CARERS in Stockton are signing up for computer and aromatherapy courses.

The courses are a result of a survey of more than 450 carers and enable them to take a well-earned break from the daily demands of caring.

Taster sessions held at the Stockton Borough Carers Resource Centre showed that the most popular subjects were aromatherapy and IT (information technology) for Beginners.

Pilot courses in both these subjects are up and running and are proving a hit.