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This link will take you to the webpage of NHS South Tees with case studies on peoples iCU experiences.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care (washing,dressing or eating, for example).Some patients need this type of help in the first few weeks and months after they get home.This link will take you to the NHS Choices web page, which will tell you more about what this allowance is, who is eligible and how to claim it.
This is a very short but relevant article from the BBC’s health page, outlining the findings from a recent UK study into the mental health issues some patients face after Intensive Care.
This is a very short but interesting and relevant article from the BBC’s health page. It outlines a recent UK study involving over 300 patients, the physical problems they faced and wide variation in support they received after they got home.
In this short video, Bob (a former Intensive Care patient) talks about his recovery over the months and years since his accident.
Video length: 7 minutes (Watch now or tap the button above to add this resource to your personal library to watch later) In this short video, Bob (a former Intensive Care patient) talks about his recovery over the months and years since his accident.
This link will take you to the Care for Carers website, which is a voluntary organisation based in Lothian. They offer support groups for carers,open days (twice yearly), advice and support with stress management and a newsletter, amongst other things.
This link will take you to the Carers of East Lothian website. They focus on supporting carers so that they can continue to care for others. They can provide anything from a bit of practical advice when needed, right through to much more support for carers who are struggling to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for someone on a full time basis. They offer: carer support; help with benefits, fuel bills and money issues; short breaks from caring; days out; support...
This link will take you to Edinburgh City Council's Carer Support page.If you care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled and you are unpaid, they can offer advice and information on a great many issues including your rights as a carer; carers' assessment and support plans; local services; breaks from caring; medical conditions and medication and looking after yourself. They can also support you by referring you to other groups and
This link will take you to the VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) website. Their website offers advice, information and support on a wide range of practical, financial, legal and emotional issues.
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