No words can fully express my gratitude towards the Carers Couch team. My journey as both a carer and also as a cancer patient has been full of ups and downs. Not only has Carers Couch always helped me find the information and support when I needed it, I have also felt looked after ...
(Carer, Crisis team, individual interview) Similarly, personality disorder diagnoses underpinned stigmatisation and service exclusion, with recurrent risks unaddressed: They’ve said they’ll never take me back with the same presentation, which is self-harm. I’m not going to morph into someone ...
Independent self-referral by patients is strongly discouraged. Even if the initial phase of the transplant is a success, patients should be aware that risks of treatment, such as infection and organ damage, last for many months and, in some cases, years after the transplant procedure. As with...
In this blog by Matthew McKenzie, we will explore the reasons why unpaid carers should connect with other carers, structured around several key areas: emotional support, reducing isolation, accessing resources, practical advice, and mutual support for self-care. If you want to watch the 20 minut...
When asked about its utility in triage, four operators said they found the DT and PL useful in making an appropriate decision concerning referral. Three operators mentioned the benefits of objectivity. Some operators stated that they would have formed the same conclusions without the instrument, with...
The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that excessive carer burden is modifiable through a telephone outcall intervention that includes supportive care, information and referral to appropriate psycho-social services. Secondary aims include estimation of changes in psychological health and quality...
A common theme identified was having the opportunity to take the time to reflect on emotions, accompanied by thoughts about how self-reflection was difficult to achieve in a carer role: “…the minute you don that carer’s hat you forget about yourself, you become less of a priority and so...
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The emotional consequences of a cancer diagnosis are well documented and range from emotional distress, defined as suffering associated with feelings such as shock, fear, and uncertainty, through to psychological distress that may manifest as depression,
and stated that participation was anonymous and that participants had the right to withdraw at any time without consequences. Country partners also added their country-specific referral mechanisms with respect to external education, care, and support professionals in case of need. Once they had given...