Every day in the UK, 6,000 people become carers, often unexpectedly, and often for someone they love. Quietly happening behind closed doors, this life-changing moment is only recognisable to a knowing eye, an unseen shift in dynamic where people try to adapt to the hand they’ve been dealt.
We’re here to help
We’re here to support both you as the carer, as well as the person you’re caring for, offering advice as you both navigate the changing impacts this shift in dynamic can have on your health and wellbeing.
We can provide a much-needed break for both of you. While they’re under the round-the-clock care of our nursing team, you can take some much-needed me-time, enjoying our facilities or using our centres as a base to explore the wider area.
And you can do so safe in the knowledge that we’re supporting your loved one with all their care needs during their stay. We will devise activity-led programmes for these times that can involve time in the outdoors, time spent in the garden, various crafts, or rest, where you just want time to yourself.
Fill in our online enquiry form, and we will be in touch to help you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
If you’d feel more comfortable giving us a call, talk to us on our Support Line: 0800 389 8820
Help at home
In addition to in-person support, we can also provide digital support through telephone or video calls to check how you are. We can refer you to our library of health and wellbeing resources, or direct you towards our Living Well Groups for our retired community.
Our nursing team also works closely with our welfare caseworkers to ensure your quality of life is sustained once you return home. If something is affecting your daily happiness, we offer practical support to access home adaptations and specialist equipment.