Hospital support services continue
Last changed: Friday 15 May, 2020
Our services that support vulnerable patients aged over-55 when they leave hospital are still running. The free Home from Hospital services in the Bradford district and North Yorkshire ease a patient’s return home, help them to rebuild confidence and independence, and aim to prevent hospital readmission. Home from…
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Covid-19 testing available for carers and those they live with
Last changed: Wednesday 13 May, 2020
On the 6 May 2020, unpaid carers were added to the list of essential workers prioritised for Covid-19 testing in England. This means that if you or the person you care for develop symptoms that could be caused by coronavirus you now can request to be tested. Note that the…
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Street runs fundraising marathon
Last changed: Tuesday 28 April, 2020
Residents on St Johns Rd, Ilkley, have run the length of the London Marathon to raise money for Carers’ Resource, with the first lap completed by Team GB triathlete Brit Tate. Thirty households took part, on what would have been the day of the London Marathon. Their idea came after…
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Plan B for carers
Last changed: Thursday 9 April, 2020
Having a back up plan for what to do when a situation changes can be helpful for anyone in any walk of life at any time. For carers faced with the uncertainties and risks of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic it can be crucial. Having a plan of what you’ll do…
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Support continues for young carers
Last changed: Monday 6 April, 2020
We are still able to support young carers throughout the coronavirus outbreak. We are calling all the families of young carers who we usually see one-to-one and those who come to our youth clubs. We are using Facebook and our website to make sure carers have links, especially to mental…
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Carers urged to get in touch
Last changed: Monday 6 April, 2020
We are urging unpaid carers to get in touch as normal for advice and support during the coronavirus crisis. Our staff are working from home giving carers information, advice and a listening ear. Our offices are closed to the public, staff are working from home to deal with phone calls…
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Information for working carers (PDF download)
Last changed: Thursday 2 April, 2020
Our CReate team have collected together some key information and resources that working carers may need during the OVID-19 crisis. Download it here.
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Update for carers and other users of Carers’ Resource
Last changed: Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Tuesday 24 March 2020 After the Prime Minister’s announcements yesterday evening we have taken the decision to close our offices and offer support from staff who will be working from their own homes. We will still continue to support carers offering information, advice and support and urge everyone to…
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Note to carers and service users
Last changed: Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Wednesday 18 March 2020 Since the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday we have been making arrangements to change the way we deliver our services. We will continue to provide a service but it will be different. Our offices will be closed to the public but staff will be on hand…
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Coronavirus guidance for carers
Last changed: Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Last updated Tuesday 17 March 2020. Do you provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems? If you are worried that you or someone you look after may have the coronavirus and you cannot cope…
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