I know it's been a while. I just wanted to share this news item, which reveals that three out of four carers are pushed to "breaking point".
The article states that in a survey of 1,941 carers, "Frustration with the bureaucracy of accessing NHS care and benefits was the most common reason they cited as forcing them to breaking point."
I totally agree. And the problem is that the pressures of trying to access this support makes it harder to cope with the actual caring role itself, instead of easier.
The article also states that in another survey of the general public, 86% felt that "carers made a valuable contribution to society" behind only nurses at 91% and firefighters at 90%.
If so many people have such great respect for carers, how come they're left with no help, allowing them to reach breaking point in the first place?
Monday, 8 June 2009
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I totally agree with you!
And I understand some of what you're going through (from reading your other blog) since I've got similar - but, imho, lesser - problems myself.
I hope your next counselling session is more productive than the last.
Best wishes.
Thank you Robert. I've been feeling very anxious about my appointment on Friday.
I think it's hard to tell if someones problems are greater or lesser since none of us really know what another person is experiencing. There may be things that you cope with that I can't, but there may also be things I cope with that you can't? The important thing is that we can find some comfort in knowing that we are not alone and that others are suffering similar experiences even if they are not exactly the same.
Thank you for your support Robert.
Finding help with money problems . well lets just say I give up. I almost have enough help "when I ask for it on the caregiving part" Almost.If not for Hospice we would be in the poor house . Which we were almost in the last 2 yrs. Hospice saved me from the breaking point.
http://alzheimersandmomblog.blogspot.com/
And the 1/4 that has not reached breaking point is still struggling!
Hi, Mr Mans Wife... I also have a carer's blog. It's not very good LOL... http://cwmw.blogspot.com
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