Unveiling the Untold Stories of Young Carers: An Urgent Call for Schools to Amplify Support.

The true number of young carers is still unknown, and schools are being urged to give more support to those providing care to family members to ensure they reach their academic potential.

Together, let's shed light on the unknown numbers and champion enhanced support at We Talk Care.

#youngcarers #education #wetalkcare #unpaidcarers
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-....10-25/true-number-of

Exciting News!

The government unveils plans to enhance the career prospects of our dedicated domestic care workforce with training, qualifications, and a clearer career path to empower current and future care professionals.

https://www.gov.uk/government/....news/government-sets
#carecareers #socialcareworkers #domesticcare #wetalkcare

I care for our Daugher with LD Epilepsy and complex mental health also now my husband has Dementia Alzheimer's how Bad does life get but keep on going out of love ..
you sure get to know who cares and fighting is everyday task

An interesting article about Psycho social interventions for those with Dementia and their carers. These include, but not limited to the following: Psychosocial approaches for dementia that are in use but research is ongoing

•Cognitive retraining and cognitive rehabilitation

•Assistive technology (e.g. telecare, digital scrapbook, immersive space, intelligent lighting)

•Dementia training for carers

•Sonas (a multisensory stimulation technique)

•Play therapy

•Drama therapy/storytelling

•Meal positioning

•Therapeutic use of touch

•Occupational-based therapies

Kitwood (1997) proposed that a person-centred approach should be the bedrock for supporting people with dementia. The essential tenet is that personhood remains throughout the experience of dementia and it is the caregiver’s responsibility to ensure that it is maintained. Person-centred practice recognises the underlying needs of the individual, often expressed through behaviour. The paradigm shift from ‘managing’ behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) towards improving well-being, engagement and quality of life represents a significant change.

This is interesting, and in my view, places a lot of value on the carer and the person-centred approach which can be life changing. JB

Did you know that unpaid carers contribute 8 billion hours of care annually?
This new report urges increased support for the 4 million unpaid carers who, without their help, the social care system would collapse.

Let's rally behind our unsung heroes.

#wetalkcare #unpaidcarers #socialcare #caregivers

https://news.sky.com/story/soc....ial-care-system-woul

Your Mental Health Matters!

British Psychological Society and BASW research reveals that there were over 50,000 lost working days due to social care worker mental health challenges.

Let's address the issue and support our social care community at We Talk Care.

#wetalkcare #socialcare #mentalhealth #carerwellbeing #carers

https://socialcare.today/2023/....09/22/mental-health-

https://wetalkcare.co.uk/read-....blog/19_embracing-cu

Tips for supporting a loved one through their chemotherapy journey | ##chemotherapy #fightingcancer #cancer

A quarter of NHS beds are filled with dementia patients, laying bare the stark reality of the social care crisis.

As our population ages, the demand for social care is soaring, but the sector is grappling with a shortage of workers. Let's raise awareness and work together to address this pressing issue.

https://www.independent.co.uk/....news/health/social-c

#wetalkcare #socialcarecrisis #dementiaawareness #healthcarechallenges

‘Nobody thinks about us at the bottom of the pile.’
Another voice from the ‘invisible’ care sector breaks through with her story of lifelong caregiving for loved ones that often goes unnoticed and unsupported.

It’s time for change. What are your thoughts?

https://www.itv.com/news/merid....ian/2023-11-23/woman