Top tips for carers

Practical tips

General

• S eek information from local Citizens Advise Bureau on finances and benefits.

• Find a place to go to and let off steam.

• S peak to your GP about an occupational therapy assessment and physiotherapy suppor t if your loved one needs extra help at home.

•O rganise a daily routine for medicine & keep a diary for appointments.

Top tips for carers

•P repare things the night before eg. bowls and cutlery for breakfast.

• Keep in touch with friends.

•R esearch details of places to go with accessible facilities and easy parking.

•U se online help if you are confident to use a computer – if you’re not, contact Worcestershire County Council who offer free computer courses in libraries across the county.

We know that being a carer can be an incredibly rewarding experience. But we also know it isn’t always the easiest role.

It requires a great deal of time, devotion and resources.

This card provides information on some of the top tips provided by carers.

Wellbeing • Always make sure you try to make time for yourself, no matter how little.

• Try to keep up your own interests & hobbies.

• I f you’re not getting enough sleep, nap when your partner naps.

• I f possible source some respite care to make sure you have a break.

• Take up offers from people who will help to care for your loved one.

Useful links for websites and online support www.strichards.org.uk www.cabwhabac.org.uk www.carersworcs.org.uk www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20500/adult_social_care www.ageuk.org.uk/herefordshireandworcestershire St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT. Tel:01905 763963. Email enquiries@strichards.org.uk Registered charity no. 515668. Registered company no. 01850502 2018