Carers Group
Programme
The course is open to all informal carers who are looking
after a friend or relative at home who has a life-limiting
illness. Places are limited to 12 per course and are free of
charge. The course is held on a Friday for eight weeks from
2 pm to 3.30pm
For further information and to register, please telephone
Gill Bradley, Nurse in Charge of Day Hospice, Bassetlaw
Hospice 01777 869239
The course program will be as follows:
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Week ONE |
Week TWO |
Week THREE |
Week FOUR |
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Group Introductions
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The Role of a Carer
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The role of the District Nurse
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Role of the Community Matron
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Advice on the physical care of the patient
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The role of Social Services
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How to access adult social care
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The role of the Macmillan Benefits Advisor
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Week FIVE |
Week SIX |
Week SEVEN |
Week EIGHT |
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Diet and Nutrition
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Moving and Handling
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Open Discussion
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Visit To In-Patient Unit
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