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The fire brigade
The Sapeurs-pompiers de France offer PSC1 training courses, from 10 years old onwards, costing approximately €65 per person. To get trained, contact the Union Départementale des Sapeurs-Pompiers (UDSP) near you and sign up for a training session. In Gironde: UDSP de la Gironde 56 Cours du Maréchal Juin, Apt 37, Entrée 3 33000 BORDEAUX Fax: +33(0)5 56 99 81 76 Telephone: +33(0)5 56 99 81 68 Email: udsp33@gmail.com http://www.udsp33.fr
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The Civil Defense
The Civil Defense (Protection Civile) also offers PSC1 training programs from 10 years old onwards. The cost varies depending on the training center, but is on average between €40 and €75. In some regions, high school and university students can take courses free of charge.
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The Red Cross
The Red Cross (Croix-Rouge) offers various training courses (PSC1, GQS, PSC1 refresher course, etc.), from 10 years old onwards, in centers near you. PCS1: Price: €60 Duration: 8 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/prevention-et-secours-civique-de-niveau-1-psc1 GQS: Price: €15 Duration: 2 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/les-gestes-qui-sauvent PSC1 refresher course: Price: €30 Duration: 3 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/formation-continue-prevention-et-secours-civique-de-niveau-1
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Association Française des Aidants
Created in 2003, the Association Française des Aidants campaigns for recognition of the role and place of carers in society. One of the association’s distinguishing features is its network of members involved in initiatives for carers (Carers’ Cafés, Carers’ Health Workshops, Carers’ Training).
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La Maison des Aidants
Founded in 2008, La Maison des Aidants provides help and support to carers through a range of initiatives (coaching, training, helpline, guidance, sharing of personal stories, etc.). It also offers training courses for professionals involved in supporting carers.
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La Compagnie des Aidants
La Compagnie des Aidants supports carers by providing them with solutions to better cope with their role and keep them informed. It also campaigns for institutions to recognize the essential part they play. It offers training, podcasts and a self-help community with a discussion forum to bring carers together.
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Je t’Aide
The Je t’Aide collective, created in 2015, has three main missions: promote the rights of carers, improve their visibility and transform society. It also features testimonials, interviews with experts and podcasts to support carers in their role.
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Le CASA
CASA, the Collectif Associatif de Soutien aux Aidants, has been supporting carers since 2010 through a range of initiatives (holidays and activities, training, discussion groups, etc.).
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Ma Boussole Aidants
Ma Boussole Aidants is a digital service that centralizes the information and help available to carers and their relatives (personalized solutions, financial aid simulators, testimonials, events, support groups, etc.).
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Avec Nos Proches
Founded in 2008, Avec Nos Proches provides a telephone helpline for carers to support, inform and guide them according to their needs, and to raise awareness of carers’ issues among the general public.