Support with Caring
Caring for someone can be quite a huge responsibility. This is why you need to make sure that you have proper support available. Support with caring responsibilities is a great benefit to have.
One way to obtain support is in the form of financial support. You may qualify for a carer's allowance. This will help you to reduce your financial strain. In some cases, you may qualify for a direct payment from local authorities. This is important to be able to effectively care for someone and yourself. To know if you qualify for this, you need to obtain a carer's assessment.
You can also make use of Telecare. This refers to devices that can help the person you care for when you're not around. For example, you can use a device that detects when someone has a seizure. You can also be notified if the gas was left on or if they tried to leave the house unsupervised.
Then of course you can get support from your peers. You can join a local support group to get emotional support and share your experiences. This is not only a great way to relieve your stress but you can also help others. By sharing your experiences, you may be a great help someone else. You can use the Carers UK website to find a local support service.
Respite Care Westminster offer a caring service throughout London to help relieve carers from their duties. This can be on a regular basis or as a temporary break. For more information about professional replacement care, complete our contact form with your enquiry.
Find out how we can help you with your home care needs throughout Westminster and London.