
• Access to our Learning Resource Centres at Parkshot and Hillcroft enabling use of our IT and WiFi, with support from the LRC team.
• Free digital workshops to learn about staying safe online including using Zoom/WhatsApp, social media etc.
• Support with arrangements so the person you care for may be able to join a course at RHACC at the same time you.
• Online learning options so you can learn from home or from our student computers onsite (subject to availability).
• Laptop loan if you’re studying on a vocational course.
• Information, advice and guidance with our qualified careers advisor about career and volunteering options.
