Monthly Archives: October 2013
Commitment for carers
Carers need to be valued
Ensuring that the 5.4 million people in England who care for a friend or family member are valued, recognised and supported, is enshrined in the Department of Health’s mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board (now NHS England). One key objective is particularly relevant – “to ensure the NHS becomes dramatically better at involving patients and their carers, and empowering them to manage and make decisions about their own care and treatment.”
Choir using music to cope with dementia
Many of the members who gather in St John’s church hall are living with the condition, while others are close family and friends who have adopted a full-time caring role.
A Hamilton choir are using music to cope with the early stages of dementia.
Many gathered in St John’s church hall are living with the condition, while others are close family and friends who have adopted a full-time caring role.
All are united by the power of music and the Musical Memories Choir’s ground-breaking project is making a real difference in people’s lives.
Jack Pennie (84), who is affected by the early stages of the condition, is feeling the direct benefit. “I’ve been in the choir for two years and it’s certainly helped me with my memory,” said the former furniture sales manager.
Carers’ group threw me a vital lifeline
6:00am Monday 21st October 2013 in Southend
A WOMAN has praised a carers’ group for giving her crucial support as her husband battled lung cancer.
Doreen Johnson, from Leigh, shared her experiences of attending the group, called Time Out, as part of Hospice Care Week.
Doreen was married to Brian for 54 years and lived in Southend with their two daughters, Stephanie and Tracey.
