Tag Archives: Combining Work and Care

Review of Factors Influencing Carers’ Quality of Life (Alzheimer’s and Dementia)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review of literature on the factors likely to influence the quality of life for family carers of people with dementia discovered ten broad themes: Demographics. Carer-Patient Relationship(s). Dementia Characteristics. Demands of Caring. Carer Health. Carer Emotional Well-Being. Support … Continue reading →

The Living Conditions of Unpaid Carers in the UK: the State of Caring 2017 Report (Carers UK)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest “State of Caring 2017” report reveals that four in ten of unpaid carers in the UK have not taken a break in over one year, and that one in four carers had not had a day-off from … Continue reading →

Pilots to Support Carers Remain in Paid Employment (Department of Health)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Nine pilot areas will be involved in discovering how to help carers balance work and their caring responsibilities. The pilot areas will explore how technology (such as smart phones, social media and email alerts) can be used to ease … Continue reading →

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Demographic Crisis in Care Provision: Community Responses (BBC News / IPPR)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has estimated that the number of older people in England needing care will outstrip the supply of family members able to provide unpaid care by 2017. The IPPR further estimates that by … Continue reading →

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Working Group to Help Families Combine Work and Care (Department of Health)

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Paul Burstow, Care Services Minister has announced a new working group, combining representatives from government and employers, to help support carers in their efforts to stay in work alongside their unpaid caring responsibilities at home. This statement appeared, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Age UK, Carers UK, Community Care, Department of Health, For Carers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), National, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Caregiving (Carers), Carers Week 2012, Combining Work and Care, Family Caregivers, Family Carers, Former Care Services Minister Paul Burstow, Government and Employers for Carers Summit: Supporting Carers to Remain in Employment, Paul Burstow (Former Care Services Minister), Supporting Caregivers, Supporting Carers to Remain in Employment, Unpaid Caregivers (Carers), Unpaid Carers | Leave a comment

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