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Occasional carer

  • 10-06-2015 9:13pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    I have been my husbands carer for several years, at the moment he needs someone to get a meal for him and just check up on him if I go out for the day, he does not need any personal care. He is a very private person and does not want anyone around, he just kind of expects me to be there all the time to get meals and so on. I need to have a break sometimes and I think I will have to get someone to come in occasionally. I know he will not be happy about this but I don't think I have any choice.
    He has a terminal illness but also has some emotional or psychological problems, he is not seeing a doctor.

    Can anyone tell me what is the best way of arranging a carer? Do I go to the District Nurse's office and ask about it, or will I have to get someone privately? Can anyone advise me what the best way to do it is?


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  • #2
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,679 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The first step is to contact your community nurse through your local health centre and make sure you are on their books.
    Also, make sure you are in receipt of any allowances that you might be entitled to as a result of your situation, in this matter your local citizens advice bureau would be helpful.
    Home help availability may be provided via the local health centre as well but you may be disappointed in the service so there may be charities that can help you or if not, them the private route.
    I would suggest that you have a clear idea what assistance and support you need so you don't pay for more than you need.
    Support groups may be available that can help, other who have been through what you are going through are invaluable sources of practical information, see what are active in your area and which might be the most relevant to your circumstances.


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