Support with caring
Caring for someone is a big responsibility and a very hard job. But there is help and support available to carers to help them manage better.
Below are a just a few things that are available to carers to help them manage better. A great place to start getting help and support is through your local council's social services department.
Telecare
Telecare is technology that helps people remain independent in their homes for longer. It provides a way of making sure that a person is safe and sound in their home without being intrusive. There are many new technologies that fit in the field of Telecare that are worth exploring.
Financial support
Financial support is also available to carers. If you qualify for Carers Allowance, then this should give you a like extra money to ease financial strains. You may also be entitled to other forms of financial support. You can contact your local social services department to find out more about the financial support that you may be entitled to.
Peer support
Peer support is a great help and support to many carers around the country. It is a place where carers can go and meet with other carers who understand exactly what you are going through and can support you.
This can be a great help to any carers, even if you have family and friends around to talk to. They may not understand the struggles of being a carer, where as a peer support group will.
There is plenty of support open to you as a carer. Please explore our website further for more information about this subject.