This is not a petition or a campaign, it is just me looking for ideas.
I have a local politician very interested in furthering the cause of Carers in this region, and raising general awareness.
She has asked me if I will write a blog for her - to go on her blog - I have said I will.
She has also asked if I am willing to speak to media - yes to that as well.
Then I got to thinking "What exactly IS it that I am looking for?" and what are we all looking for.......
Thoughts on this, please?
Here is a start - mine are:-
1) More information on how things are perceived by the person with dementia ( to help me understand their world)
2) Short term respite - there is nothing in this area at all.
3) Government acknowledgement of what we do - Carer's Allowance for all ages regardless of State Pension - and even an enhanced allowance for those caring for PWD as they are victims sometimes more than the PWD.
4) 24/7 Call line, similar to Samaritans, but specifically for carers of PWD.
what are yours?
I have a local politician very interested in furthering the cause of Carers in this region, and raising general awareness.
She has asked me if I will write a blog for her - to go on her blog - I have said I will.
She has also asked if I am willing to speak to media - yes to that as well.
Then I got to thinking "What exactly IS it that I am looking for?" and what are we all looking for.......
Thoughts on this, please?
Here is a start - mine are:-
1) More information on how things are perceived by the person with dementia ( to help me understand their world)
2) Short term respite - there is nothing in this area at all.
3) Government acknowledgement of what we do - Carer's Allowance for all ages regardless of State Pension - and even an enhanced allowance for those caring for PWD as they are victims sometimes more than the PWD.
4) 24/7 Call line, similar to Samaritans, but specifically for carers of PWD.
what are yours?