“All parent carers deserve to give themselves the time for this course. If you commit to the course it supports you in improving physical and mental health to better meet the demands of being a parent.” Participant Spring 2024 course
The Healthy Parent Carers programme improves the health and well-being of parent carers by promoting greater empowerment, resilience and confidence.
Parent carers face increased risks of mental and physical health problems. Often prioritising the health and well-being of their children and neglecting their own needs.
The programme has been inspired and developed by parent carers working within the University of Exeter Medical School. The ‘small steps’ approach enables participants to feel in control and able to think outside of their caring duties in an encouraging and fun way. Participants create a new community of support and develop strategies to deal with the challenges that being a parent carer brings.
To learn more about the Healthy Parent Carers Course watch the video below.
“Investing in this programme is an investment in yourself, enabling you to create a sense of calm even while navigating an emotional rollercoaster. By reclaiming a part of yourself, you gain the tools to be a more positive and effective parent carer.”
Participant Spring 2024 course
Spring term course dates
Jane Ring (Parent Support Officer) and Jo Lomas (Project Assistant) from LOOK have been trained to lead the Healthy Parent Carers course.
This is a 12-week course which will be held via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 8pm on:
- 14th January
- 21st January
- 28th January
- 4th February
- 11th February
One week break
- 25th February
- 4th March
- 11th March
- 18th March
- 25th March
- 1st April
- 8th April
A maximum of 12 parents can join each session, although there is no fee for the course, we do ask that you commit to attending all of the sessions.
We understand that due to the nature of being a parent carer, unforeseen circumstances could arise and will be accommodated.
We want to give you the time and space to take stock, reassess and develop a tool kit that will support your mental well-being now and in the future.
To register your interest for the Spring 2025 course please fill out the below form.
Registration closes on Monday 15th December.
