Supporting Carers Week 2023

Bluebird Care is helping to raise awareness for Carers Week 2023, the week is dedicated to raise awareness for those, mostly who are unpaid, looking after their family members or loved ones.

The annual awareness campaign celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made by the UK’s 5.7 million carers who care for their loved ones.

The carers, who are mostly unpaid, care for people who could have a disability, illness, mental health condition, or may need extra help as they grow older.

Caring is often part and parcel of family life and close friendships. Every day, 6,000 people in the UK start looking after someone close to them. For many, caring is something that happens gradually when someone becomes older or has a progressive illness. For others, it arises suddenly, for example as the result of an accident, a stroke or as a consequence of a COVID-19 infection.

Caring can be hugely rewarding, but it can also have an impact on all aspects of your life. Looking after someone without the right information and support can be tough. Many organisations may be offer to help, access information and guidance or support you in your caring role, these include:

Age UK – 0800 678 1602

Carers Trust – 0300 772 9600

CarersUK – 0808 808 7777

MND Association – 0808 802 6262

Oxfam GB – Oxfam.org

Rethink Mental Illness – rethink.org/carers-hub

The Lewy Body Society – 0800 888 6678

In addition to these charities, here at Bluebird Care we offer Respite care for those caring for a loved one. Respite care from Bluebird Care would take place in their own home, allowing you as their usual carer to take care of yourself so you are better able to take care of them.

At Bluebird Care we understand that for you to provide the best care for your loved one, you also need time to take good care of yourself. Time to rest and recharge is essential, as is having someone you can trust to look after your loved one. Our reliable, compassionate care assistant are fully trained, giving you the peace of mind, you need to take that much needed break.

Our Respite Care service is flexible and completely tailored to your individual needs. To speak to our team to discuss Respite Care further, please call our team on: 01372 822875