Carers anger over cut in funding for their carer websites.
Carers Groups grants cut in half
Chill4usCarers is an independent non profit voluntary organization with a constitution and committee
We are hearing all the time about funding cuts for this that and the other but for unpaid carers struggling 24/7 caring for their loved one their only connection to the outside world is a carers on line support group which they can access 24/7 and now the annual meagre funding to keep running has been halved.
One of the biggest challenges facing a Carer today is a sense of isolation and social exclusion. Our Carers forum is about information, humour, fantasy and fun, but most of all support and concern for one another.
Chill4usCarers is an independent non profit voluntary organization with a constitution and committee, set up in 2005. Before this we had an msn group for carers, so we have been running a carers group for ten years.
Our site is run for carers by carers and we all do so on a voluntary basis.
Chill4us is a campaigning and support forum for carers and ex-carers, run voluntary for carers by carers.
A place where many carers can off load there troubles and receive support from other carers who understand what it’s like to feel isolated and be among others who know where you are coming from, we care and we share, we laugh, we cry together through good times and the bad. There is no other place on the internet where a carer can get this type of support where they feel safe, now with the funding being severely cut the money has to be found from somewhere, but where that is the question.
A few comments by Chill4us members:
caring can be so isolating. demanding and exhausting, to be able to interact with others who know how hard things can get. can really save your sanity.
we who are members of Chill all share the same story that chill has given us friendship, council laughter advice,etc etc,
I have had a laugh,a cry,a moan.the members are so friendly,they feel like extended family and have kept my sanity.
It nice when you turn your laptop on and know there is somebody there for you.
I have found chill4us invaluable. They are a internet site which provides
all types of information on all aspects caring for family, friends and give
so much support to those who use the site.
Information can be found on types of benefit available through to support
when a loved one has passed away
Chill was the only one i could find for help and support. I know how
invaluable the site is
they want to do this because as carers them selves they know what a difference being able to communicate with others can make.
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Our chat room is open 24 hours a day and is accessible through the forum.
We Care for Carers
Computers 4 Carers
Carers Need Your Old Laptops To Help Cope With Their Isolation
Caring for a loved one is often a lonely task because of the many hours spent caring, along with having little money or support.
Carers Allowance is the lowest benefit there is, and there are many carers who do not even realize they are a carer.
Most carers are unable to leave the house due to not being able to leave the person they care for on their own, which can obviously leave the carer feeling isolated. Because of this many carers feel depressed or have a lack of self worth.
We at Computers4Carers understand these issues, which is why our unpaid staff campaign to give the carer a window to the outside world – a free laptop.
The carer then can get shopping on line, do banking, access services and find support but most of all make friends.
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The laptops must be in working order and at least with Windows XP.
All data is removed from the hardrives by a trusted company that only uses the latest and best software available, this ensures no one can access any personal information that may have been left on your computer
