Flu Vaccine Numbers Fall: Are You Protected? 💉

As flu season approaches, it’s time to think about protecting yourself and those you care for. Last year, flu claimed the lives of thousands, and with the risk of a “tripledemic” of flu, COVID, and RSV, it’s more important than ever to stay protected.

If you or the person you care for are eligible, you’ll be able to book a free vaccine from this month onwards.

For more details on how to book a free vaccine this winter, visit this link👉 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ne....ws/article-13905081/

#fluvaccine #caregivers #stayprotected #wetalkcare #winterwellness #fluseason #booknow #tripledemicprotection

👵 2 Million Older People Facing Unmet Social Care Needs 👴

The number of older people with unmet social care needs continues to rise. Find out what this means for the social care system and how unpaid and professional caregivers are impacted.

👉 Learn more: https://thecareruk.com/2-milli....on-older-people-now-

#socialcare #ageingpopulation #caregaps #wetalkcare #carerssupport

🏥 Concerns Over NHS and Social Care Funding 🏥

A powerful message from MPs: urgent action is needed to address gaps in NHS and social care funding. Read more about how these funding issues could affect both paid and unpaid carers and what’s being done to advocate for better resources.

👉 Get the full story: https://www.express.co.uk/news..../politics/1952621/nh

#nhsfunding #socialcarecrisis #caregivers #wetalkcare

👨‍👦 Do We Need More Male Social Workers? 👩‍⚕️

Social work is predominantly female, but would more male social workers benefit the sector? This article dives into the debate and what it could mean for caregiving. Let’s discuss how gender diversity could improve care for vulnerable people.

👉 Read more here: https://www.communitycare.co.u....k/2024/09/25/does-th

#socialwork #diversityincare #carerscommunity #wetalkcare

🧬 Could a Vaccine Prevent MS? 🧬

Exciting developments in MS research! Scientists are exploring whether an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccine could help prevent multiple sclerosis. This breakthrough could change the future for many. Read more on this fascinating research and its potential impact on caregiving for those with MS.

👉 Full article: https://www.yalemedicine.org/n....ews/ebv-vaccine-help

#msawareness #medicalresearch #carerssupport #wetalkcare #caregiving

🌡️ New study reveals a link between heatwaves and dementia.

As climate change worsens, extreme weather like heatwaves are not only impacting our physical health, but also our cognitive well-being.

A new study from the University of Bristol has found that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can disrupt sleep, potentially accelerating cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer’s.

With more frequent heatwaves and other extreme weather events, how can we better protect vulnerable people, especially those at risk of dementia? 💬

Join the conversation and read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86lz7831nxo.amp

#wetalkcare #climatechange #dementiaawareness #heatwaveeffects #alzheimersresearch

💙 "I’ve spent nearly half my life with Parkinson’s" — Sue McNally, diagnosed at just 30 years old, is sharing her powerful story to raise awareness about the condition that affects more than 153,000 people in the UK.

Sue faced dismissal from doctors, battled with isolation, but eventually found strength in support groups and her family.

👉 Read more about her journey and the impact of Parkinson’s: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg534d879zo.amp

Let’s discuss: What can be done to improve early diagnosis and support for those living with Parkinson’s? 💬
#wetalkcare #parkinsonsawareness #supportcarers #parkinsonsuk #fightparkinsons

🏃‍♂️ "We might only have 15 summers left" — Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD brothers, are on an incredible mission to raise awareness for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) by running 903 miles across the UK. They both carry a rare faulty gene that could lead to early-onset dementia, just like their mother, grandmother, and aunt.

The brothers hope their efforts will help to find a cure for dementia and end the stigma that it's "just a part of ageing." Through their challenge, they've raised over £110,000 so far! 🙌

👉 Learn more about their inspiring journey: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/art....icles/cyvy70pg0vpo.a

How do you think we can further raise awareness for conditions like FTD? Join the conversation over at We Talk Care💬

#wetalkcare #dementiaawareness #ftd #supportcarers #findacure #ftdbrothers

🔍 Are you an unpaid carer? You might not even know it!

Carers UK has launched a brand new 'Care Calculator' to help people discover if they're classified as unpaid carers and what support they may be eligible for. Many people are unaware of the resources available to them! 💡

👉 Find out more and see if you qualify: https://www.express.co.uk/life....-style/life/1951118/

Do you think society does enough to inform carers about their rights and support options? Let’s discuss in the comments below! 💬👇

#wetalkcare #unpaidcarers #caresupport #carersrights #carersuk #supportcarers

🧑‍⚕️ A mother becomes the first person in the UK to receive a 10-minute injection to slow the progression of MS.

Could this be a game-changer for MS care? Share your thoughts and experiences with current MS treatments on We Talk Care. 💬

📖 Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/mot....her-becomes-first-pe

#multiplesclerosis #mstreatment #carersupport #wetalkcare