Families & carers
Recognising and supporting the families and carers around every patient.
Families & carers2 OctProviding care for a family member with a disabling illness can be a demanding job that leaves many people unable to sleep, but an online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine can help, new research shows. Not only did the SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet) sleep intervention help caregivers [...]
Families & carers20 AugUK charity Cauda Equina Champions has announced the launch of its unique new service to support family members, carers and friends of people affected by Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). Family members and carers are impacted in a tremendous way after a loved one or friend develops disabilities and mental health problems, following a CES diagnosis. [...]
Families & carers15 AugNorthern Ireland-based Western Health and Social Care Trust is to pay compensation of nearly £21 million to the family of a baby that suffered brain damage during an emergency caesarean. The young girl, who now has to spend her life in a wheelchair, was left with cerebral palsy and brain damage from an emergency C-section. [...]
Families & carers8 JulA charity which has supported young people with movement disorders for over 60 years is continuing to innovate with the introduction of new cutting-edge services. CPotential has worked with babies, children and teenagers who live with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, acquired brain injury or global developmental delay since 1963, supporting them with life-changing interventions. From [...]
Video14 MarA brain injury is not only life-changing for survivors themselves, but also for their families and loved ones. In this exclusive webinar, seven expert stakeholders address some of the biggest challenges and explore what more can and should be done to support this community. Thank you to our panel: Mira Bou Akar, Elysium Healthcare Gayathri [...]
Families & carers6 MarBy Cecily Lalloo, managing director of Embrace HR
Dementia16 JanSharing an activity together, such as watching cricket, could have a positive impact on dementia patients and their loved ones, according to one expert.
Writing in Pavilion Health Today, Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu, a consultant and Old Age Psychiatrist, at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford highlights how sports and arts can 'bring together people' with benefits for those with dementia and their family carers.
Dementia15 JanRAZ Mobility has partnered with Amicus Brain to introduce the first AI dementia care advisor to give reliable advice to caregivers.
The company is integrating a conversational AI tool, Amicus Brain’s Dementia Care AI Advisor, into its RAZ Care app, which is used to remotely manage all features of the RAZ Memory Cell Phone.
Parkinson's21 DecThe new guidelines enable Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to consider eligibility for a past period of NHS continuing healthcare (CHC), even for those who did not apply, but think they are entitled to funding.
Stroke21 DecStudy reveals anxiety, depression and PTSD in loved ones, again highlighting challenges of being a carer
