It’s come to that time of year again where it’s Carer’s Week. The 6th June – 12th June is the national week to raise awareness for carers. This year’s theme is about “making caring, visible, valued and supported” [i]. A large majority of unpaid carers feel they are the invisible workforce, where many give up […]
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Everyone’s experience of caring for someone is unique. Whether you look after someone with a disability, mental health condition, addiction, or completing tasks they can’t do on their own. We know caring for a loved one comes with its own challenges. Finding the right information to support you shouldn’t be another challenge. So, how do
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Respite care is a term that is used for a caring service which allows you to take a break from your caring duties. It is a service that allows you to attend to your business or leisure while your loved ones are being cared for by a paid carer from a social service provider. The
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Being a carer comes with its own personal challenges. Supporting someone else, especially a loved one, can be both rewarding and demanding. It’s okay to feel frustrated, stressed and over-burdened. There is no guilt or shame in that. However, it is very important to pay attention to these feelings and seek help. Here are some
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If you are a young adult carer, finding time for yourself can be hard. However, you must invest in opportunities that assist you with your daily life. As a young person, a major and important part of your day is in school. Finding help is a great booster for a carer’s productivity and well-being. Keeping
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A young adult carer is someone between the age of 16 to 25, who supports their family members or friends with a certain disability, addiction, or mental and physical illness. As a young adult carer, this may require you to take extra jobs, and limit your needs to sustain those of your loved one. The
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Unpaid carers are often left with the emotional undertaking of caring for loved ones within the UK. This means that the needs of their loved ones comes first, and their needs come second or not at all. It can be a quick route to effective burnout, leaving both the carer and the person they care
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Age UK research shows over 80 per cent of over-65s think the Government should step in to help poorer older people with the costs of heating their homes. More than three in five over-65s (62 per cent) – equivalent to 7.8 million older people – are worried about heating their homes compared to 43 per cent
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I need help shopping for my loved one
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