The rising cost of living and the impact to family carers Despite the sparkle of the festive lights, winter can feel dull and dreary when you’re on a tight budget. Many of us caring for a friend or family member know all too well how much of a s-q-u-e-e-z-e finances are facing this particular winter. […]
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Microsoft Partner Press Release – United Kingdom – October 17, 2022 Bridgit Care Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace Together we are working to help customers transform their businesses, and we’re delivering impactful, human-centered solutions with social impact to the market every day. Bridgit Care “Helping Family Carers around the World” today announced the
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Recently social media and advertising campaigns have been used to identify carers with positive results, however the best and most trusted approach remains through Primary Care and specifically GP engagement with the carer. For decades we’ve struggled in primary care to identify carers. We’ve trained our care navigators, included ads on screens, and included posters
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Whether you’re a parent or carer for an autistic young person, it can be hard to go from the long summer holidays back to a routine in school, or when your loved one transitions to another educational setting. Preparing for change It’s a good idea to get in touch with the school to inform them
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Finding activities for your loved one to engage with that are stimulating and inclusive can seem like a challenge. The deafblind organisation has listed some of the activities their members like getting involved with which are accessible. Theatre and music There are arts which are accessible for people who are deaf or blind. The Face
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As the summer holidays approach, you might find yourself questioning how you’ll look after your loved one with autism while there is no school. If you look after an adult with autism, you might also be wondering where the best places to get respite care are when you simply need a short break. Taking a
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My story as a parent carer As a parent carer and a member of the Bridgit Care team, I wanted to share my journey so far to let other parent carers know that there is support out there and that even though we are parents, accessing support services does not mean we cannot cope. My
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If you or your loved one have restricted mobility, this shouldn’t limit your fun this summer! Many places are becoming more inclusive for disabilities and here’s a list of some of the top activities you both can enjoy together over the summer months. Remember, it’s always worth contacting the venue you wish to visit if
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Wanting to go away on holiday with your loved one who has autism? Here’s a guide for you. Whether you’re staying in this country or travelling abroad, there is a lot of prep work you can do to help both you and your loved one have a good time away. Location There might be some
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The summer holidays, for many people, is a time to rest and enjoy the warmer months. However, for many autisitc people, the summer holidays are a time where their routine is disrupted and the people supporting them have to take on more responsibilities. Here are some great sensory, outdoor activities you can do to engage
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