Carers Course – Looking after me

Free course to offer help and support to carers.

Are you caring for someone with a long-term health condition and/or disability?
Is your own health affected by your caring situation?
Would you like to feel more in control?
Would you like to meet other carers who may be in a similar situation to yourself?

Then the Looking After Me programme can offer help and support.

Starting on Wednesday 22nd May 9am – 1pm for 7 weeks.

The programme is free, runs for seven weeks which includes an introductory session and covers a range of health related topics.

For further information please contact Julie Dawson on 0161 655 1454 or 07967 664 441 or email julie.dawson@nhs.net

Click here for a leaflet: Looking After Me Leaflet, Pennine Care

“The Lighthouse Project is a big help to a lot of people. They have helped me with my CV on a numerous times, and also recently Carl was a great help to my husband when he was preparing a presentation for work. There are a lot of people who would be lost without this place.” Thanks everyone – Nicola D Sept 2016

I'd be lost without this place

I would like to thank the hard working staff at the Lighthouse Project for their help and unstinting support in assisting me to achieve my goal of gaining full-time employment. Special big Thanks. Lisa – March 2016

Lighthouse helped me achieve my goal

I would just like to say that the Lighthouse Project is very helpful in meeting everybody’s needs, whatever they may be. It’s volunteers have helped me immensely in every thing i have needed regarding, job searching, learning new computer skills, and courses in order for me to find employment, and now I have just got a job which is amazing. Also they are a reassuring listening ear whenever it is needed. I would just like to say a Big Thank You TO all CONCERNED. Ronnie L – March 2016… Read more

Helping everybody's needs - Ronnie

I want to say a BIG thanks to everyone at the Lighthouse Project. I had a great time there whilst looking for a new job. The staff were very helpful and there were great facilities to help me as I don’t have a computer at home. I now have managed to get a job and want to that the team for their help. Adrian G – March 2016

A Great time of help

When I first started volunteering at The Lighthouse Project, I had been out of work for 5 years. I felt I wanted to get back into work but was nervous and lacking in confidence. I thought that volunteering was a good way of developing my skills, getting experience of the working environment and giving me the confidence I needed to return to work. During my time as a volunteer I have enhanced my own skills by guiding people with computer skills such as job hunting, writing CVs and email skill… Read more

My time at here has been invaluable - Liz H

I have been using the Lighthouse Project for several years now Over this period of time it has proved to be a very good place to come. I use the internet and other IT facilities, and to study, which has helped me pass exams. I now have only 12 months of study left to qualify as a Solicitor, and the Lighthouse Project has helped me to achieve this. Thank you – Rajiv S Sept 2016

A great place for study - Rajiv

The Lighthouse is a wonderful place I can’t believe how friendly the staff are, very helpful and supportive, and willing to listen and give you the time needed to explain things. Lots of encouragement giving me confidence that is much needed. Thank you – Phil D July 2015

A wonderful place - Philomena

I’ve just started work, and it is thanks to the Lighthouse Project and their good work and helping me with my job searching. A Big thank you. Ged – July 2015

Ged - I've started work

There is a selection of good things in the courses to help people do things and to help build up confidence. The staff and volunteers are very helpful and support us with CVs, job advice and different courses. The textile ‘Spin a Yarn’ course has been a very productive session with helpful staff.To everybody who comes to the Lighthouse Project the enjoyment received was excellent and learning screen printing was a godsend to me and the others in the class. All the staff help with computers… Read more

Donald - Builds your confidence

The Lighthouse Project over the years has offered us all ample opportunity regarding bettering ourselves, whether this be looking for work, learning about computers or computer courses in general! I know that I might not be where I am now regarding finding my choice of work as I was pointed in the right direction by one of the many friendly, excellent volunteers and staff, who freely give their time and never question anything or anyone whilst giving their knowledge and help to us all. So … Read more

Ronnie - a Lighthouse Project tribute

The Lighthouse have been good to me, they showed me how to use a computer, the basics, and helped when doing job searches. The people. staff, and volunteers are alright to talk to and helpful. Kevin B – June 2015

Kevin - helped my job searching

The Lighthouse Project is a lovely environment, staff and team are very friendly and caring. I settled in very well when I did my health and social care work experience placement. All the service users are treated with respect and are provided with care and support that meets up to their needs. I will definitely come again!! I surely enjoyed my stay. Thank you – Merville L – Jan 2015

Merville - Lovely environment very friendly

I enjoyed my time here on my work experience placement. The staff and team are all very nice and friendly. The Lighthouse Project is a great place for people to come for help and I think that it is a really good place for people to come and interact. Will definitely come again – Saahira A – Jan 2015

Saahira - Enjoyed my time here

I became unemployed for the first time in my life in August of last year due to redundancy. I have worked for over 37 years so this was a very daunting experience for me. Carl, Carole, Liz and all the staff at the Lighthouse Project gave me confidence through the weekly workshops they run to apply for jobs. I picked up new computer skills which otherwise would not have been possible. I’m now back in work. Just to say a big thank you for all the kindness you showed me and keep up the goo… Read more

Debbie - Keep up the good work

I have been helped with my CV, cover letter and various job applications which I would otherwise have had trouble with doing on my own. For this and for use of the computers and facilities at the Lighthouse Project I am very grateful. This is a fantastic charity, Middleton is very fortunate to have the Lighthouse Project. Gail L – Oct 2014

Gail - I am very grateful to the Lighthouse

Thank you so much to everyone for the help that you gave me at the Lighthouse Project just when I needed it, and for the use of the facilities to help me keep looking for work. I’ve now found a job and want to thank you for your support. Rob A – Oct 2014

Rob - Thanks for the help

The Lighthouse Project is very welcoming, with friendly faces who help you in any way that they can. There is no other place like it in the near area of Middleton. Volunteers and workers alike should be very proud of what they do inspiring and helping people through everyday life. Visitor – Sept 2014

Anon - very welcoming

While being at the Lighthouse Project I have felt very comfortable. The staff are very encouraging and supportive. I have been helped by various different people on numerous times, and they haven’t once moaned. The job they do is good. Well done. Chloe J – Sept 2014

Chloe - Lighthouse made me feel very confortable

I have used the Lighthouse Project on several occasions, both for computing and to get information. I have also used the foodbank that is based there. I have the utmost admiration and respect for all the staff. GD – Sept 2014

Garry - utmost admiration for the staff

I have found the staff and volunteers at the Lighthouse Project to be very supportive when I have needed them. I live in Blackley and came by chance one day when I was walking past. I had advice about emails and job searches and I found the Lighthouse Project a brilliant place to be. Patricia L – August 2014

Patricia - Lighthouse a brilliant place to be

When I first went to the Lighthouse Project I was very unsure of what I wanted to do, I had worked in my previous job for many years and felt a bit adrift about how to go about searching for a new direction. I found the volunteers and staff very helpful and the atmosphere always pleasant and welcoming. while looking for employment I will still use the Lighthouse Project to gain more help and confidence. Ann – August 2014

Ann - pleasant and welcoming

I would like to thank the Lighthouse Project for all the help I have received. I now have a job, it took me 3 months on Job seekers, I didn’t know how to use computers and was very frightened of them. I am now quite able to find my way around a computer and have much more confidence. Thank you. Maggie W – Aug 2014

Maggie - I've found a job

Whilst I was here to deliver a specific course for a local employer I found all the staff and volunteers extremely helpful & supportive. The facilities and service available were very useful for my delegates as it gave them access to ICT & printing as well as refreshments; these delegates are on benefits so the facilities and services were particularly beneficial to them. Personally I have enjoyed my 2 weeks here, I have given this feedback to my senior manager and look forward to coming b… Read more

Susie - Extremely helpful and supportive

The Lighthouse Project has been a God send for me. I never used a computer until I came here. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers for their help through the last 9 months. Now I can start my new job on Monday – You all do a great job. Cheers. Billy R – July 2014

Billy - Lighthouse is a God send

I could not work a computer until I came to the Lighthouse Project, the staff are very good and help you to work them. I am now very happy because I have started doing job searches and sending, sending my cv, etc. none of which I could do before. I now want to learn a lot more thanks to the staff here. Nino B – June 2014

Nino - I'm very happy

Free course to offer help and support to carers.

Then the Looking After Me programme can offer help and support.

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