Bluebird Care supports Rare Disease Day 2020
Published: 20/02/2020
The aim of the day is to raise awareness of rare diseases, their impact on people’s lives and the need for further investment in medical research.
Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire is supporting Rare Disease Day on Saturday 29th February. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of rare diseases, their impact on people’s lives and the need for further investment in medical research.
A rare disease is any disorder which affects a small minority of the population. These diseases have devastating effects on people and their families, with most rare diseases having no cures and can exist for years, undiagnosed.
This year’s theme is ‘Rare is many. Rare is strong. Rare is proud.” The theme highlights the fact that there are over 300 million people across the world who have a rare disease. In fact, it is likely that you may know someone who has been affected. The day aims to raise awareness that people living with a rare disease often do not have access to diagnosis, treatment, care and social opportunities. It is important to show support to the rare disease community and advocate for equity and equal opportunities.
Robert Mezo, Director of Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire, commented:
“We at Bluebird Care feel strongly about the need to recognise Rare Disease Day. We must raise awareness about rare diseases as 5% of the world’s population is affected by a rare disease. 1 in 20 people will develop a rare disease at some point in their life.
We need to take a step towards understanding what rare diseases are and how we could help improve people’s lives.”
Show your support for Rare Disease Day and visit: www.rarediseaseday.org/article/about-rare-disease-day
Bluebird Care is a national provider of care in the home, specialising in working with customers who live with dementia, physical disabilities and many other acute and chronic conditions. Bluebird Care work alongside their customers’ families, social services and the NHS to ensure that each person receives the care they need.
Bluebird Care offers a unique service of tailored care visits which range from anything from 30 minutes to full live-in support. As well as personal care they also help with meal preparation, welfare checks, shopping, social trips, visits to the hospital and provide extra support for post-discharge customers.
For more details contact Bluebird Care by calling 01865 807198, emailing oxford@bluebirdcare.co.uk, or by visiting their website http://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/oxford/home
