Carers UK have released the findings of their State of Caring survey which show the huge personal and financial cost of caring for a loved one. In addition to providing tens of hours of care every …
As a carer for my wife I get just 3 hours sleep a day
A new report published by Healthwatch England looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting …
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“Family carers are unsung heroes” – in pictures
For the past 3 years, Oxfordshire Family Support Network has been running a project for family carers assisting an adult family member with learning disabilities. Click here to view photos of some of …
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UK’s unpaid carers 7 times lonelier than general public
Research released by Carers UK during this Carers Week reveals that unpaid carers looking after loved ones living with an illness, disability, mental health condition or as they grow older are seven …
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Dementia Action Week: “What to expect during a stay in hospital” Poster
Frank Arrojo, Brent former carer and carer representative of the National Dementia Action Alliance, is encouraging all acute hospitals to put up on display - in all inpatient and outpatient wards - …
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Early diagnosis: The key to improving support for people affected by dementia
A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better. He would like to see people get earlier diagnoses to help them take more control of their care. To read more click …
