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Holding It All Together: Dealing with Relationship Strain as a Caregiver | ##caregiving #relationships #carersupport #wetalkcare #mentalhealthmatters

Holding It All Together:  Dealing with Relationship Strain as a Caregiver

Holding It All Together: Dealing with Relationship Strain as a Caregiver

Balancing caregiving responsibilities with maintaining healthy relationships requires intentional strategies and support, and with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we share some tips to help you and your significant other stay emotionally connected.

🏃‍♀️ Lifelong Exercise: A Shield Against Dementia? 🏃‍♂️

New research reveals that maintaining an active lifestyle, especially before age 50, can lead to better brain health at 70, potentially protecting against dementia.

Check out the benefits of lifelong exercise here:
https://www.alzheimersresearch....uk.org/news/study-re

#dementiaprevention #exercisebenefits #brainhealth #wetalkcare

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💼 Rising Costs in Social Care Recruitment 💼

Social care leaders are raising concerns over a 120% increase in sponsorship fees for overseas staff, potentially impacting workforce sustainability.

What are your thoughts on these significant changes?

Read more here: https://www.communitycare.co.u....k/2025/01/28/social-

#socialcare #recruitment #wetalkcare #carerscommunity

Social care leaders sound alarm over 120% hike in sponsorship fees for overseas staff - Community Care
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Social care leaders sound alarm over 120% hike in sponsorship fees for overseas staff - Community Care

Employers will have to pay £525 to enable overseas staff to obtain visas in future , up from £239 currently, adding to pressures on sector
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Supporting Young Carers During School Holidays | ##youngcarers #halftermholidays #wetalkcare #carercommunity #familysupport

Supporting Young Carers During School Holidays

Supporting Young Carers During School Holidays

By implementing these strategies, families can help alleviate the added pressures that come with extended breaks, ensuring that young carers maintain a healthy balance between their caregiving duties and personal well-being.

🛡️ Unpaid Carers: The Backbone of Social Care 🛡️

The Health and Social Care Committee is examining the vital role unpaid carers play in our society and their immense contribution to the economy.

Understanding these dynamics is crucial for future reforms.

Read more here: https://committees.parliament.....uk/committee/81/heal

#unpaidcarers #socialcare #wetalkcare #carerssupport

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What is ARFID? A Guide for Parents and Carers | ##arfid #neurodiversity #pickyeating #parentingtips #wetalkcare #eatingdisorders #childnutrition #supportforparents

What is ARFID? A Guide for Parents and Carers

What is ARFID? A Guide for Parents and Carers

ARFID is characterised by an extreme aversion to certain foods based on their taste, texture, smell, or appearance, or an intense fear of eating due to past negative experiences, such as choking.

🌷 Parkinson’s UK Refreshes Brand to Be Inclusive for All Affected 🌷

Parkinson’s UK has updated its brand to better represent and support everyone affected by Parkinson’s disease, emphasising inclusivity and accessibility.

👉 Discover the changes: https://www.charitytimes.com/c....t/Parkinsons-UK-refr

#parkinsonsuk #brandrefresh #wetalkcare #inclusivesupport

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🎭 Actress Pauline Quirke Diagnosed with Dementia 🎭

Beloved actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and is stepping back from her acting career. Our thoughts are with her and her family during this time.

👉 More details: https://www.alzheimersresearch....uk.org/news/actress-

#paulinequirke #dementiaawareness #wetalkcare #supportforfamilies

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Hello everyone

I’ve recently been speaking to a carer who looks after her dad with dementia. We were discussing Carer’s Allowance, and I wanted to ask for some advice.

If a person with dementia has professional carers visiting daily, but their primary family carer is still the first point of contact 24/7 and provides care in between visits, would they still be eligible for Carer’s Allowance?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!"

💔 The Human Cost of Social Care Cuts 💔

Budget cuts in social care are profoundly affecting individuals who rely on these services daily. Understanding these impacts is vital for advocating for better support systems.

👉 Read the full story: https://news.sky.com/story/it-....feels-like-we-dont-e

#socialcarecrisis #supportourcarers #wetalkcare #careincrisis

'It feels like we don't exist': The human cost of social care cuts | UK News | Sky News
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'It feels like we don't exist': The human cost of social care cuts | UK News | Sky News

The week before Christmas, one couple received the devastating news their local council was cancelling care and reducing support - with no negotiation.