Carers Group Programme
This support programme is held twice each year, it provides support to informal carers of patients with a life limiting illness. It consists of eight informal sessions, which cover all aspects of care.
Each session will be led by a professional service provider who will discuss thier role and support available. Carers will have the opportunity to meet with other informal carers.
Topics covered:
- Welfare Rights information
- Support available from District and Community Nurses
- Support available from Social Services
- Managing Symptoms and medications
- Nutritional needs
- Moving and Handling
- Changes in Body Image
- Charnges to Personal Relationships
- Complementary Therapies
Dates to be arranged.
For further information please contact the Nurse In Charge of Day Care on 01777 863270
The course program is as follows:
Week One
- Group Introductions
- The Role of a Carer
Week Two
- The role of the District Nurse
- Role of the Community Matron
- Advice on the physical care of the patient
Week Three
- The role of Social Services
- How to access adult social care
- The role of the Macmillan Benefits Advisor
Week Four
- Medications
- Managing Symptoms
- The role of the Patients Advice and Liason Services (PALS)
Week Five
- Diet and Nutrition
- Moving and Handling
Week Six
- Changes to Body Image
- Changes to Personal Relationships
Week Seven
- Complimentary Therapies
Week Eight
- Open Discussion
- Visit To In-Patient Unit