Launched on Carers Rights Week 2021 , our Hidden Carers survey sought the views and input from older unpaid carers across Wales who were not in receipt of formal support.
Helping older people understand what support is available to carers
Care & Repair Cymru A Top Tips Falls Guide for Carers It is often family or informal carers that will come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance ... you know? • • Older fallers are amongst the top three reasons why an ambulance is called. • • If you’ve fallen once, you are 50% more likely to fall again, with an escalating risk of injury. • •
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East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales If they develop coronavirus symptoms If the person you’re supporting develops coronavirus symptoms you can let them know ... – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual). • a loss of, or change in, your normal sense
Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales If you develop coronavirus symptoms • You should only support someone if you’re feeling well and don’t have any symptoms of coronavirus (a ... able to support them for at least two weeks. • Contact the other ‘Friend’ that supports that person. If you’re concerned about your symptoms, follow information on NHS 111 (formerly NHS Direct Wales) https://111
Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©202l Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales If you develop coronavirus symptoms • You should only support someone if you’re feeling well and don’t have any symptoms of coronavirus (a ... able to support them for at least lk"71. • Contact the other ‘Friend’ that supports that person. If you’re concerned about your symptoms, follow information on NHS 111 *#1(formerly NHS Direct Wales)
friendly Wales If you’re concerned about someone If you have a non-emergency concern for someone aged 50 or over you’re supporting you can contact Age Cymru Advice for support on 08000 223 444 If the person ... 03444 77 20 20 If you’re worried about someone’s physical health contact the NHS: • Online: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/ (for help and advice) • Phone: 111 (if symptoms get worse) • Phone: 999 (if someone’s life