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Whatever a child’s start in life, BREAK believe that with the right support there is no limit to what they can achieve. Through innovation, lifelong relationships, and keeping our young people at the heart of what they do, they are transforming futures and changing lives. By establishing trusting, positive, and caring relationships with their young people they are able to work with them to offer experiences and support beyond what’s expected of them. Whenever the help they need is missing, they are there for them. From pairing them with a mentor to organising an apprenticeship, they are committed to providing exciting and life-changing opportunities while walking alongside them every step of the way. A gift in your Will can help them continue giving vulnerable children and young people the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential, for today and tomorrow. www.break-charity.org fundraising@break-charity.org
Admiral Nurses Dementia Helpline Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has reported a 36% increase in calls this year, with an increase in coronavirus-related calls at the end of March 2020, and continuing to peak in April and May. This can be attributed to support services being put on hold, changing behaviour in the person diagnosed due to long periods of isolation, limited stimulation and lack of respite; and more strain amongst family carers as a result of uncertainty around lockdown rules and guidance. Susan Drayton, Clinical Lead of the Helpline said: “This is an extremely challenging time for families with dementia, who have had entire routines swept from under their feet overnight. As dementia is a condition which affects comprehension and communication, it can place huge strains on family carers and the person diagnosed to keep up to date with changing guidance. “These issues are compounded by dwindling support services which can increase deterioration in the person with dementia and the emotional toll on the carers themselves. It’s vital that we continue to highlight the needs of people affected by dementia at this time, particularly as they are now known to have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus.” When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the compassionate one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
InDependent Diabetes Trust Dan Walshe from Rethink offers support and information Mental Illness on COVID-19 and mental illness If you need further advice and support, please contact 0800 888 6678 or helpline@dementiauk.org
The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) offers support and information to people with diabetes, their families and health professionals on the issues that are important to them. Our Helpline offers a friendly understanding ear when the going gets tough.
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IDDT supplies a range of FREE Information Packs to people with diabetes, their families, carers, health professionals and teachers so they understand the needs of people living with diabetes. The Trust also provides much needed aid to children with diabetes in developing countries.
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Diabetes can cause serious long-term complications and a cure is still illusive so IDDT funds essential research, as well as-day-to-day advice and support As a registered charity IDDT relies entirely on voluntary donations so if you are thinking about making or reviewing your will, a gift to the “Independent Diabetes Trust” would be most gratefully received. www.iddtinternational.org RETIREMENT
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Covid-19 poses a threat to both our physical and mental health. We know that living with a severe mental illness can be challenging. And the current coronavirus pandemic could create additional problems. The things known to be good for managing our mental health like getting outside and staying connected have suddenly become more difficult to maintain. Living with the virus will almost certainly increase levels of anxiety, distress, and trauma in the general population. Some people will experience significant mental health problems for the first time, an unsettling and distressing experience which may be compounded by other consequences of the pandemic, such as unemployment, homelessness, or bereavement.
If you want to know more about how to manage your mental health, or help with a loved one, during the pandemic then we have a whole range of resources which you might find helpful. Visit www.rethink.org for practical support and information on a range of these topics.
