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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Working from home tips
Last changed: Monday 4 May, 2020
Has your home become your office during the coronavirus crisis? If the answer is yes then you and other carers are far from alone. A global army of homeworkers has been raised by lockdown measures. And with social distancing measures likely to be in place for many more months, homeworking…
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Unfortunately some people are trying to take advantage of others during this difficult time. Check out this @MoneySavingExpert article so you can protect yourself by being aware of some of the most “popular” scams doing the rounds. Link: WARNING. 15+ coronavirus scams to watch out for and how to…
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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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Care@ a lifeline for clients
Last changed: Wednesday 8 April, 2020
Carers’ Resource’s not-for-profit paid-for regulated care service Care@ is supporting people in their own homes with personal care, shopping and medication during the coronavirus crisis. Care support workers have continued to deliver all critical calls, personal care, medication, and hygiene cleans and have delivered shopping for self-isolating customers and carers.
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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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