I was a Carer for several years until the unexpected death of my Wife in 2016. No one was available to help me manage her declining health until I discovered the NHS have a scheme called "Continuing Healthcare". If you can qualify they pay all the costs of providing care whether in your own Home or in a Care Home. This is NOT means tested, unlike Social Services Care services.
Because it was so difficult to convince NHS that our Care Needs were complex I launched a website that has helped lots of people to obtain Professional Care, which includes Respite Care for the Main Carer. Details are on https://continuinghealthcare.wordpress.com/
I hope you are all able to get the Care required & be able to look after yourselves as well.
Best wishes. Peter Garside
Dementia Support Line
Peter Garside
saysI was a Carer for several years until the unexpected death of my Wife in 2016. No one was available to help me manage her declining health until I discovered the NHS have a scheme called "Continuing Healthcare". If you can qualify they pay all the costs of providing care whether in your own Home or in a Care Home. This is NOT means tested, unlike Social Services Care services.
Because it was so difficult to convince NHS that our Care Needs were complex I launched a website that has helped lots of people to obtain Professional Care, which includes Respite Care for the Main Carer. Details are on https://continuinghealthcare.wordpress.com/
I hope you are all able to get the Care required & be able to look after yourselves as well.
Best wishes. Peter Garside