A new report reveals carers’ and their families’ health could be affected by unsuitable housing. Caring Homes examines the impact of inaccessible housing on carers and their loved ones in the UK. Carers and families need greater choice and flexibility of housing, says report It draws together evidence…
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Reports
More needs to be done to support carers – report reaction
A new report analysing the effects of the Care Act has revealed many carers are still not aware of their right to support. Carers’ Resource Director Chris Whiley recommends the survey’s findings should be used as a tool to ‘further promote and fight for carers’ rights’. Carers’ Resource Director…
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Rising number of older carers – report reveals
The number of people in their 80s or older who are relied on as carers has rocketed in the last seven years, according to a new report. Age UK says one in seven of the “oldest old” – an estimated 417,000 people in all – now provides some sort…
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Carers’ centres help boost carers’ skills and wellbeing
A new report which focused on five carers’ centres – including the Carers’ Resource in Harrogate – has found they offer a great return on investment. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, which supports a network of carers’ centres across the UK, has produced the…
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Winter Warmth is helping support families
Our First Contact Winter Warmth is supporting families in need in Bradford and Craven districts. Pleas read our report. Compiled over an operational period of three months, more than 2,000 individual referrals were made on to agencies for specialist support – including financial…
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Sneak preview…The Carers’ Resource poster to be displayed at the Kings Fund showcasing our work
Click here to download a full colour poster of some of the work carried out by staff at the Carers’ Resource.
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Developing an end of life care support pathway
Anna Jackson and Ruth Dixon describe how specialist provision can assist the people caring for patients who are in the final stages of life. For the full report, click here.
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Carer Support Pathway in End of Life Care
A report based on a six month pilot project to identify needs and recommend solutions for supporting carers during the ‘final year of life’ phase of a caring role. For the full report, click here.
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An end of life care pathway focused on the carer
Carers play a crucial role in supporting people at the end of life but often they can feel sidelined. Anna Jackson describes a carers support project – and outlines a carers pathway which reminds professionals of their needs – read the full report here.
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