Find a range of ways to learn more about being a carer, from free online courses to inspirational articles.
This free course, Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role, is designed to give an insight into the demands, both physically and mentally, of the caring role and look at how taking part in physical activity can offer benefits to the health and wellbeing of carers. Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role | OpenLearn - Open University
Caring for adults is an introductory course for anyone in a caring role, either paid or unpaid. Caring for adults | OpenLearn - Open University
The OU Welcomes Carers | OpenLearn - Open University
This article was written by OU staff based on a study exploring the experience of distance learning students who are carers. Full article: Student carers in distance higher education: study strategies and support needs
A 2021 study by OU staff. Carers and higher education: Where next?
An interesting international perspective: Frontiers | Balancing care and academic goals: how young adult carers navigate higher education