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Spring! Well the Met office says the 1st March but winter for some it isn't over just yet.This month we will be looking at bereavement services in Central Lancashire, their are a few meeting places and some support from cancer units, other services may well be determined by where your loved one passed away.
GP's the major support link for the carer, but how good is the support your receiving? and have you found it difficult to communicate with them. Is their focus more on the patient, can we help them to help us? What sources of information do they have about carers issues.
Out of hours services, have improvements been made, where do you go for support for your loved one on a Sunday! We try to find out.
Bereaved Carers. If you are recently bereaved, please do seek support. The Samaritians are there 24-7 if you need to talk to someone, the weather may be adding to your isolation.
Community Equipment Loan Stores! It isn't really a secret but surprisingly not many carers know about this service. If the person you are looking after has some difficulties in and around your home. Devices such as commodes, hand rails, toilet seat raisers etc can all be supplied on loan( **They must be returned after use) This is an NHS service which can be accessed through Occupational therapy units, your GP or Hospital Consultant. The same if you need a wheelchair or you have other difficulties with your loved one, it is a sad fact that sometimes cancer can cause disabilities as well.
Swine flue jabs These may be available at your GP's, anyone with an underlying illness such as cancer you may be offered these. With a compromised immune system if your patient is taking Chemotherapy or other treatments, talk to your Hospital Consultant and GP about the benefits. Please do check with the Hospital Consultant who is treating your loved one or friend before accepting, and take advice from them. We know the Government help lines for swine flue have officially closed, so do ask for advice if you are concerned.
Memorial Wall coming soon to your site Its an idea we have thought about many times, its just a place for those carers who feel it may help to put the persons name of a loved one you may have lost to place an inscription on. Keep checking back while we ask other carers what they wish for. If you have any ideas please do email us with your thoughts, thank you.
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