Young carer goes out of her way to help Carers
Extra help for carers
YOUNG carers across the region stand to get more recognition for the vital role they play thanks to the campaigning efforts of a Driffield teenager.
Paige Peryer, who is herself a carer, got involved in the Young Carers Card scheme after being elected to the UK Youth Parliament a year ago.
Personalization for patients and carers
A Personal Approach – to patients and carers
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In this short video aimed at patients and carers, Dr Stu Farrimond introduces a number of professionals, patients and carers, who talk about how a more personalised approach to care can improve outcomes.
The film complements a new document ‘A Personal Approach’ which sets out the financial and clinical evidence for personalised healthcare. https://www.eoe.nhs.uk/personalisation
Alzheimers, Andrew and me
Alzheimer’s affects young people, as well as old
Not long married, Sarah King and her husband were looking forward to a happy family life together. But within a few short years, Andrew was unable to walk, talk or feed himself. In a heartbreaking interview to mark this week’s World Alzheimer’s Day, Sarah tells how early-onset Alzheimer’s stole Andrew away from her at a devastatingly young age – and how proud she is that, despite everything, he still hasn’t given up on life
