Category Archives: Carers
Carers should be routinely screened for depression
Carers ‘facing depression risk’
Saturday 11th May 2013, 8:40AM BST.
Carers should be routinely screened for depression and mental health problems, doctors’ leaders say.
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) warned that carers often “neglect” their own healthcare, and found that around 40% experience depression or psychological problems.
Holding routine appointments and maintaining a carers’ register within GP practices could solve the “hidden” problem and prevent the £119 billion carers save the public purse being lost, the RCGP added.
Dr Clare Gerada, RCGP chairman, said: “Carers often neglect their own healthcare needs and in many cases it is only a matter of time before they themselves become ill.
Get your windows clean and help family unpaid carers
Friday 10 May 2013
Get your windows clean and help the carers
Getting Kilkenny’s windows gleaming for summer, local company McCreery Contract Cleaning is launching its new ‘Reach & Wash’ window cleaning system with a fundraiser for family carers.
All companies and homes who book window cleaning services with McCreery Contract Cleaning from May 7–10 inclusive will see the full cost donated to the Carers Association, Kilkenny. To book the service, Freefone 1850 211 863.
There are 4,055 family carers in Kilkenny. Many are living in very difficult circumstances having faced a number of recent cuts in services and payments, including cuts to vital home help hours and an almost 20% reduction in the Respite Care Grant in Budget 2013.
“Having cared for my own mum, I have a huge respect for the work of family carers,” said Jennifer McCreery of McCreery Contract Cleaning.
A Care Bill, recognising the rights of carers, will make it easier to access support services
Friday 10 May 2013
City MP welcomes new support measures for carers
City carers will get more support in their roles thanks to measures announced in the Queen’s Speech.
A Care Bill, recognising the rights of carers, will make it easier for them to access support services from their local authority.
The announcement was welcomed by MP for Milton Keynes South, Iain Stewart.
He said: “I have been privileged to meet carers in the city and joined them at Frosts Garden Centre when they had some respite from their caring responsibilities. They perform an emotionally and physically demanding job caring for those they love, and I often wonder who cares for the carer.”
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