Professionals
Carers In Bedfordshire Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Refer a Carer for support?
We have a referral form below for partners to be able to register Carers for support to Carers in Bedfordshire. It only takes a few minutes to fill in, but it could make a huge difference to a Carer’s wellbeing.
Who Is A Carer?
An unpaid Carer looks after someone who couldn’t cope without their support, due to illness, dementia, disability, addiction, mental health or special educational needs. A Carer might look after a parent, child, partner or other family member or friend. They could be aged anywhere from four-years-old to 104. They might not realise they are a Carer and are just doing what they should for a loved one.
How Does Caring Impact Their Life?
Caring for someone can take its toll on a Carer’s wellbeing, as they take on extra responsibilities such as sorting out medication, doctors and hospital appointments, bills, doing the shopping, carrying out personal care and ensuring the person they care for is safe and well. In a lot of cases Carers often have to give up work to look after the person they are caring for. They have to rely on benefits, which are extremely minimal, and far less than the minimum wage, for the hours of caring they undertake.
Caring hours can be long, sometimes 24/7, with little or no respite. Some Carers juggle work and caring which can seriously affect their wellbeing. Or they could be a Young Carer which can have a serious impact on their schooling, and mental health and leave little or no time for a social life.
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Keep in touch with issues facing Carers and be informed about what Carers in Bedfordshire are doing to support Carers in our area. You will receive an e-bulletin every other month to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
