Supporting informal and family carers through self-care and mindful practices
▶Summary
The Charites were minor Greek goddesses known for their kindness and grace. Borrowing their name, the Charites, partners would like to achieve the following: 1: Develop resources and tools to sup...
▶Objectives
The Charites were minor Greek goddesses known for their kindness and grace. Borrowing their name, the Charites, partners would like to achieve the following: 1: Develop resources and tools to support carers in prioritising their physical, emotional and mental well-being. 2: Raise awareness about the importance of carer wellbeing and advocate for policy changes to support carers more effectively. 3: Create peer-support communities for carers to share experiences, strategies, and encouragement.
▶Activities
Through WP2 and WP3 we aim to engage 20 carers per country (120 in total) in piloting. Through WP4, we aim to establish peer-support groups, providing a safe space for carers to share experiences and build a community of practice for formal, informal and family carers. We will also develop awareness campaigns highlighting the value and challenges of caregiving, using storytelling for advocacy and we will organise a European conference (in Poland) on Carer Well-being to encourage policy dialogue.
▶Impact
Charites will produce the following concrete results: 1: Online Modules for Carer Well-Being, which will include an online self-study platform offering e-learning modules for carers to enhance their self-care and well-being. 2: Bite-Sized Resources and 18-Day Self-Care Programme, which will include resources accessible via smartphones. Research tells us it takes 18-days to create a new habit so, we aim to support carers to develop well-being and self-care routines through this Programme.