Two impressive papers just published to support carers and encourage new approaches.
https://www.networks.nhs.uk/networks/news/nhs-england-publishes-framework-to-support-carers
‘Quality markers’ for how best GPs can support carers of all sorts, including young carers.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/5-million-fund-to-develop-support-for-unpaid-carers
Examples of the kind of projects the fund would invest in include:
Projects will be expected to show a positive effect on:
Applicants will need to demonstrate their idea is a fresh approach that is better than existing provision, will benefit the local community and can be expanded and replicated.
Roy Lilley strikes a chord again
A piece of research on this important topic
Two short ( 2 minute) videos of Ron and David introducing themselves and explaining why they are involved in NESCHA