One in ten could be carer in every GP practice
Wednesday 15:45
Around one in ten patients in every GP practice is estimated to be a carer to a family or friend who is sick, disabled, or frail. Whereas attention is given to supporting the needs of the person being cared for, a carer’s own health care and support can often be overlooked, leading to physical and mental health problems due to stress and depression.
Concern at lack of Social Care White Paper in Queen’s speech to Parliament
09-05-2012 15:42
Carers Trust has expressed deep concern about the Government’s decision not to introduce legislation on Social Care for another 18 months.
The absence of a White Paper on Social Care in the Queen’s Speech to Parliament today is in spite of comments made by the Prime Minister earlier this year, that action is needed to reform a system which can currently leave people helpless and in the dark about their care.
Prime Minister urged not to dither on social care reform
08-05-2012 09:00
David Cameron has been urged in an open letter by a group of leading charities to transform the provision of care for the elderly.
A coalition of 78 charities and campaign groups have warned the Prime Minister that unless he acts, millions more pensioners will be condemned to a life of ‘misery and fear’.
New research finds unpaid carers struggle without support
08-05-2012 09:05
A worrying 64% of carers have never accessed any support services, such as respite breaks or counselling, and have only sought help from family and friends according to new research by Carers Trust. Furthermore, 60% of those that have been caring for more than five years have done so without any extra support.
The new research reveals that almost half of carers struggle on with their caring role without realizing there is any help available.
