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Help for parent carers of adult children?
Aspley
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Hello,
Does anyone know of an Parent Carer if adult children organisations?
Thank You
Does anyone know of an Parent Carer if adult children organisations?
Thank You
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Disability Gamechanger - 2019
My adult son LD and Autism. There seem to be lots of Carer groups up to the age of 25 but not for adults 25 and above.
Im also unable to get the support and information from my local Carers Support
service. There seems a to be no provisions or access to the courses they run. As they are all during the day. I also support my son.
Thank you
He lives independently and receives 13 hours of support from a Care Support company.
His health needs have changed and he has been diagnosed with Diabetes.
I spend more time with him than the Care company.
I was advised that he should be having more support hours
especilally as his health needs have changed.
He doesn’t take his meds when prompted by the support staff. They also say they can only make suggestions around his food intake and what he eats.
There are actually a number of issues.
Which is why I am seeking support.
Thank you.
Carers UK are not specific to parents of adult children but do offer support and information to all carers. They say:
We're here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone.
Our expert telephone advice and support service is here if you want to talk about caring. If you're looking for answers, our online information and support is the best place to start."
You can call them on 0808 808 7777 or find lots of information here on the Carers UK website.
Senior online community officer
Another national charity is called Carers Trust.
"Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Our vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives".
The link is below. They can give advice on money and benefits, respite, health and well being and have a forum that you can join to speak with other carers.
https://carers.org/
Best regards,
Beverley
Parent Advisor
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