As our ageing population increases, so too does the number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer's. There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Around 225,000 will develop dementia this year, which works out at one every three minutes. But what does this mean for those caring for dementia patients? Welfare Case Worker Karen Lane shares some advice.
Being kind to yourself is not a concept that comes naturally to many of us, but taking a bit of time out of each day for some self care might just be the best thing you could do for your own wellbeing.
In celebration of Friendship Day, the Welfare team tells us what friendship means to them and how they can help anyone who feels like they don't have a friend in the world.
Getting food on the table can be a constant source of worry for someone living with financial hardship. Our Welfare Team can offer a short-term fix, while helping people find long-term solutions for their money issues.
The first Child and Family Week of the year has opened its arms to some unique families, each with their own complex needs. They were invited to attend a week at Harcombe House and spend time together and with other families in a similar situation.
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