INVERCLYDE CARERS CENTRE  

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To support unpaid carers in high risk categories or caring for those who are being ?shielded? from coronavirus due to being in high risk categories, to take ?alternative? respite breaks to enable ....more

To support unpaid carers in high risk categories or caring for those who are being ?shielded? from coronavirus due to being in high risk categories, to take ?alternative? respite breaks to enable them to continue their caring role.

We want to purchase, install and train our staff to use video conferencing equipment. We envisage this having multiple uses and benefits including engaging with Carers who are not able to visit the ....more

We want to purchase, install and train our staff to use video conferencing equipment. We envisage this having multiple uses and benefits including engaging with Carers who are not able to visit the centre or locations we operate in, through 1-1's with staff or volunteers, or group activities. This will help reduce isolation, better inform and increase digital skills of Carers. We will measure this increase in the number of Carers using technology to engage with the centre. This will help reduce isolation, better inform and increase digital skills of Carers. We will also show "Alex's Experience" a skit, performed by our Carers Drama Group, about a local Carers experience of Adult Carer Support Planning and other informative films. This will help raise Carer Awareness of the benefits of ACSP and support. It will also improve the efficiency and quality of Carer Awareness training which we provide for up to 150 professionals coming in contact with Carers, helping them understand the benefits of identifying and supporting Carers. Some Professionals do not know of the centre and those that do may not have had any direct contact with the centre. Finally, we will use this as a tool for evaluation and engagement with Carers, to share Carer experiences with their peers, professionalism and capture feedback from Carers in a less formal format. We will measure the impact this investment has on staff by staff self assessment of skills, knowledge and experience before and after training.

We want to provide additional Salesforce and Microsoft 365 training for our team of staff and volunteers. Initial training was provided to the staff team shortly after moving to cloud based computing ....more

We want to provide additional Salesforce and Microsoft 365 training for our team of staff and volunteers. Initial training was provided to the staff team shortly after moving to cloud based computing last year however since then staff members have left, new staff have joined us and key administrative staff have returned from maternity leave. As a small organisation with limited IT support this has meant that much of skills and knowledge we were building was lost along with part of the support mechanism which we had created. We recognise that we have varying levels of confidence across the team and that some need more support than others to ensure they can work in an efficient manner and be confident using Microsoft 365 and that others are confident supporting them to do this. For that reason we wish to bring in a local organisation Software Training Scotland to provide staff, on-site at Inverclyde Carers Centre with Microsoft 365 training to all our staff. Analysis of Individual Training Needs/Training Plan: Producing a detailed analysis of each member of staff's requirements and producing an individual training plan to achieve a set of mutually agreed, individual learning outcomes. Group Learning Sessions: Providing group learning sessions in Microsoft 365 where content is applicable to all staff. Individual Learning Sessions: Providing individual learning support in Microsoft 365 where content is specific to the individual. We believe that by observing our staff in their working environment, trainers will be better placed to address issues faced and identify solutions using the available apps, this will lead to a more tailored learning plan and better outcomes. The impact will be our staff are more confident using technology to support carers and record work. Thus reducing the amount of time and effort required to evidence support provided and communicate better with Carers. We will measure success by comparing skills, knowledge and understanding of staff at the beginning and end of learning.

This organisation will use the funding to create a multifunctional space within their carers centre to provide a confidential space which can also be used host events and activities.

This project will support unpaid carers living in Inverclyde that look after relatives or friends who can not manage alone due to illness, disability or addiction. The group will set up a volunteer ....more

This project will support unpaid carers living in Inverclyde that look after relatives or friends who can not manage alone due to illness, disability or addiction. The group will set up a volunteer befriending scheme, social activities, training, and support groups which will be open to any carer living in Inverclyde.

This project will support carers in their role, and provide opportunities for them to improve their social and community connections. The expansion of the existing outreach service will identify and ....more

This project will support carers in their role, and provide opportunities for them to improve their social and community connections. The expansion of the existing outreach service will identify and support hidden carers who find it difficult to access support services from the Carers Centre in Greenock. The project will provide home visits and provide drop-in provision, advice and support services and stress management at a range of community venues.