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 …
In 2021, Kate Garraway opened up her husband, Derek, being critically ill in hospital with COVID. Fast forward to 2022, Kate is back on the screen to give us an update on her caring duties and how Derek is getting on. Watch the ITV trailer here. https://vimeo.com/676233148 On the 23rd of March 2021, 4.5 million …
It’s not uncommon to experience peer pressure and guilt, due to a person’s caring duties The strain as a carer, juggling our jobs, family responsibilities, personal life, and caring duties can leave us feeling guilty for being unable to do it all. The reality is, we can only do so much, and sometimes it can …
Reducing delayed discharge lead times and the pressure on health and social care teams this winter across the UK, by supporting family carers Whether it’s a planned or unplanned hospital stay, family carers struggle to engage with well meaning, but pressured hospital teams. During & post pandemic, the lack of appropriate guidance or support …
