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For all confused carers of elderly people ....
- By Pysie
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Sun 13 May 2007 17:47
I have just discovered another charity web-site which specialises in the care of th elderly. (I do hope PRTC don't mind me telling you all?)
Counsel and Care -
They exist to support people over 60, be they carers or cared for. I'm not sure how this charity differs from Age Concern or Help the Aged, but they could be another iron in the fire, so to speak, for carers who find themselves at their wits end in trying to look after elderly relations whilst also trying to navigate 'the system'.
To quote them - 'In reality, today's social care system depends upon individuals arranging and brokering their own care services, rather than receiving traditional support from a social worker'.
They have published over 40 comprehensive fact-sheets covering subjects as diverse as abuse of the elderly, hospital discharge, community care, care home fees, choice of care homes, property maintenance, benefits, older people at work, etc, etc, etc..
They also say they can give a 'one-off payment' to those in need. And they have a help-line: -
0845 300 7585
Just thought I'd let you all know.
Love
Pysie
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- By jay jay
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Re: For all confused carers of elderly people ....
Sun 13 May 2007 18:22Pysie Thank you for that I will give them a call and let you know if they are helpful if I don't get back to you then know I got frastrated trying as with other s. I don't expect it will be to soon as these thins take time.
Jay jay
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By coffee
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Re: For all confused carers of elderly people ....
Tue 15 May 2007 10:21
hi pysie that site useful too know about I'll look at it later thanks coffee ps- hope you are well?
- By llizzie
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Re: For all confused carers of elderly people ....
Tue 15 May 2007 20:14Thank you for the information. It sounds quite interesting. Being 66 and caring for an 85 year old, I can do with advice.