Help & Support Living with a Long Term Condition
29/07/2009
There are 15.4 million people in England with a long term health condition (LTC); a conditions that cannot, at present be cured, but can be controlled by medication and other therapies. Asthma, diabetes, arthritis, dementia and hypertension are examples of common long term health conditions.
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Even more help on dementia website
for dementia has refreshed its website making it easier for visitors to navigate around the site, access the information they need to increase their understanding of dementia, and find out about the support on offer from the charity for families, people with dementia and professionals working in dementia care.
'Life With Two Hats' - caring for those with dementia
A woman's experience of caring for someone with Alzheimers led her to make an award-winning short film in 2004 called 'Life With Two Hats' to help those in similar situations. Endorsed by Claire Rayner, herself a former nurse, the film has now been released in DVD format - and is available free of charge upon receipt of an SAE.
Viviana Fain-Binda's moving film is based on the experience of two families and her own experience of caring for her mother. She said: “When you look after somebody with dementia, you wear two hats: the ‘Florence Nightingale Cap of Compassion’ looking after the physical and mental needs, and ‘The Warrior Helmet’ battling your way to find out what services and benefits are available.”
See me, hear me - this is Deaf Awareness Week
‘Look At Me’! - the theme for this years’ Deaf Awareness Week - aims to improve understanding of the different types of deafness by highlighting the many methods of communication used by deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people, such as sign language and lipreading. It runs from 4th - 10th May.
Worried about your hearing? Take the free RNID online test
RNID has devised a simple, free, online hearing check to help tell you if you are suffering from hearing loss.
Cancer counselling - there to help
The Cancer Counselling Trust (CCT) has celebrated its 10th anniversary
by moving to new headquarters in Islington (London) where it is able to
offer free, confidential face-to-face or telephone counselling sessions
to many more people affected by a cancer diagnosis, be it the patient
themselves, their partner, family, carers or friends.
Help at Christmas for carers of loved ones with dementia
Christmas can be a very difficult time for those caring for those with dementia. But help is available from Admiral Nurses, registered community mental health nurses specialising in dementia care and supported by the charity 'for dementia'.
Need help or advice? Here's your FirstStop
Need advice or help? FirstStop is a new information and advice service for older people, their families and carers is provided jointly by Help the Aged, The Elderly Accommodation Counsel, and Counsel and Care and supported by a commercial partner NHFA Care Fees Advice.
1966 hero's plea: don't leave prostate treatment to chance
World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst, MBE, backed by leading doctors, MPs and patient groups is appealing for all men with prostate cancer to get access to the best care as it has emerged 7 out of 10 with advanced disease do not receive chemotherapy despite being eligible for treatment.
Need help to make an NHS complaint - try ICAS
The Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) has been commissioned by the Department of Health to provide a confidential advocacy support service that is free and completely independent of the NHS.
Third Age counselling in Chelsea
Third-Age Counselling service, now in its second year, has been awarded a further two years’ funding to enable them to continue offering this valuable service for older people in Chelsea.
Ease hearing loss isolation with a range of new gadgets
One in seven people in the UK have a hearing loss - a condition that can lead to isolation and depression, according to RNID, the charity for deaf and hard of hearing people.
The charity's retail arm, RNID Products, offers a range of independence-giving products to ensure those who aren't able to hear as well as they used to, can still enjoy their favourite hobbies and importantly retain their lust for life.
New networking site for people affected by cancer
Cancerbackup, the information and support charity, has launched the first online cancer social network in the UK called 'What Now?' - because thats usually the first question you ask when diagnosed with cancer.
Help Carol find a cure for kidney cancer
6,000 new cases of kidney cancer are found in the UK every year. This number is on the increase.
The James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer is about to undertake the first ever patient survey into kidney cancer in the UK - and they need your help to reach people who have been touched by kidney cancer.
Support network reaches out to retired teachers
The Teacher Support Network, a national charity which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of teachers, is reaching out to help those who are no longer in the classroom.
