Everyday Practicalities...
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Arranging for Cover as a Carer
All carers need time away from their responsibilities. Arranging for cover means that a carer must understand the importance of taking a break both for themselves and their loved one, investigate all...
Dealing with the NHS and Social Services
The article explains that most NHS and Social Services professionals do their best in difficult circumstances. It advises ways to ensure that dealings with the professionals run as smoothly as possib...
Equipment for the Home
An introduction to the wide variety of equipment available to help disabled and infirm people live independently in their own home. The article gives contact information for organisations that provid...
Home Adaptations for the Disabled
The article describes a variety of adaptations that may be made to a home to help a disabled person live more independently. It gives details about having a home assessed and applying for a Disabled ...
Keeping Records About Care Requirements
The article describes the three record books that should be kept by a carer to record the care needs for a loved one....
Keeping Up With Dietary Requirements
Keeping up with a loved one's dietary requirements can be difficult for carers who must cope with frequent changes. Keeping good records and creating personal cookery books to meet a loved one's needs...
Lasting Power of Attorney
The article describes the reasons for drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney, its scope and what happens if someone becomes seriously ill without one in place. It also explains how to put a LPA in pl...
Looking After Yourself as a Carer
An article explaining why it is important that a carer looks after their own health and welfare for the benefit of everyone....
Transport Options
An article describing the transport options available to people with limited mobility. It explains how different mobility aids can be obtained and what concessions are available for disabled people o...
Written Instructions of Your Loved One's Routine
An article describing the conditions where a list of instructions of their loved one's daily routine can be useful for a carer and health professionals....