A mural representing 1,400 years of care by Wiltshire residents will go on tour around the county this month.
Each of the 100 hands in the artwork represents someone from the area who gives up their time, unpaid, to care for others.
The hands are embroidered with the number of years they have been a
carer, including one 76-year-old woman who has dedicated herself to
looking after other people since she was nine.
Full Article on Gazette & Herald
Showing posts with label carers week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carers week. Show all posts
Monday, 24 June 2013
Monday, 10 June 2013
Carers are being let down by Government, says report
Carers are being “woefully let down” when they start out and are
often left with no help in their first few years in the role, research
out today says.
Three quarters of carers say they were left unprepared for their caring role and eight in ten were not aware of the support available, according to a study by ten major national charities. The research into 2,100 British carers was commissioned by charities including Age UK, Carers Trust, Carers UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, to mark today’s start of Carers Week.
Full Article on Independent
Three quarters of carers say they were left unprepared for their caring role and eight in ten were not aware of the support available, according to a study by ten major national charities. The research into 2,100 British carers was commissioned by charities including Age UK, Carers Trust, Carers UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, to mark today’s start of Carers Week.
Full Article on Independent
Carers struggle to exercise lasting power of attorney
The number of unpaid carers
in the UK, who shoulder the responsibility of looking after a frail,
ill or disabled friend or relative, stands at 6.5 million, and is set to
rocket in the next couple of decades, according to figures from Carers
UK.
"We estimate that it will hit 9 million by 2037 as a result of our ageing population, and the fact that people are living longer with disabilities and long-term health conditions," says Steve McIntosh, policy manager for Carers UK. "More and more of us will need help and advice to cope with the pressures caring puts on our careers and on family finances."
The number of carers providing free support has already climbed by 600,000, or around 11%, in the past decade. This hidden army, which saves the nation a staggering £119bn each year, is the focus of Carers Week, starting on 10 June, which is a partnership of nine charities aimed at increasing awareness of the emotional, physical and financial impact of taking on this role.
Full Article on Guardian Money
"We estimate that it will hit 9 million by 2037 as a result of our ageing population, and the fact that people are living longer with disabilities and long-term health conditions," says Steve McIntosh, policy manager for Carers UK. "More and more of us will need help and advice to cope with the pressures caring puts on our careers and on family finances."
The number of carers providing free support has already climbed by 600,000, or around 11%, in the past decade. This hidden army, which saves the nation a staggering £119bn each year, is the focus of Carers Week, starting on 10 June, which is a partnership of nine charities aimed at increasing awareness of the emotional, physical and financial impact of taking on this role.
Full Article on Guardian Money
Monday, 3 June 2013
Carer Support open day
AN open day for carers is being held at Carer Support Wiltshire’s
centre in New Street, Salisbury, on Tuesday, June 11.
The event is part of Carers Week 2013 and will offer people the chance to drop in and chat with a support worker to get help and advice about their caring role.
There will also be an opportunity to buy plants and books at the charity’s fundraising stall at the centre.
As part of Carers Week, there will also be a Wiltshire Council road show visiting the Old George Mall on the same day.
Article from Salisbury Journal
The event is part of Carers Week 2013 and will offer people the chance to drop in and chat with a support worker to get help and advice about their caring role.
There will also be an opportunity to buy plants and books at the charity’s fundraising stall at the centre.
As part of Carers Week, there will also be a Wiltshire Council road show visiting the Old George Mall on the same day.
Article from Salisbury Journal
Monday, 2 July 2012
Support for Wiltshire carers that changes lives
A dedicated wife, who looks after her housebound husband in
Trowbridge, believes help she gets from Carer Support Wiltshire is
invaluable.
Two years ago, the lives of Keith, 82, and Kath Duggan, 78, changed dramatically when Mr Duggan’s health deteriorated during a long battle with heart and lung problems.
The couple, originally from Cardiff, have lived in Clipsham Rise together for 35 years, but Mrs Duggan has now entirely taken over day-to-day responsibilities and is a full-time carer.
Full Article on Wiltshire Times
To find out more about how we can support you like we support Kath, please visit our website.
Two years ago, the lives of Keith, 82, and Kath Duggan, 78, changed dramatically when Mr Duggan’s health deteriorated during a long battle with heart and lung problems.
The couple, originally from Cardiff, have lived in Clipsham Rise together for 35 years, but Mrs Duggan has now entirely taken over day-to-day responsibilities and is a full-time carer.
Full Article on Wiltshire Times
To find out more about how we can support you like we support Kath, please visit our website.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Almost half of unpaid carers risking their health, survey shows
Nearly half of unpaid carers in the UK are jeopardising their health due to a lack of support, according to a survey.
Carried out by Carers Week, a group of eight charities including Age UK, Carers UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, the survey found that 40% of carers had put off receiving medical treatment because of the pressures of their role.
In addition, 87% of the 3,400 carers surveyed said caring had been detrimental to their mental health, while 83% said they had suffered physical health problems. Another 36% said they had sustained injuries such as back pain and insomnia while caring for sick or disabled friends or family.
Helen Clarke, Carers Week manager, said the government had to do more to support Britain's 6.4 million carers – both practically and financially. She called for more sustainable social care funding, better signposting for support services and regular health checks for carers.
Full Article on Guardian
Carried out by Carers Week, a group of eight charities including Age UK, Carers UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, the survey found that 40% of carers had put off receiving medical treatment because of the pressures of their role.
In addition, 87% of the 3,400 carers surveyed said caring had been detrimental to their mental health, while 83% said they had suffered physical health problems. Another 36% said they had sustained injuries such as back pain and insomnia while caring for sick or disabled friends or family.
Helen Clarke, Carers Week manager, said the government had to do more to support Britain's 6.4 million carers – both practically and financially. She called for more sustainable social care funding, better signposting for support services and regular health checks for carers.
Full Article on Guardian
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Free online e-learning for Carers Week!
Embrace-learning will be showing their support for this year's Carers
Week (18-24 June) by giving away 1000 free courses during Carers Week
2012!
To support this year's 'In Sickness and in Health' theme embrace-learning are offering these courses to try and aid carers in their self-less occupation.
Our courses cover a huge range of training around caring for and safeguarding others. With many carers unpaid or underpaid this is our way of trying to help out the people who ALWAYS help out!
The course titles available are:
To support this year's 'In Sickness and in Health' theme embrace-learning are offering these courses to try and aid carers in their self-less occupation.
Our courses cover a huge range of training around caring for and safeguarding others. With many carers unpaid or underpaid this is our way of trying to help out the people who ALWAYS help out!
The course titles available are:
- Acquired Brain Injury Awareness
- Caring for People with Dementia - The Fundamentals
- Compassion and Dignity in Care
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 - the Fundamentals
- Safer Handling of Medicines
- Supporting People with Aspergers Syndrome
- Supporting People with Autism
- Supporting People with Cerebral Palsy
- Supporting People with Down Syndrome
- Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs
- Understanding the Role of the Personal Assistant
Thursday, 2 February 2012
SURVEY: Carers Week 2012
The theme for 2012 is "In Sickness and in Health" and your answers will help the Carers Week organisers to highlight;
- How does caring impact on your health and wellbeing?
- How much have the cuts to local services impacted on your health and wellbeing?
- What could really make a difference to your life as a carer?
This survey is for all those who give unpaid care to someone else in the UK. This could be for an ill or disabled family member, neighbour or friend. This survey is for those who are currently caring or have cared for someone over the last 12 months. It is not for paid care-workers.
All of the information you supply will be processed by Carers Week in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Any reports published using this information will not contain any personal information information will only be provided to the partners who make up Carers Week. You can complete the questionnaire anonymously if you choose.
Take the Survey
Your experiences and opinions will shape work for Carers Week 2012, being held this year from 18-24 June.
- How does caring impact on your health and wellbeing?
- How much have the cuts to local services impacted on your health and wellbeing?
- What could really make a difference to your life as a carer?
This survey is for all those who give unpaid care to someone else in the UK. This could be for an ill or disabled family member, neighbour or friend. This survey is for those who are currently caring or have cared for someone over the last 12 months. It is not for paid care-workers.
All of the information you supply will be processed by Carers Week in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Any reports published using this information will not contain any personal information information will only be provided to the partners who make up Carers Week. You can complete the questionnaire anonymously if you choose.
Take the Survey
Your experiences and opinions will shape work for Carers Week 2012, being held this year from 18-24 June.
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