Where does a carer go to look for help?

[sandyRoe]

I'm caring for someone who has become very anxious. She won't be left alone and also has a growing problem with mobility which means we both are virtual prisoners in our own home.
I'm exhausted, stressed, and feeling very near the end of my tether. What to do?

[LoftyLottie]

Hi Sandy,

There a charity called Crossroads that is expressly for caring for carers.

Just looked it up and apparently it is now called "The Carers Trust"

Give them a ring.

I have been in the situation you are in!!

[LoftyLottie]

Forgot the link

http://www.carers.org/merger

[gness]

Oh Sandy....so sorry. My first port of call was Mum`s GP without her. This triggered lots of help. You may of course have done this. Age Concern gave us advice too.
Have you tried either of these? x

[LoftyLottie]

You can also contact Social Services for advice. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Chin up :o)

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Our GP was a great help with Mr BD's father when we cared for him. As Lottie said - don't be afraid to ask and accept any help you can get.

[fayl]

sorry you are in this situation, it must be horrible. have you tried her doctor? she should be able to get medication for her anxiety. i hope you get help from LoftyLottie's link.

[LoftyLottie]

Years ago I used to do a bit of part time work for Crossroads and then I used them when I cared for my mother. Their carers came in a couple of times a week for a few hours and I could go out. It made so much difference and Mum appreciated it too/

[murraymints]

all of the above...when I was full time carer for FIL with Alzheimers the GP made a lot of help available to me if I wanted..through social services and externally funded groupd like crossroads..you only have to ask ..you MUST consider your own health too !!

[sandyRoe]

Thank you all for your answers and the link.

[humbersloop]

So sorry to hear that ((sandy)), look after yourself.

Some more sources of information are here

http://www.nhs.uk/car...CarersDirectHome.aspx

and Mind have this booklet

http://www.mind.org.u...ow_to_cope_as_a_carer

hope they're helpful x

[Psybbo]

Sandy, my heart goes out to you, much love

[abstibus]

Sandy
I believe you're in NI? Here's a link for you:
http://www.nidirect.g...rers-northern-ireland
I hope you get some help soon.

[DaisyNonna]

Sad to say my father refused to have anyone in the house apart from me. Hope this does not happen to you.

[pusskin]

i hope things get lots better for you sandyRoe xx

[marval]

I am not surprised you are exhausted and stressed, I hope you can get some help soo. This link might give you some ideas.

http://www.carersuk.org/northernireland

[Smowball]

Sorry to hear that Sandy, it sounds very stressful for you x