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Where does a carer go to look for help?

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sandyRoe | 11:30 Tue 28th Aug 2012 | Family Life
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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?
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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!!
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
You can also contact Social Services for advice. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Chin up :o)
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.
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.
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/
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 !!
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Thank you all for your answers and the link.
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
Sandy, my heart goes out to you, much love
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.
Sad to say my father refused to have anyone in the house apart from me. Hope this does not happen to you.
i hope things get lots better for you sandyRoe xx
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
Sorry to hear that Sandy, it sounds very stressful for you x

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