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Carers urged to look for support
Carers need a break as well otherwise they end up making themselves ill and becoming the one who needs caring for
By Ian Dipple 31/08 Updated: 31/08 09:45
Mayor Alan Mason with Peter Nash, of Age UK, cafe manager Pebbles Crompton, Helen Simmons, of Crossroads Care and Rosie Powell from Carers Careline. Photo by Marcus Mingins 3212005MMR
THE MAYOR of Redditch has urged the borough’s carers to seek help.
Coun Alan Mason said it was important people looking after loved ones were not too proud to look for and accept the wealth of support on offer, especially so-called ‘hidden carers’ who consider themselves to only be doing their duty.
Mr Mason looks after his wife Nina, who has difficulty walking, but he admitted until recently he was one of those who had never considered himself to be a carer.
Doubts raised over safety of ‘doctor by broadband’
Patients could be put at risk by using internet-based equipment to manage their conditions from home, the lead investigator of a nationwide trial into the technology has warned.
Ministers are keen to push ‘telehealth’ – where people with chronic conditions help manage their own conditions from home – but there are questions over safety.
Ministers are keen to push ‘telehealth’ – where people with chronic conditions help manage their own conditions from home – but there are questions over safety.
Stephen Adams
By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent
3:01PM BST 30 Aug 2012
Ministers are keen to push the benefits of telehealth, in which people with long term conditions like diabetes and heart disease submit readings to doctors and nurses online.
Droitwich medical practices join forces to host carers day
THREE medical practices in Droitwich will be joining forces to host a carers day during the town’s Salt Day celebrations on Saturday, September 15.
8:00am Thursday 30th August 2012 in Droitwich News
The Corbett, The Spa and The Salters Medical Practices Patient Participation Groups are bringing together various professional and charitable organisations for the event.
It will take place on Saturday, September 15, at the Baptist Church Hall in Ombersley Street between 10am-4pm.
