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The facts about caring – myth buster

WebIt is true that many carers undertake physical tasks to help the person they care for, like pushing wheelchairs, helping someone in and out of bed and more. But the truth is, …

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Caring for someone with cancer

WebCancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way. Some cancers may eventually spread into other tissues. There are more than 200 different types of cancer.

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Looking After Yourself Whilst Looking After Someone Else

WebHere – your own health and wellbeing is very important to us. So keep reading to find out our top tips for looking after yourself while looking after someone else! Make Time to do …

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Planning for emergencies

WebIt’s a good idea to put together details and keep them in one place. This should include: The name and address and any other contact details of the person you care for. Who you …

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Caring for someone who has Parkinson’s

WebParkinson’s UK sees carers as an equal priority in the support they offer. The easiest way for people to access support and information is through the Parkinson’s Connect team …

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Counselling for carers

WebCounselling for carers. Being a carer often means you might not be able to take time for yourself, or put a lot of your own needs aside for the person you care for. …

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Informing your GP

WebYour GP could help you with: • Sources of support and advice, including social services and local voluntary agencies. • Offering you advice and information on other services within …

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It’s Carers Rights Day – what rights do I have as a carer

WebThursday 23 November is Carers Rights Day - an annual awareness day designed to inform unpaid carers about the rights they have. These include rights in the workplace, in a …

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Carer Support Dorset Supporting Carers in Dorset

WebNeed to talk to someone? Call us on 0800 368 8349 to speak to one of our friendly team. Carer Support Dorset help unpaid carers to access support and services to assist them …

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Keeping physically well: Yoga practices you can do at home

WebSandi Steggles, Yoga Teacher & Complementary Therapist, has written some Yoga practices for us that you can do at home. Yoga practices are wonderful as they …

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Census data shows fewer people in Dorset caring for someone, …

WebCensus 2021 data has shown the number of unpaid carers in Dorset has fallen between 2011 and 2021 from 11.9% to 9.7% of the population. However, of the …

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About us Carer Support Dorset Carer Support Dorset

WebCarers save the economy over £132bn every year, the cost of a second NHS. Carer Support Dorset supports unpaid carers in Dorset. We can help with information, advice and …

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Looking after an adult

WebLooking after an older child. It may be that you are a parent carer and looking after your child who is now an adult themselves. There may be a lot of changes when your child turns …

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Accessible transport

WebAccessible transport. Accessible transport is a key resource for carers looking after someone with a disability or illness that makes usual modes of transport difficult. Below …

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Money and benefits

WebIf you haven’t yet registered as a carer then contact Carer Support Dorset today to do so by calling 0800 368 8349 or emailing [email protected]. The scheme …

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Plenty to celebrate after first year for Carer Support Dorset

WebAutumn/Winter 20/21 A FREE magazine for carers in Dorset AS Carer Support Dorset approaches its one-year anniversary, we have been reflecting on a really successful year …

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LGBT History Month 2022 Carer Support Dorset

WebCall the Advice Support and Information on 0345 330 3030. Lines are open weekdays 9am–9pm. Weekends 10am–6pm. You can also email …

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