Category Archives: Carers

How Much Care is Enough?

April 10, 2014   Carers, Older care

Contributed by Lawrence Henderson

Psychology major

Carers have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Perhaps this is why the carer role can result in such a high amount of burnout and confusion for those who fill the role. Determining and delivering care in a way that is respectful of both the needs of the patient and the abilities and limitations of the carer is very important. This usually requires a strategic approach; it is important to create a care plan between family members and the entire care or medical team.

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There's a better way to support disabled people – listen to us, for starters

April 9, 2014   Carers, disability, mental health, ukcuts

Disabled people are being failed in every way by employment and support allowance and the Work Programme. The Spartacus network’s new report has an alternative vision

 

Disabled people protest at Westminster against cuts in their benefits

Sue Marsh
The Guardian, Wednesday 9 April 2014

Disabled people protest hardest hit
Disabled people protest at Westminster against cuts in their benefits Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Employment and support allowance (ESA), the benefit that provides support if you are too ill or become so disabled that you cannot work, is failing on every level.

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Older people in NHS care suffering in silence.

April 7, 2014   Carers, Older care, Social care
Dame Julie Mellor believes over-65s either fear a backlash if they raise issues or don’t like making fuss

Dame Julie Mellor, the parliamentary and health service ombudsman

Dame Julie Mellor, the parliamentary and health service ombudsman. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Older people might be “suffering in silence” under NHS care because they are reluctant to complain about the care they receive, the parliamentary and health service ombudsman for England has said.

Dame Julie Mellor believes over-65s either fear a backlash if they raise issues or don’t like making fuss, meaning watchdogs are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of serious failings.

“Older people are some of the most frequent users of the NHS but they are less likely to complain about treatment and care when standards slip to unacceptable levels,” Mellor said in an article for the Daily Mail on Monday.

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