What is a carer?
A lot of people who provide unpaid support do not see themselves as carers as they may feel that is a normal part of life. This support might include:
- personal care such as assistance with bathing and dressing
- help with medication
- cooking, grocery shopping and domestic tasks
- accompanying to appointments
- transport
- help managing finances
- emotional support
Caring for someone living with Dementia - a personal experience from Marcelline Russell
COVID-19 Coronavirus and caring for someone
During this difficult time, as always, the Greenwich Carers Centre is here to help.
Their support team can be reached 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday on 07423 110 805 and 07423 108 4468.
Please do get in touch if you would like a well-being plan, an emergency plan or information about our online forums. We will also provide advice on individual supermarket COVID-19 policies including vulnerable and elderly hours, limits to shopping hour, purchase restrictions.
There is good specific Carers UK advice and guidance for carers during the pandemic at the following website:
The website includes useful information, links and videos on how carers can protect themselves and those they support (including infection control procedures) as well as other relevant guidance.
During these really challenging times carers will need more support than ever so please do keep in touch and remember that we are here for you.
Their support team can be reached 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday on 07423 110 805 and 07423 108 4468.
For further information please go to:
Royal Borough of Greenwich - Carers
Greenwich Carers Centre Telephone 0300 300 2233
Herbert Protocol - a new protocol to keep people with dementia safe, devised by West Midlands Police.
What is the Herbert Protocol?
The Herbert Protocol is a form that is aimed to try and protect people with dementia. It can be filled in by carers, family, or friends of a person who could go missing at any time. To find out more follow this link https://west-midlands.police.uk/services/herbert-protocol
Online resources and support for unpaid Carers from Health Education England NHS
please visit the website: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/supporting-unpaid-carers/