News & Updates from Suffolk Family Carers
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A conversation can change someones day
National Conversation Week 2018 is all about the simple, pleasurable and rewarding pastime of simply talking to each other. We’re very much a society that’s “always on” and, unfortunately, the
Armed Forces Covenant awards grant to Suffolk Family Carers
The Suffolk Serving Families Project gets the go ahead after the charity Suffolk Family Carers successfully receives a two year grant from the Armed Forces Covenant- Families In Stress Fund.
Suffolk Family Carers Recognition Awards 2018
Over the past few months, we have been asking you, as family carers, to nominate someone who has made a positive difference to your caring role…. it could be a
In Bed with Delirium
“I work for an organisation that provides support for carers”. “What, like the one that goes in to help dress my Nan?” I stifle my sigh as I explain
West Suffolk Hospital wards improve ‘family carer friendly’ rating
Now ward G4, a frail elderly ward, and G8, a stroke ward, have been upgraded from a bronze to silver Suffolk Family Carers award, to recognise best practice such as
Local pharmacy teams recognised for their support for local communities
Twenty-four awards were presented to pharmacy teams and individuals from community pharmacies across the county in recognition of their achievements over the last year. The awards were presented by Abdul
New team will support patients at home to free up beds at Ipswich Hospital
The team will receive referrals from GPs and ambulance staff for patients who have reached crisis point. Members will then carry out a comprehensive assessment in the patient’s own home
Festive frolics at our family carer’s Christmas party
Everyone enjoyed dancing along to some festive classics and there was stand up entertainment from Stephen Bayfield and Peter who performed amazing magic and even played his trumpet! We would
Look after you and your family this winter
Be prepared – Stock up with cold remedies, pain killers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, stave off upset stomachs with anti-diarrhoea capsules and rehydration mixtures, and keep plasters and bandages
