Remember if you or the person you care for has electrical equipment – hoists, NIV machines, oxygen machines etc, you can register with the SEB for priority supply in the event of a power cut. https://www.sse.co.uk/help/accessibility/electrical-medical-equipment-and-power-cuts#item1
Under the Care Act duties the council becomes responsible for providing residents with independent financial information and advice, which is fundamental to enabling people to make well informed choices about how they pay for their care and support. Slough Borough … Read More
The NHS has a wealth of web information available and it is all well worth exploring. This article does a great job of explaining the Carers Act and Carers Rights. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/Pages/carers-rights-care-act-2014.aspx
We love this page from Carers Oxfordshire which has some great tips for Carers Health and Wellbeing. http://www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk/cms/content/carers-health-and-wellbeing-0
The Money Advice Service is is great for helping people to make sure they get the best out of their money and this link is brilliant for ensuring that disabled people connect with the things they might be entitled to… … Read More
The Care Act gives all unpaid carers the legal right to an assessment of their needs, called a Carer’s Assessment. This gives you the opportunity to talk about your needs as a carer and what would help you with your … Read More
More than 70 per cent of the UK’s unpaid carers now suffer from back pain, and are at a greater risk of developing chronic pain, which is highly disabling in a third of cases and life-long for the majority. For … Read More
Exercising is vital to staying healthy and looking after your body. It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke,diabetes and cancer by up to 50%, and lower your risk of early death by up to … Read More
Between a third and half of carers we see at Berkshire Carers Service have either a personal disability or a long-term condition. When carers are struggling with their own health needs, caring can become both challenging and a risk. For older … Read More
