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Please DO NOT disclose real names and places.(Gertie and Jim will always represent my ladies and gentlemen.)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-32896139443334639152014-01-31T02:44:00.003+00:002014-02-11T00:13:07.777+00:00..WE HAVE MOVED!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A new era and good times ahead.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-68858468909012463232013-12-24T01:34:00.000+00:002013-12-24T01:34:30.626+00:00A PRESENT FOR YOU.xI was going to go all out and send a big Merry Christmas but I paused a while...<br />
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Of course I wish merriment, love, warmth, good health... however, I would like to think it is something I would do on any day.<br />
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Right now, I just want to bear a thought for those who struggle with the heightened emotion surrounded by this time of year. Loss, ill health, loneliness, any kind of struggle which doesn't stop for one day because it is Christmas. It can and does carry on.<br />
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I recall staying longer within a visit on one Christmas. Simply because she was on her own, family too far away (all of about a half hour car trip) . She was in her nineties and sat with a withered tree, one present and to be honest she was revisiting Christmas past as best she could.<br />
It was lunchtime and I asked when would she usually open her gift...the morning, but today she couldn't do it,not on her own.<br />
I stayed, and together we sat and I watched her open her present. A tin of sweets. She talked, I listened and between us we recalled Christmas's from different eras and shared festive memories.<br />
By the time I left, she appeared brighter and ready for the traditional Queens speech. <br />
Sadly, it turned out later in the year, it had been her last Christmas.<br />
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The ironic thing was, at the time I too was living on my own but quite happy to spend Christmas on my own. I still cooked a meal, set the table, had a cracker and loved having the Christmas lights on and soft music in the background. I always phoned family and everything..for me.. was a happy time.<br />
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Yes, I would work over the Christmas period and like many would strive to bring a little bit of happiness into each visit.<br />
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I have seen the struggles and heartache many go through and I know happiness...so it just remains for me to now wish you all love and say thank you to those who carry on, to those who support and especially to YOU. x<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-9145840950006932522013-11-21T02:14:00.001+00:002014-07-12T00:04:24.457+01:00YOU CARE FOR OTHERS, BUT WHAT ABOUT YOU? Compassion Fatigue.I have always believed that people you meet through life appear for a reason, at the right time.You see, I feel there is always something new to learn and try to take from each situation insight,understanding and new awareness.<br />
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Quite recently, I found myself chatting to a lady in America (via a forum which has nothing to do with care).Cutting a long story short, I mentioned to her the Carers Coffee Pot and the reasoning behind it. She had a read and got back to me. Oh my, she hit the nail on the head!!!<br />
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So, before I begin, I want to thank her for 'appearing at the right time'......and share with you an excerpt from her reply....<br />
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..<i>.' Being a caregiver myself as a Social Worker for 30 years in different
settings (now Private Practice Counseling) I think your blog is trying
to address something I've seen getting increased discussion among
professionals here = </i><br />
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<i>1. "<b>Compassion Fatigue"</b>... which is when caregivers and helping
professionals get worn down and give so much compassion that it starts
to drag them down and wear them out. </i><br />
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<i>2. <b>"Vicarious PTSD" </b>... which is when a caregiver or helping
professional is exposed to something pretty awful through trying to help
the person it happened to. The caregiver/professional begins to have
similar, but lesser symptoms of PTSD because we are so closely involved
in the trauma.</i><br />
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<i>I agree very much that these are real issues for all of us who provide
care in any way, professionally or as family. I'm glad it's starting to
get looked at. I think when we are not physically well our own selves
that's just one more layer of being drained that we have to deal with.' </i><br />
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Does this ring a bell or two for you?<br />
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Carers Coffee Pot is for all of us who are, or have been, involved in care from whatever level. It is about you the carer. The ups and the downs but more so, how events affect you. I can only go on my own experiences which I have no problem in sharing with you.<br />
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In particular, a post I made last year, explains a situation I found myself in.<br />
<a href="http://carerscoffeepot.blogspot.com/2012/06/stress-where-did-that-come-from.html" target="_blank">http://carerscoffeepot.blogspot.com/2012/06/stress-where-did-that-come-from.html</a><br />
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As ever, I look back,and knowing what I know now...It makes me wonder...Compassion Fatigue eh?! seams to make sense, now I can give it a label! <br />
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<a href="http://When Compassion Fatigue hits critical mass in the workplace, the organization itself suffers. Chronic absenteeism, spiraling Worker's Comp costs, high turnover rates, friction between employees, and friction between staff and management are among organizational symptoms that surface, creating additional stress on workers." target="_blank"></a><br />
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There is so much information out there but here are a few sites I have looked at...</h3>
<a href="http://www.compassionfatigue.org/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.compassionfatigue.org/index.html</a><br />
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Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project explains what it is all about in a way you can relate to. Looking at what the symptons are,showing a way out of it, a wellness plan and resources available to you.<br />
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What caught my eye was this..<i> </i><br />
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<i>'<span style="font-family: Arial;">When Compassion Fatigue hits critical mass in the workplace,
the organization itself suffers. Chronic absenteeism, spiraling Worker's Comp
costs, high turnover rates, friction between employees, and friction between
staff and management are among organizational symptoms that surface, creating
additional stress on workers'.</span></i><br />
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Once again, I thought Yep, that sounds so familiar. As an outsider looking in, it really does give a clearer picture.<br />
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These are some of the symptons recognised within an organisation,<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">'Organizational symptoms of Compassion Fatigue</span> inlcude:</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• High absenteeism</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Constant changes in co-workers relationships</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Inability for teams to work well together</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Desire among staff members to break company rules</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;"> • Outbreaks of aggressive behaviors among staff</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Inability of staff to complete assignments and tasks</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Inability of staff to respect and meet deadlines</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Lack of flexibility among staff members</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Negativism towards management</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Strong reluctance toward change</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Inability of staff to believe improvement is possible</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">• Lack of a vision for the future'</span></i></div>
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I really do suggest you take a look at what they have to say. It certainly makes alot of things fall into place.<br />
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And I would like to end this post with the following quota I came across the other day.xx <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-13533435014791400472013-11-18T01:51:00.000+00:002013-11-18T01:51:36.195+00:00AWARENESS DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2013<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span><span><br /></span></span><span><span><u><b>NOVEMBER</b></u></span></span><br /><span> • 06/11/2013 - 06/11/2013 National Stress Awareness Day</span><br /><span> • 01/11/2013 - 30/11/2013 Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month</span><br /><span> • 08/11/2013 - 08/11/2013 World Radiography Day</span><br /><span> • 11/11/2013 - 17/11/2013 Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Week</span><br /><span> • 14/11/2013 - 14/11/2013 World Diabetes Day</span><br /><span> • 20/11/2013 - 20/11/2013 Universal Children’s Day</span><br /><span></span><br />
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<span><br /><u><b>DECEMBER</b></u><br /> • 01/12/2013 - 01/12/2013 World AIDS Day</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-89111567079053570362013-05-28T22:51:00.000+01:002013-05-28T22:57:47.304+01:00JUNE AWARENESS MONTH FOR......<br />
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<b>June is a very special month for the following causes. A link to each site and an extract from their pages have ben added.</b><br />
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<u>MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE </u></h3>
The following extract is taken from the mnd association site.<br />
You will find so much information and support here..please visit...<br />
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<a href="http://www.mndassociation.org/" target="_blank">http://www.mndassociation.org/</a></h3>
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">"...Motor Neurone Disease
(MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or
nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop
reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting </span></i><br />
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<i>MND can
affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. However, not all
symptoms necessarily happen to everyone and it is unlikely they will all
develop at the same time, or in any specific order.</i><br />
<i> </i><i>Although there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life..."</i></blockquote>
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<u>EVERYMAN MALE CANCER</u></h3>
To find out more and what you can do please make a visit,<br />
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<u><a href="http://everyman-campaign.org/" target="_blank">http://everyman-campaign.org/</a> </u><br />
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<i>"The Everyman appeal was launched in 1997 to raise funds for <b>prostate and testicular cancer research </b>at <a href="http://www.icr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">The Institute of Cancer Research</a>
(ICR). Since then 25,000 supporters have contributed nearly £12million
through the appeal towards our mission to make the discoveries that
defeat cancer. Thank you if you have already played a part. </i><br />
<i>Prostate
cancer is the most common cancer in British men with almost 41,000 new
cases diagnosed each year, while testicular cancer remains the most
common cancer in men aged 15-44. </i><br />
<i>With our supporters’ help ICR
scientists have made significant breakthroughs in the diagnosis and
treatment of male cancers, including discovering and developing the
revolutionary prostate cancer drug <a href="http://www.icr.ac.uk/about_us/achievements/Abiraterone/index.shtml" target="_blank">abiraterone</a>.
The drug was shown to extend life for men with advanced prostate cancer
and has been approved for use on the NHS and throughout Europe and the
US. </i><br />
<i>Our scientists are also leading the way in uncovering the
genetic causes of cancer, having discovered more cancer-related genes
than any other organisation in the world. In prostate cancer, we have so
far found almost 50 genetic alterations that can increase a man’s
chances of getting the disease. In testicular cancer, we discovered the
first eight genetic variants and a new team is in place to seek out even
more. </i>"</blockquote>
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<u>SANDS - STILL BIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH SOCIETY</u></h3>
You are not on your own please visit their site, they are there for you when you need them.<br />
<a href="http://www.uk-sands.org/home" target="_blank">http://www.uk-sands.org</a><br />
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<i>"Sands is an organisation which can offer you support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
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<i>The death of a baby is a devastating experience. The
effects of grief can be overwhelming and parents, their families and
friends can be left feeling dazed, disorientated, isolated and
exhausted.
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<i>It can be hard to take in information, to make decisions or to imagine how you are going to cope.
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<i>At Sands there are people who understand what it's
like because many of us have been through this experience ourselves, and
we are here to help offer <b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/support/overview.html" title="Opens internal link in current window">support</a> </b>and information when you need it.
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<i><b>Support for all</b></i></h3>
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<i>The death of a baby can happen to any one of us. What brings us together in Sands is the common experience of this painful loss.
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<i>Your baby may have been stillborn or died during or
soon after birth. He or she might have spent some time in a special care
baby unit. It may be that your baby died at an earlier gestation or
that you had to make the difficult decision to end your pregnancy. We
offer support whenever a baby dies.
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<i>As well as supporting mothers and fathers, we are
also able to help other members of your family, especially grandparents
and other children. Many people may be touched by your baby's death,
including friends and health professionals, and all are welcome to <b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/contact-us.html" title="Opens internal link in current window">contact us</a></b> for support and information.
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<i>You may not want anything from us right away. We are
here to help whenever you feel you need it. That may be now or in a few
weeks months or even years.
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<i><b>Our core aims:</b></i></h3>
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<i>We have 3 core aims which are to:</i></div>
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<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><i><b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/support/overview.html" title="Opens internal link in current window">Support</a></b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/support/overview.html" title="Opens internal link in current window"> </a>anyone affected by the death of a baby;</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><i>To work in partnership with health professionals to <b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/improving-care/overview.html" title="Opens internal link in current window">improve the quality of care</a></b> and services offered to bereaved families; and</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><i>To <b><a class="internal-link" href="http://www.uk-sands.org/research/overview.html" title="Opens internal link in current window">promote research</a></b> and changes in practice that could help to reduce the loss of babies' lives"</i></li>
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Please show your support in any way you can.<br />
Thank you in advance.x Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-53850402068590151762013-05-24T00:10:00.000+01:002013-05-24T00:10:55.879+01:00FOR ALL THE FUNDRAISER'S.....YOU ARE WONDERFUL.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is the thing...there are so many wonderful and inspiring people out there and <b>YOU </b>are one of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It is true, and you probably don't hear it very often, you probably don't expect it or you probably don't know what to do with such a compliment because you're not used to it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are about to embark on any kind of fundraising venture please, please, please feel free to post it over on our facebook page,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarersCoffeePot" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CarersCoffeePot</a> it's for your charitable cause and we recognise the importance of your chosen charities are very personal to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Whether it is to gain awareness or help towards funding research or enabling young,elderly and their families for respite , whatever the need, then please post your info there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here at Carers Coffee Pot,we will be getting together with Vintage Norah who will soon be making available vintage awareness pins/jewellery very soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Think it's best to let Vintage Norah tell you about it. Here is their post from <a href="http://vintagenorah.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://vintagenorah.wordpress.com/</a>........</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">AN EARRING WITH NO CLASP, FAUX PEARLS FROM A BROKEN NECKLACE, PINK LACE ALSO IN THE ‘ODD BOX’!</span></div>
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It was inevitable that there were going to be the ‘odd’ earring
here and a lonesome button there, even the broken pieces without clips
or clasps!!!! I have a boxful...and this is the plan everyone…!
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is going to be a little recrafting going on. WhereverI can,
I’m going to give these items the new lease of life they all deserve and
continue their destiny of adornment!!! (Ooo,that sounded good!!!)</span></span></h3>
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already gone towards many and various good causes. One of which (in
keeping with her faith) was to help a local church raise funds for a
trip to Lourdes….something which she would have loved as she took part
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So, ‘Awareness’ pins/ jewellery will soon be with us. <strong>Recrafted Vintage Awareness</strong>. It goes without saying that there will be a donation to a chosen charity by ourselves.</h3>
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There has already been interest by a golf club here to raise funds
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You can also follow Vintage Norah on facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VintageNorah" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/VintageNorah</a> and have a browse around the shop on Etsy.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintageNorah" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintageNorah</a><br />
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It amazes me , that even now, you hear that something ( which to me is common sense and respect) can be overlooked.<br />
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I always took the approach; when caring; that I was a guest in their home. Invited to help at what would be a sensitive time for that person and their families. Manners and respect, always. Surely, this goes hand in hand with maintaining a persons dignity at 'all' time?<br />
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It must be such a soul searching decision to have to make and accept outside care. What concerns or worries would you have? How many 'strangers' would be coming into YOUR home, what if I don't like the carer...what if they don't like me....what about the personnal care, toiletting, feeding....my personal space, me, my home!!!! It goes on doesn't it...and if you are in this profession or find yourself caring for your own, please, please be aware of the concerns or anxieties this person may have.<br />
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Over the years there were those who would do as much as they could before the carer arrived, or they would insist that they had 'managed' to wash/cook/taken meds. Sound familiar? Did you ever question why they may have decided that they could do it. Were they able to or could they have just been too embarrassed to let an 'outsider' assist them to shower and dress.<br />
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It takes time to trust, especially with something so personal. By showing respect, maintaining their dignity and 'remembering your manners', will all help for trust to be instated.<br />
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Now, I would like to highlight 'DIGNITY CHAMPIONS'....have you heard about it or know how to become one ? <br />
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This is their link and this is what they are all about...promoting dignity in care...<br />
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<i>"Becoming a Dignity Champion</i></h1>
<i><img align="right" alt="older person " border="0" src="http://www.dignityincare.org.uk/_library/Older_People__5.jpg" height="266" style="height: 90px; width: 138px;" title="older person " width="400" />A
Dignity Champion is someone who believes passionately that being
treated with dignity is a basic human right, not an optional extra. They
believe that care services must be compassionate, person centred, as
well as efficient, and are willing to try to do something to achieve
this. So far over 40,000 people have signed up to be Dignity Champions,
all pledging to challenge poor care, to act as good role models and,
through specific guidelines issued by the campaign, to educate and
inform all those working around them.</i><br />
<i>A Dignity Champion says:</i><br />
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have handed out Dignity Challenge Cards to all staff in my care home -
each time we have a team meeting we focus on one of the 10 Dignity
Challenges and discuss what we can do to meet that challenge. Each
meeting results in us making<br />changes to the way we provide care." </i><br />
<i>Dignity Champions are willing to:</i><br />
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<li><i>Stand up and challenge disrespectful behaviour </i></li>
<li><i>Act as good role models by treating other people with respect, particularly those who are less able to stand up for themselves </i></li>
<li><i>Speak up about dignity to improve the way that services are organised and delivered </i></li>
<li><i>Influence and inform colleagues </i></li>
<li><i>Listen to and understand the views and experiences of citizens. </i></li>
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Champions are all committed to taking action, however small, to create a
care system that has compassion and respect for those using its
services. Each Dignity Champion's role varies depending on their
knowledge and influence and the type of work they are involved in. There
are many small things that you can do that can have a big impact on
people's lives, as well as taking on a more active role if you have the
time to do so.</i><br />
<i>Dignity Champions include health and social care
managers and frontline staff. They also include doctors, nurses,
dieticians, porters, MPs, councillors, members of local action groups
and Local Involvement Networks (LINks), and people from voluntary and
advocacy organisations. People who use care services, their relatives
and carers, as well as members of the public, are becoming Dignity
Champions."</i><br />
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<b>WHAT COULD YOU DO? HAVE A THINK ABOUT IT, THEN DO IT. </b><i><br /></i><br />
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On that note I shall finish off with a poem I have put on here before by Emily Dickinson. For me it captures the moment I would meet a new gentleman or lady who required our help.<br />
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Nah! not for me .<br />
I do tend to be able to help others a lot easier at times than sorting myself out.A protective confidence kicks in and I will keep going until things are resolved. However,(even thinking about it I can feel myself curl up!) when it comes to getting things sorted for myself, it takes a lot of rummaging to find the same confidence!!!<br />
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<i>"March 27, 2013
<b>Doing for Others
Solace in Service
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<i><b> So many times, when we are being of service to others, we find the answer or solution to our own problems. </b></i><br />
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<i><b> </b>When we feel bad, often our first instinct is to isolate ourselves and focus on what’s upsetting us. Sometimes we really do need some downtime, but many times the best way to get out of the blues quickly is to turn our attention to other people. In being of service to others, paradoxically, we often find answers to our own questions and solutions to our own problems. We also end up feeling more connected to the people around us, as well as empowered by the experience of helping someone.
When we reach out to people we can help, we confirm that we are not alone in our own need for support and inspiration, and we also remind ourselves that we are powerful and capable in certain ways. Even as our own problems or moods get the better of us sometimes, there is always someone else who can use our particular gifts and energy to help them out. They, in turn, remind us that we are not the only people in the world with difficulties or issues. We all struggle with the problems of life, and we all feel overwhelmed from time to time, but we can almost always find solace in service.
In the most ideal situation, the person we are helping sheds light on our own dilemma, sometimes with a direct piece of advice, and sometimes without saying anything at all. Sometimes just the act of getting our minds out of the obsessive mode of trying to figure out what to do about our own life does the trick. Many great inventors and artists have found that the inspiration they need to get to the next level in their work comes not when they’re working but when they’re walking around the block or doing dishes. We do ourselves and everyone else a great service when we take a break from our sorrows and extend ourselves to someone in need."</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-39875650363045610062013-03-23T02:58:00.000+00:002013-03-23T02:58:00.449+00:00The problem with difficult people....Lets be honest.. for whatever reason and no matter how hard we may try, we can't always 'get on' with everyone. Whether you can admit it or not, I just want to say ITS OK.<br />
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I strongly believe that everyone we meet through out our lives has a lesson to teach.We appear at the right time, as and when we should.Its just a case of recognising what you can take from each experience.<br />
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You may learn about how certain situations effect you and how to deal with it.You may discover an emotion appears that you thought you had long buried. Whatever the outcome, accept it,and once you have settled asked the question,'what do I do with this?'<br />
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The Daily Om has a great view on this.There is a link a bit further down and you can register to recieve 'Daily Oms'!!! This is their latest and felt it only fitting.<br />
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Carers or not,'dislike' does tend to pop in and out of our lives occasionally,this just may help you to work out what to do with it!!!!<br />
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As much as most of us wish we could exist in harmony with the people we
encounter throughout our lives, there will always be individuals we
dislike. Some simply rub us the wrong way while others strike us as
deliberately unaware. We may judge others as too mean or abrasive for us
to interact with them comfortably. Yet no person should be deemed a
villain because their beliefs, opinions, mannerisms, and mode of being
are not compatible with your own. You need not embrace the rough traits
they have chosen to embody. There may be times in which the best course
of action involves distancing yourself from someone you dislike. But
circumstances may require that you spend time in the company of
individuals who awaken your aversion. In such cases, you can ease your
discomfort by showing your foe loving compassion while examining your
feelings carefully.
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The reasons we dislike some individuals are often complex and, at first,
indecipherable. Often, we are automatically averse to people who are
different because they compel us to question our values, spirituality,
culture, and ideologies, threatening to undermine our self-assurance.
Realistically, however, those you dislike have no power to weaken your
life’s foundations. In fact, your aversion to specific individuals may
actually be your response to your fear that specific qualities you see
in them also exist within you. Their presence may force you to face
internal issues you would rather not confront. If you meet someone who
inspired an intense, largely negative response in you, ask yourself why
your reaction is so laden with powerful emotions. Remember that you
control your feelings and, if necessary, you can minimize this
individual’s impact on your well-being by choosing how you will respond
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Though you may not have an immediate breakthrough, your willingness to
consider your dislike rationally can help you better understand the root
of your feelings. Your aversion to certain individuals may not wane
over time, yet the comprehension you gain through reflection can help
you interact with them sympathetically, benevolently, and with a greater
degree of kindness. There is nothing wrong with recognizing that you
are incompatible with some people. You may never achieve a shared
harmony with those you dislike, but you can nonetheless learn to
modulate your reactions to these individuals and, ultimately, to coexist
peacefully with them."</span></span></i><br />
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Always on the look out for the variations of care services required. the following link is a great source for finding current uk work.<br />
Please take a look, even if it is just out of curiosity...you never know.<br />
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<a href="http://www.liveincarejobs.net/" target="_blank">http://www.liveincarejobs.net/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-65840337384045189742013-03-15T22:06:00.000+00:002013-03-15T22:06:10.068+00:00You are doing just fine!Its March already,where does the time go?<br />
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Its so easy sometimes to loose track of time..you carry on doing what you do each day and all of a sudden you realise that so much time has passed.<br />
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Caring, can be the same and depending on who you work for ,the shift patterns (although you love what you do) can take its toll. All of a sudden you are grasping onto the moment when it is your day off and you can have a lie in!<br />
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With me it was every other weekend off. Not so bad.However , many don't realise the time you start , finish oh and did I mention you have to see to your own family as well.<br />
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A typical day would be up at 530am to get myself ready and out the door ,allow for travel time and be at first visit for 7. In and out of visits till about 2,phone goes and you get called back out, get back home do bits and pieces before you know it ,you are getting ready to go back out for the night run and probably won't get back till about 1030ish on the night.An hour to unwind,bed about midnight up again at 5.30am.<br />
You get the picture.<br />
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Yet, it is still the most rewarding job to do.Tiring,definately,but most rewarding.<br />
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Once again, these silent angels run around the community and no one really notices.<br />
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I do. You bring life into the homes of so many and spread light in the darkest of moments.<br />
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From the Heart....THANK YOU.xxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-33569710971220981792012-12-08T02:19:00.000+00:002012-12-08T02:19:35.446+00:00SCOPE...“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Have had a lovely conversation with a gentleman from<b> SCOPE </b>today. Sadly, i'm not in a position at the moment to commit each month financially to this wonderful cause.However, he did agree that it would be ok for me to put something on the blog. True to my word ,here it is. My gift to you...awareness,pass it on.<br />
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<b>SCOPE</b>, what are they all about...in their own words, this is what they do<br />
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<i><b>'... We're all about <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns" title="Campaigns">changing society for the better</a>, so that disabled people and their families can have the same opportunities as everyone else.</b></i><br />
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</b></i><i><b>Everything we do is about creating <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/scope-numbers" title="Scope in numbers">real and lasting positive change</a> in individual lives and in the world around us. We believe that together we can create a better society.'</b></i><br />
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Now,as professional carers,you and I all know just how close to home the reality of all these families go through on a daily basis.<br />
I freely admit that it wasn't until I became a carer in the community that I realised the huge scale of help and support required.Too often we acknowledge difficulties but tend to think that it is happening somewhere else.<br />
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So, lets stop this 'not in my backyard' approach and do what we can to help.<br />
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When it comes to donations it is a personal choice and Im sure that if we were in a healthy financial position many charities would benefit.<br />
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Choosing your charity is also a very personal choice and that is respected.<br />
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On this occasion, I would just like for you to get familiar with SCOPE.There are many ways you can help, and there is a fantastic support network in place.<br />
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<b>HOW YOU CAN HELP..</b><br />
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<li class="collapsed first menu-mlid-1160687"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/supporters">Supporters area</a></li>
<li class="collapsed menu-mlid-1160613"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/donate-scope" title="Make a donation.">Donate to Scope</a></li>
<li class="collapsed menu-mlid-5463"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraising-events">Fundraising events</a></li>
<li class="collapsed menu-mlid-7341"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteering">Volunteering</a></li>
<li class="collapsed menu-mlid-1156738"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/corporate-partnerships">Corporate partnerships</a></li>
<li class="leaf menu-mlid-1156914"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/campaign-us">Campaign </a></li>
<li class="collapsed menu-mlid-1156885"><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraising-us">Fundraising </a></li>
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Take a look at this link for more information<br />
<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help" target="_blank">http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help</a><br />
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Our services are designed to support disabled people in England and Wales throughout their lives.<br />
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Local <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/dialuk" title="DIAL Network: local disability information and advice services">Disability Advice and Information Lines (DIALs) </a>and <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/resources-and-links" title="Scope Response: links and resources">Scope Response</a> offer the best combination of local knowledge and national disability expertise.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/education-and-learning" title="Education and learning"><img alt="A girl" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/pictures/Scope_1.-girl-with-toy_90x90px.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" /></a><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/education-and-learning" title="Education and learning">Education and learning</a></h2>
We offer disabled people education and learning opportunities tailored to their needs and abilities.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/short-breaks-and-leisure" title="Short breaks and leisure"><img alt="A man playing snooker" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/pictures/Scope_5.-snooker-guy_90x90px.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" /></a><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/short-breaks-and-leisure" title="Short breaks">Short breaks</a> </h2>
Our flexible options include after school schemes, support in the home and support in the community.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/residential-care" title="Residential care"><img alt="A smiling man" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/pictures/Scope_11.-guys-chatting_90x90px.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" /></a><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/residential-care" title="Residential care">Residential care</a> and <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/supported-independent-living" title="Supported living">supported independent living</a></h2>
We offer solutions ranging from residential and small group homes to supported independent living schemes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/employment-service" title="Employment and training"><img alt="A smiling man" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/pictures/Scope_Thorngrove_TIm_-Conifer_90x90px.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" /></a><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services/employment-service" title="Employment and training">Employment and training</a></h2>
We never set limits on disabled people’s potential. Find out about the range of employment opportunities we offer.<br />
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Scope charity shops raise millions of pounds to fund <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/services" title="Services for disabled people and their families">our work with disabled people and their families. </a><br />
We have nearly 250 shops selling a range of good-quality items to suit all budgets. <a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/what-you-can-find-our-shops" title="What you can find in our shops">You never know what you might find in our charity shops!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/new-goods" title="Christmas cards at Scope charity shops">Our charity Christmas cards </a>are now in store!<br />
There are lots of ways to help your local Scope shop:<br />
<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/recycling-and-donating-goods-our-shops" title="Recycling and donating goods to our shops"><img alt="A Scope shop" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/pictures/Scope_Tonbridge_Refit2_90x90px.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" />Recycling and donating goods to our shops</a><br />Every bag you fill up is worth £20 to us. It's a great way to recycle and to support our work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/volunteering-our-shops" title="Volunteering in our shops"><img alt="A Scope volunteer" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/scope-volunteer-90.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" /></a><a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/volunteering-our-shops" title="Volunteering in our shops">Volunteer with us</a><br />
By giving your time you can really help - there are lots of ways to get involved.<a class="ext" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0sf-Et6d0Es" target="_blank" title="Watch the video "Volunteers for Scope Charity Shops" on YouTube"> Watch the video "Volunteers for Scope Charity Shops" on YouTube</a><span alt="This link will open in a new window" class="ext" title="This link will open in a new window"></span>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/work-our-shops" title="Work in our shops"><img alt="A member of staff" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/Scope-shop-staff-90.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" />Work with us</a><br />Find out why we're a good employer and a great place to work!<br />
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<a href="http://www.scope.org.uk/shops/find-your-local-scope-shop" title="Find your local Scope shop"><img alt="A Scope shop" height="90" src="http://www.scope.org.uk/sites/default/files/Shop_0.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 5px;" width="90" />Find your local Scope shop</a><br />Use our shop finder to get details of your local shop or call 0870 120 4120 for more information.<br />
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You will have to do the hard graft, but at least its a start and a stepping stone to hope. <br />
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Whether you require care or you are a <b>carer having to look for employment </b>for whatever reason I hope these will be of help to you.<br />
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<a href="http://www.liveincarejobs.net/" target="_blank">http://www.liveincarejobs.net/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.carehome.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.carehome.co.uk/</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ukdirectory.co.uk/health-and...and.../nursing-agencies/" target="_blank">www.ukdirectory.co.uk/health-and...and.../nursing-agencies/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mencap.org.uk/mencapjobs" target="_blank">www.mencap.org.uk/mencapjobs</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rightcareindex.com/browse/care-at-home/in/dorset" target="_blank">http://www.rightcareindex.com/browse/care-at-home/in/dorset</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/weymouth" target="_blank">www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/weymouth</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.simplyhired.co.uk/a/jobs/...care.../l-dorchester,+england" target="_blank">www.simplyhired.co.uk/a/jobs/...care.../l-dorchester,+england</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sunshinecare.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.sunshinecare.co.uk</a><br />
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<a href="http://ww.nurseplusuk.com/jobs/healthcare-assistant46" target="_blank">ww.nurseplusuk.com/jobs/healthcare-assistant46</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/social-care/weymouth" target="_blank">www.reed.co.uk/jobs/social-care/weymouth</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.indeed.co.uk/Care-Manager-jobs-in-Weymouth" target="_blank">www.indeed.co.uk/Care-Manager-jobs-in-Weymouth</a><br />
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...there will be more to follow!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-66191401981634681672012-10-14T01:03:00.001+01:002012-10-14T01:03:28.153+01:00REABLEMENT...LEARNING PROGRAMME!I came across this site and automatically thought of you!<b> </b><br />
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<b> REABLEMENT UK</b> <a href="http://www.reablementuk.com/" target="_blank">http://www.reablementuk.com/</a><br />
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It is a site providing programmes of how to carry out reablement effectively and I couldn't help thinking, if this is the way to go, then there is a lot more in depth training available out there on how to approach and implement good and effective reablement practise in visit.<br />
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When I wrote about reablement back in May, I did touch on the area of how it was ,for some, hard to change your mindset of caring in this situation.<br />
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<a href="http://carerscoffeepot.blogspot.co.uk/2012_05_01_archive.html" target="_blank">http://carerscoffeepot.blogspot.co.uk/2012_05_01_archive.html</a><br />
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Have a look and see what you think.It certainly refreshed on approaches and maybe it will spark a light for you too.<br />
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<a href="http://www.reablementuk.com/" target="_blank">http://www.reablementuk.com/</a><br />
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This what they say,<br />
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<i>" Dedicated and passionate about Reablement, we are focused on supporting
front line staff to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to
confidently work with individuals so they may regain their self care
skills, and where possible be free from on-going services."</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-82934379484039324732012-10-01T21:35:00.001+01:002012-10-01T21:35:06.426+01:00It's where you should be.“Each experience in your life was absolutely necessary in order to have
gotten you to the next place, and the next place, up to this very
moment.”
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2960.Wayne_W_Dyer">Wayne W. Dyer</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-6342617449089067652012-10-01T21:22:00.002+01:002012-10-01T21:27:15.779+01:00HIGH STRESS & LOW MORALE<br />
Yet more stories on stress levels....something which can't be avoided..<br />
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.publicservice.co.uk/feature_story.asp%3Fid%3D20770&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAAOABA9JSmgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=b8J09nikxdM&usg=AFQjCNGezAePs01UBOhzRS7jYV2PHAPA5g" style="color: #1111cc;" target="_blank">No end in sight to high <b>stress</b> and low morale</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361" style="color: #777777; text-decoration: none;">Public Service</a><br />Levels of <b>stress</b> are high due to autocratic and bureaucratic <b>management</b> styles, 98 per cent of <b>managers</b>
have experienced a recent reorganisation and 46 per cent have been
involved in compulsory redundancies. As a result 42 per cent want to
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<i>"What I find surprising is the implication that senior managers aren't
aware of low morale, high stress and general dissatisfaction or that
this situation may have an impact on managers' health and individuals'
performance."</i><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-29568356114525775632012-09-30T00:59:00.002+01:002012-09-30T00:59:47.785+01:00CARERS STORECUPBOARDA quickie....! Just to let you know that the CARERS STORECUPBOARD page has been updated. I love seeing all the gadgets available and (as a bookworm) all the relevant books available.Its a little goldmine, even if I do say so myself!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-36529465777556441342012-09-30T00:11:00.000+01:002012-09-30T00:11:03.774+01:00...CARE IS NEEDED NOW!Wow. Have a read of the following link...It certainly pulled at a few heartstrings and at times I felt a little uncomfortable reading it. Yet, it brings to light the situation care can be in without the right funding and cut backs.It also highlights what a true carer is like,its all in the name...carer.<br />
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The question is....as a careworker, have you ever felt that no matter how often you report back the reality of a situation nothing seems to get done or it takes longer than it should? It is frustrating and then there is all the 'we have to pass it onto...' who isn't in the office and when they do get to deal with it a few days later you find out they have had to pass it on to some else and so on ,and so on...! You get the picture. Just to end my little rant....These are peoples lives you have the privilege to be a part of, they are NOT a number,they are NOT a file,they are NOT a statistic. Care is needed NOW, not when there is a WINDOW in the diary.<br />
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2210268/Uncaring-Britain-One-despairing-care-workers-account-countrys-shameful-neglect-elderly.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgAIAAoATAEOARA1YadgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=NtRnvK-SFXo&usg=AFQjCNEwe3P5qKihJQg79N0m1zX196fXWw" style="color: #1111cc;" target="_blank">Uncaring Britain: One despairing care worker's account of this country's <b>...</b></a><br /><span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361" style="color: #777777; text-decoration: none;">Daily Mail</a><br /><b>Carers</b>
like me visit once or several times a day to provide help with
dressing, washing, meals, cleaning, shopping and medical care, enabling
the frail and the needy to retain their last bit of independence by
keeping them out of care homes for as long <b>...</b></span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-18837202869247801492012-09-28T23:35:00.000+01:002012-09-28T23:35:27.520+01:00STRESS MANAGEMENTI have come across these great tips for managing stress through the following link<br />
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<a href="http://www.howtoee.com/20-stress-management-tips-that-give-results/" target="_blank">http://www.howtoee.com/20-stress-management-tips-that-give-results/</a><br />
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Take a look and see what you think.<br />
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I recognise a lot of the 'tools' which I have used over the years and very often not aware at the time of what I am doing!!! They have helped.<br />
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One of my affirmations each day when Im particularly low and anxious is,'God,nothing is going to happen today, that You and I can't handle together.' <br />
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A snippet of the tips suggested to use on <a href="http://www.howtoee.com/20-stress-management-tips-that-give-results/" target="_blank">http://www.howtoee.com/20-stress-management-tips-that-give-results/</a><br />
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<i>1) Focus on your breathing</i><br />
<i>2) Use the power of visualisation</i><br />
<i>3) Take a break from your hectic schedule and find time for yourself.</i><br />
<i>4) Smile a lot </i><br />
<i>5) Get some physical exercise on a regular basis. </i><br />
<i>6) Go out there and spend some quality time with nature.</i><br />
<i>7) Grow self-awareness</i><br />
<i>8) Pay attention to what you’re thinking about and how it is affecting you. </i><br />
<i>9) Spend more time with your family and friends.</i><br />
<i>10) Go ahead and play indoor or outdoor games that interest you</i><br />
<i>11) Try out affirmations as they are great to make you feel positive from the inside out.</i><br />
<i>12) Stop complaining and start fighting what’s bothering you.</i><br />
<i>13) Empty your thoughts on paper. </i><br />
<i>14) Learn to say “no” </i><br />
<i>15) If you’re worrying about taking a decision which is bringing in
stress then simply ask yourself – what’s the worse that could happen?</i><br />
<i>16) Get more organized</i><br />
<i>17) Make sure you’re getting ample amount of sleep</i><br />
<i>18) Know who you are and value your uniqueness, your individuality.</i><br />
<i>19) Prepare for what’s going to come.</i><br />
<i>20) Become good at time management </i><br />
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Give yourself five minutes to have a look! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988394510618237867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466684567723260361.post-19547739004719974392012-09-25T20:59:00.000+01:002012-09-25T20:59:47.128+01:00BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT<br />
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/tuberous-sclerosis-complex-awareness-month%09.html" target="_blank">Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awar</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month%09.html" target="_blank">Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2012 </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/national-bullying-prevention-month.html" target="_blank">national Bullying Prevention Month 2012</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/domestic-violence-awareness-month.html" target="_blank">Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2012 </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/international-day-of-older-persons.html" target="_blank">International Day of Older Persons 1 October 2012</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-smile-day.html" target="_blank">World Smile Day 5 October 2012</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/jeans-for-genes-day.html" target="_blank">Jeans for Genes Day 5 October 2012</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/national-personal-safety-day.html" target="_blank">National Personal Safety Day 8 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/backcare-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">BackCare Awareness Week 8-12 October 2012</a></div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/humphreys-pyjama-week.html" target="_blank">Humphreys Pyjama Week 8-12 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/dyslexia-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">Dyslexia Awareness Week 8-14 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/encephalitis-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">Encephalitis Awareness Week 8-14 October 2012</a></div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/baby-loss-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">Baby Loss Awareness Week 9-15 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-mental-health-day.html" target="_blank">World Mental Health Day 10 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">World Sight Day 11 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-arthritis-day.html" target="_blank">World Arthritis Day 12 October 2012</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day.html" target="_blank">World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 13 October 2012</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/backcare-awareness-week.html" target="_blank"> </a></span></div>
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<a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/backcare-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">BackCare Awareness Week 17-23 October 2012</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://national-awareness-days.com/world-osteoporosis-day.html" target="_blank">World Osteoporosis Day 20 October 2012</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Day 21-27 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">International Stammering Awareness Day 22 October 2012</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">Mole Day 23 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">Wear it Pink 26 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">Make a Difference Day 27 October 2012</a><img align="middle" height="14" width="21" /> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4466684567723260361">World Psoriasis Day 29 October 2012</a></div>
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