Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP) – Free Online Workshops for Dementia Carers

Alzheimer’s Society is delivering a new round of its Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP) – a free, structured workshop series designed to support anyone caring for a family member or friend living with dementia.

For VCSE organisations working alongside unpaid carers, older people, or families affected by dementia, this is a valuable opportunity to share with your networks and service users.

What is CrISP?

CrISP is a series of supportive, informative online sessions delivered by experienced Dementia Advisers. The programme is designed to help carers better understand dementia, navigate practical challenges, and feel less alone in their role.

Participants will explore:

• Understanding dementia
• The impact of dementia on daily living
• Legal and financial matters
• Available support and local services

The sessions are relaxed and interactive, creating space for carers to connect and share experiences with others in similar situation

Programme Details

• Start date: Tuesday 24 March
• Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Duration: 10 consecutive weeks
• Format: Online
• Cost: Free
• Spaces: Limited

Why This Matters for the VCSE Sector

Across East Riding and the wider Humber region, unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting people living with dementia. Many carers do not immediately identify themselves as such and may not access available support.

As trusted community partners, VCSE organisations are often best placed to:

• Identify hidden carers
• Encourage early access to information and guidance
• Reduce isolation through signposting to peer support
• Strengthen preventative approaches to wellbeing

Sharing CrISP through your newsletters, social media, community groups, and frontline teams could make a meaningful difference to carers who may otherwise struggle in silence.

How to Refer or Find Out More

For further information or to express interest:

Email TarinMarie.puckering@alzheimers.org.uk or call  07708 08168

If your organisation supports carers, older people, or families affected by dementia, please consider circulating this opportunity across your networks. Early information and shared experience can significantly improve confidence, resilience, and wellbeing for those providing care.