Carers UK has launched their 2024 State of Caring Survey. The survey is only for unpaid carers (or former unpaid carers) who are looking after a disabled, older or seriously ill relative or friend. The survey covers issues and areas that carers have said are important to them, and takes around 20-30 minutes to complete. …
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are conducting a survey to understand the opportunities and challenges of conducting clinical research in care homes. The survey is open to people who work in a care home, live in a care home, have family members who live in a care home or have conducted research studies in…
A venture called ‘WellBrain’, which is based in Scotland with links to the University of Aberdeen, has launched a survey for health professionals and the general public to gain feedback on brain health check-ups. You can find out more here: https://wellbrain.co.uk
Meaningful Care Matters is running an Education Day in Dawlish, Devon on 18 September 2024. Run by Sally Knocker and Nancy Cunningham, it will include an introduction to the Butterfly Approach, multi-sensory approaches to reaching people and a whole team approach to changing moments. This Education Day is suitable for all dementia care staff looking…
Carers Scotland has published a report looking at how to make employment a meaningful choice for Scotland’s unpaid carers. Authored by the University of Strathclyde, ‘Unlocking the door’ highlights the barriers unpaid carers in Scotland face when seeking the employment that the majority of those surveyed (69%) wanted to find so they could lead a…
Greensleeves Care has launched a campaign to support individuals and families to learn more about care. ‘Get Care Wise’ is a guide to support individuals and families to start thinking about care early on, so they can feel more confident and equipped to make decisions for themselves or their loved ones when the time comes. …
A study published in Neurology has shown a link between the use of α-1 blockers, a type of drug used to treat urinary symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate, and a lower risk of developing dementia with Lewy bodies (DBL), with a risk reduction of about 40% when compared with men taking other prostate…
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has partnered with Scottish Opera to develop singing classes for people living with aphasia. Aphasia, which is a common effect of stroke and linked to dementia, involves damage to the part of the brain that controls language, leaving some people unable to speak. The aim of these classes is to…
Family Carers Ireland has published their State of Caring Report 2024. This follows Family Carers Ireland conducting their biennial State of Caring survey, which is the Republic of Ireland’s comprehensive survey to understand the lives and experiences of family carers. You can read the report here: https://familycarers.ie/media/3549/family-carers-ireland-state-of-caring-2024.pdf
Carers UK has partnered with Access Social Care to provide AccessAva, an online resource for unpaid carers in England to access free, independent legal support. AccessAva is available 24/7 and provides legal information, guidance or letters to help resolve issues with social care. It includes guidance on carers’ rights, including accessing a carer’s assessment, alternative…