Sandwich carers

1.3 million people in the UK are known as a ‘sandwich carers’ – those who have the dual responsibility of caring for sick, disabled or elderly relatives, as well as their own children.

More than a quarter of ‘sandwich carers’ are now reported to be suffering from depression and anxiety, according to new figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Those carers are also struggling financially, with one in three saying they are ‘just about getting by’ financially, while one in ten are ‘finding it difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to cope.

Hugh Stickland, Head of Strategy and Engagement at ONS, said: “This affects more women than men, with women more likely to feel restricted in how much they can work alongside looking after older, sick or disabled relatives and children. The well-being of sandwich carers is varied, with parents who spend less than five hours a week looking after older, sick or disabled relatives seeing slightly higher health and life satisfaction compared with the general population. “However, those who spend more time caring show lower levels of health and life satisfaction and are more likely to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety.”

Mental Ill-health Prevalence

The prevalence of mental ill-health has been found to increase with the amount of care given. More than a third of sandwich carers providing at least 20 hours of adult care per week report symptoms of mental ill-health, compared with 23 per cent of those providing fewer than five hours each week. One in four report health problems, relationship troubles and isolation among the difficulties also related to their caring role.

Helen Walker, chief executive of Carers UK, added: “Given these pressures it is no surprise that more than a quarter of sandwich carers report symptoms of mental ill-health, and that this increases with the amount of care provided. As well as impacting on carers’ health and wellbeing, the strain also takes its toll on their ability to work – more than two million people have given up work to care for older or disabled relatives.

“It is vital that the Government provides ambitious proposals for the funding and delivery of adult social care in the upcoming Green Paper – proposals that better support older and disabled people, giving the sandwich generation the ability to better manage work and caring responsibilities. It must ensure that they receive practical and financial support to care without putting their own lives on hold.”

How Everyday Can Support You

EveryDay can provide respite care to carers through our three wellbeing centres located across North Tyneside.

To obtain a free and confidential benefit check or to book a free taster session give our friendly Customer Service Team a call Tel: 0191 2877028

Useful Links :

Age UK North Tyneside Information & Advice https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/information-and-advice/

Wellbeing Centres in North Tyneside  https://everydayuk.org/wellbeing/

Dementia UK https://www.dementiauk.org/sandwich-carers-have-a-crying-need-for-personal-and-professional-support/

Express Article https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1006834/Dementia-care-UK-sandwich-carers-how-to-get-help-charity

EveryDay offers exciting new dementia specialist roles

A new and exciting specialist role has become available for Personal Support Assistants with a Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent to work in the field of dementia in North Tyneside and Newcastle.

EveryDay is the social enterprise wholly owned by the charity Age UK North Tyneside which already boasts a team of four Admiral Nurses (there are only 10 in the whole of the North East) and four Dementia Service Coordinators.

Specialist Dementia Training

EveryDay Personal Support Assistants receive specialist dementia training and professional support developed and delivered by our team of Admiral Nurses, who are registered Mental Health Nurses. The dementia expertise and experience our team bring is a lifeline to families living with and beyond dementia. It supports them to live more positively with dementia, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our specialist dementia care is essential to ensure a person’s individual needs are met allowing them to remain within familiar surroundings at home with our support, this role is extremely rewarding for that reason.

This is an exciting and specialist role for someone with existing care expertise looking to develop and strengthen their dementia knowledge and expertise. Team members are supported by our Admiral Nurses and undertake regular clinical supervisions, ongoing dementia training is also provided including Maintaining Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) and a Virtual Dementia experience.

The Specialist Role

Within this role EveryDay specialist Personal Support Assistants will provide a highly responsive, person centred service and be part of developing our exciting and innovative ways of working with GPs, Mental Health teams, Social Services and Admiral Nurses, with the aim to help people living with dementia make more of life.

We are looking for highly motivated, empathetic individuals who are passionate about providing the highest quality care and support services for our customers.

EveryDay Employer Of Choice

EveryDay provides a competitive rewards package (pay award pending) and enhanced rates of pay for the right candidate, as well as progression opportunities within care through our Career Escalator. We are an Investor in People organisation and strongly believe in continuous personal development and talent management.

If you feel you could be the right candidate for this rewarding and specialist role then give our Recruitment Team a call today Tel 0191 2877011

Apply Here

https://everydayuk.org/join-our-team/application-form/

 https://everydayuk.org/indeed-jobs/0a68c167b913c7f91f52/dementia-specialist-care-assistants/

https://everydayuk.org/specialist-health-care/

Useful Resources

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/dementia-services/

https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2598190126

https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/admiral-nursing/

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/

You are the unsung heroes of the illness wars

Who care for us the casualties of Fate’s cruel hand of cards

You are the bothering warriors, the ones who really care, who go that extra mile

Who see behind the reek of druel and pee , a Mother and a Mother’s smile

You are in the midnight corridors, you are the bedside barricades when our time is nearly gone and our fight is near it’s end

I have been there with you on those lonely battlements

I have been there

I have seen there what you do, my un-sung heroes

And I

Will sing you

Ali Finlayson resides at Crossgates in North Tyneside, his care provision is provided by EveryDay Care at Home.

EveryDay Is Different When You Care

EveryDay Is Recruiting Right Now

EveryDay currently has several care career vacancies and we’re attending the next Newcastle Jobs Fair located at the Assembly Rooms, Fenkle St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU on February 22nd to showcase them.

Recruitment Event February 22nd 10-13:00

The Jobs Fair is a great way to speak with our recruitment team and Care Managers face-to-face. You can register with us on the day for care career vacancies.

Why not collect information on available roles, ask us about what that role really involves, discuss career aspirations and learn about our ‘career escalator’, apply for jobs, or even have a mini interview on the day.

What you need to do

It is a good idea to bring up to date copies of your C.V. along with you.
If you know of anyone looking for a job, please let them know of this event or why not give us a call now ? Tel 0191 2877011

Our friendly recruitment team will be delighted to chat to you about any queries you may have about our current roles. Why not take a look at our website in advance of the event and decide what might be right for you. https://everydayuk.org/join-our-team/vacancies/

Give us a call before the event if you are looking for a new role or are considering a change of career path in 2019 . Tel 0191 2877011

EveryDay is different when you care. Join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of others every day. Our customer testimonials speak for themselves. https://everydayuk.org/about-us/testimonials/

Useful Links

https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/skills-for-care-partner-zone/adult-social-care-great-career   Every day is different- why social care is a great career.

The event takes places in the Chandelier Suite and is free to attend .

Directions to the event https://bit.ly/2CJtHjo

Parking locally can be found here https://bit.ly/2TlrQXF

EveryDay Care is expanding it’s care reach to encompass the Newcastle and Gosforth postcode areas.

On November 13, Newcastle City Council is hosting a free adult social care Jobs Fair in the Banqueting Hall of the Civic Centre, Newcastle. The fair will be running between 10am and 3pm and will provide an opportunity for you to find out more about EveryDay Care opportunities.

Tyne and Wear has been selected as a pilot area for the National Adult Social Care Recruitment Campaign which will run throughout November and will include TV, radio and printed publicity. There has never been a better opportunity for you to explore a career in care with EveryDay.

Why Join the EveryDay Care Team

EveryDay offers staff a clear progression route from Personal Support Assistant Level 1 up to Level 3 Specialist Support Assistant. Our rates of pay have been enhanced to recognise both the national minimum wage and the extra responsibilities you hold as a community carer.

We are an Investor in People and believe in continuous personal development and talent management. Our team makes a real difference to the lives of our customers – they tell us so. Take a look at some of our customer testimonials https://everydayuk.org/about-us/testimonials/

Working with EveryDay you’ll receive the following:

• Paid Training and Induction
• Mobile Phone or allowance
• Paid DBS check
• Childcare Vouchers scheme
• Two free EveryDay Uniforms
• £200 refer a friend payment scheme
• 20 days paid holiday – separate to hourly rate
• Staff Engagement Forum
• 8 days paid bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Paid travel time – separate to hourly rate
• Loyalty award after 2 years
• Mileage paid at 20p per mile
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Double time paid for Christmas and New Year
• Pool cars available
• Career escalator

Useful Links:

Staff Testimonials https://everydayuk.org/join-our-team/staff-testimonials/

Meet Our Team https://everydayuk.org/about-us/meet-the-team/ 

Newcastle Care Vacancies  https://everydayuk.org/jobs/care-worker-newcastle/

Every Day is Different  http://www.everydayisdifferent.com/consider.aspx

Contact Our Recruitment Team Now

If you are unable to make the jobs fair don’t worry you can talk to us direct. Our friendly HR team will be delighted to talk to you about our current role vacancies.

Why not give us a call Tel 0191 2877011 . A career in care is waiting for you with EveryDay Care.

Prestigious accolade for nurse who dedicates working life to improving lives of people living with dementia

A nurse who dedicates her working life to improving the lives of people living with dementia has had her efforts recognised with a prestigious accolade.

Rachel Watson is Senior Admiral Nurse for Age UK North Tyneside, a charity dedicated to helping older people make more of life.

It supports hundreds of sufferers of dementia and their carers every year in North Tyneside, with 381 carers and 560 individuals in North Tyneside helped last year.

Rachel was given the accolade ‘highly commended’ by judges overseeing the prestigious Sue Pembrey Award, which recognises exemplary nurses and midwives across the country.

Rachel, who hails from Northumberland but has led her Admiral Nurse team in North Tyneside for almost three years, said: “I feel very humbled to have been nominated for the Foundation of Nursing Services, Sue Pembrey Award, and to have been highly commended is amazing.”

This Admiral Nurse leads an eight -strong team within the Admiral Nurse and Dementia Service, which operates in a partnership between Dementia UK and Age UK North Tyneside.

The Charity provides one-to-one support, specialist groups and activities, peer support, wellbeing centres and care at home for people living with dementia and their carers.

The Judging Panel Said

A statement from the judging panel highlighted Rachel’s passion for her work in improving the lives of people with dementia.

It said: “Rachel is passionate about patients and families and how she works and intervenes with families to enable a balance of care of the person with a dementia and for their nearest loved one who is often the carer.”

The Sue Pembrey Award recognises nursing and midwifery leaders who are excellent role models, are committed to enabling care with a team who feel supported and valued.

It is named after Dr Sue Pembrey, who was one of the UK’s outstanding nursing leaders of the late twentieth century.

Her work included supporting the academic development of clinical nursing and the development of nursing practice through strengthening nurses’ leadership roles being committed to patient-centred hospital care.

Age UK North Tyneside’s Chief Executive Commented

Alma Caldwell, Chief Executive of Age UK North Tyneside said: “‘We are very proud of Rachel being highly commended in this prestigious award.

“She is a great ambassador and lead for our wonderful dementia team who provide valuable advice, comfort and support to people with dementia and their families from pre diagnosis, throughout their dementia journey to end of life care.”

Local Support Services

Our Admiral Nurse and specialist dementia services can be accessed by contacting us Tel: 0191 2808484

Access further detail on our dementia specific activities and events locally  https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/dementia-services/

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Visit Rowan Croft

Imagine you are deaf. You can’t hear your alarm clock. You can’t hear your text messages. You miss out on social interactions. That’s what life is like for deaf people, and it can be very isolating and lonely. Deafness does not just affect a person’s hearing. It is an invisible disability that isolates people from others. It can strip people of their confidence and destroy their sense of independence.

Deafness can also be exhausting. People who suffer from hearing loss are unable to look down at their phones or newspaper and hear what somebody is saying like hearing people take for granted. They have to concentrate on lip patterns to hold conversations, they have to focus on a person’s facial expressions and grasp onto the little sound they can hear and then try to make sense of it all.

This, plus living in constant fear of missing a crucial sound like a fire alarm, can be mentally and physically draining for deaf people.

Not being able to hear sounds is only half the battle for deaf people.

Hearing loss detaches people from interactions with others. It makes understanding those who mumble or turn away during conversations impossible. The human world is built around interaction and community support, and deafness can take all of this away

A hearing dog can make a big difference.

Training a hearing dog starts when a puppy is just a few weeks old. And although it’s hard to believe these adorable puppies are capable of changing lives – with a bit of help (and a lot of praise and cuddles) they really do make a monumental difference to deaf people.

EveryDay Care’s Rowan Croft Wellbeing Centre in Killingworth recently played host to two Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Sammy a miniature poodle has been in training for almost 18 months and will soon be allocated to an older person in a care setting. He and his canine colleague Goldie the Golden Retriever (who is a Hearing Dog Ambassador) paid a visit not just to brighten our customer’s day but of course to undertake further training. Our wellbeing centres in North Tyneside are a hive of activity and a perfect setting for some additional socialization with older people.

Our customers provided them with lots of cuddles, pats and treats and enjoyed their company immensely. They chatted to handlers Lucy and Ailsa about their own pets and one of our gentleman Bart discussed the merits of greyhound racing in the North East region many years ago.

Lucy explained that she has 8 dogs of her own but is currently working with 14 Hearing Dogs. The waiting list to receive a dog locally is 2 years. The dogs are specialized and their training takes up to two years at an eventual cost of £40,000 over the dog’s working lifetime.

To learn more about the cost of accessing our Wellbeing Centre Services why not give our Team a ring Tel: 0191 2877028

To learn more about Hearing Dogs For The Deaf

https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/about/

To donate to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf to ensure this life changing service continues

https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/sponsor-a-puppy/

Useful Information Sources in the North East

http://www.ndcs.org.uk/me2/are_you_a_parent/find_a_club/deaffriendly_3.html

https://www.ntw.nhs.uk/services/north-east-mental-health-deafness-service-walkergate-park/

Falls And The Elderly

Here in the UK there are more than 500,000 people aged over 65 who attend accident and emergency departments as the result of accidents at home every year. Statistics show that the majority of these being from a fall.

It is recorded that over 3,500 people in England and Wales unfortunately die every year following a fall and nearly 300,000 people will need hospital treatment. It is known that many older people who suffer from falls may never fully recover from either the physical or indeed the psychological impact of their injuries. It is a very sad fact that falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75.

It is also known that the fall itself often doesn’t cause a serious injury; if the faller is unable to get themselves back up following their fall, they are statistically more likely to suffer from things such as hypothermia and pressure sores. We know that most accidents in the elderly are the result of falls from stairs, steps or even from standing on a chair with over 60 per cent of deaths resulting from accidents on stairs.

As we get older it has to be acknowledged that we are more prone to falling and we forget that we cannot respond as quickly as we used to be able to, when we trip or overbalance. Also as our eyesight deteriorates with age it is far easier to miss a step or trip.

Prevention

• Items should not be left on the stairs as it is too easy to trip over them
• Ensure that damaged carpets are repaired and try to avoid repetitive carpet patterns that can affect perception this makes it more difficult to see individual stairs.
• Ensure landings, stairs and hallways are well lit with two-way light switches
• Ensure banisters are secure and sturdy, two easy-grip handrails gives more stability

General help and advice to prevent injuries:

As we age we are more prone to lose our balance through sudden movements, e.g. getting out of chair too quickly – this is often more evident if taking medication for high blood pressure. Getting up very slowly and bringing the head up last can help to reduce the dizzy effects of postural hypotension.

Floors and surfaces should be as clear as possible. Things such as worn rugs, slippery floors and paths, uneven surfaces, trailing flexes, and items left lying around make falling far more likely.

Pay more attention to footwear – ill-fitting shoes that have lost their grip, or old slippers not put on properly will often precipitate a fall.

Grab rails and places to sit down in the bathroom and kitchen can be really helpful if suddenly feeling dizzy.

Floors should be cleaned carefully to ensure that they are not slippery and any spillages immediately and thoroughly removed.

Advice for someone following a fall:

• Stay as calm as you can and don’t rush to get up – give yourself time to establish whether you are hurt.
• Lie still and work systematically up your body to check for pain or bleeding when moving your limbs.

If you are unhurt:

• If you feel able to get yourself up you are advised to do this very slowly. Roll over so that you can get onto your hands and knees and then look around for a stable piece of furniture, such as a chair or bed. If possible then find something soft to kneel on to protect your knees.
• Hold on firmly to the furniture with both hands and use the furniture as a support to assist you in getting up.
• Get up very slowly leaning forward onto your knees, with the cushioning beneath them and holding onto something to help yourself up.
• Take time to recover and phone someone to tell them what happened.

If you are hurt:

If you are hurt or unable to get up;

• try to get someone’s attention by calling for help (use your mobile phone if you have one to hand),
• bang on the wall or floor to alert neighbours,
• or press your emergency aid call button (if you have one).
• Alternatively, try and crawl to your telephone and call someone local or dial 999 to call an ambulance.

Do not exhaust yourself trying to get help.

• It is important that you remain calm and if possible try to cover yourself with something warm, such as a rug or coat. Wrap yourself up as well as you can and get as comfortable as possible.
• It is important to shift your body weight frequently (move around, wriggle) to prevent yourself getting pressure sores and to keep the circulation moving.
• Get any grazes or cuts checked by a medical professional – particularly on shins as it is important that they are appropriately assessed, cleaned and dressed to avoid getting leg ulcers.

We strongly advise that you attend a Practical First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.

Please visit https://firstaidtrainingnortheastltd.co.uk/ for more information about  First Aid North East Ltd courses who provide this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice.

First Aid North East Ltd is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information.

Written by Steve Richardson for First Aid Training North East Ltd Tel: 07378 306077

 If you’d like to learn more about Age UK North Tyneside’s services to assist you to stay fit, well and healthy at home why not give us a call Tel 0191 2808484

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/home-from-hospital/

Cupper With A Copper

We recently introduced an initiative within EveryDay and Age UK North Tyneside to improve links within the local community. More specifically our local constabulary here in North Tyneside.

Formed in 1974, Northumbria Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the areas of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It’s the sixth largest police force in England and Wales. The Northumbria Police headquarters are located in Ponteland, Northumberland.

Northumbria Police serves a population of 1.5 million people and covers an area of more than 2,000 square miles in the North East. This runs from the Scottish border down to County Durham and from the Pennines across to the North East coast. Northumbria is one of the largest forces in the country and is recognised as one of the top performing in the UK.

Under the leadership of Chief Constable, Winton Keenen, Northumbria Police is committed to reducing crime, disorder and building trust and confidence in its communities.The force has around 3,138 police officers, 1,503 police staff and 177 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who work together to prevent, detect and reduce crime in the Northumbria area. (figures last updated 1st October 2018)

Community Police Officers have visited with Age UK North Tyneside within Jarretts Coffee House and are now are making regular visits within our wellbeing centres with EveryDay Care .

End Loneliness In North Tyneside

As part of our campaign to #endlonelinessinnorthtyneside this initiative is hoped to forge stronger links with the community, specifically our customers and provide them with an opportunity to voice their opinions, any concerns they might have and generally chat at their leisure.

To learn more about this campaign https://www.sign-nt.co.uk/endlonelinessinnorthtyneside/

To learn more about our local force https://www.northumbria.police.uk/

We make the news https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-tyne-45287770/wallsend-baby-yoga-class-brings-old-and-young-together

How to select your provider https://ukcareguide.co.uk/home-care-agencies/   https://ukcareguide.co.uk/home-care-costs/

Our Wellbeing offer is unique to North Tyneside https://everydayuk.org/wellbeing/ Why not give us a call to hear more or book a free taster day for your loved one

Tel 0191 2877028

Praise for Linskill Park Team

EveryDay has three Wellbeing Centres across North Tyneside. They are designed to help people maintain their independence. Customers  come along and spend the day of half day with us. They make friends, have a spot of lunch and perhaps learn a new skill or take part in an activity of their choice. Carers are welcome to attend too, or they can use this time as a respite break.

Our centres are located in Wallsend, Killingworth and North Shields. Linskill Park in North Shields caters solely for our customers who are living with dementia. In addition we have a specialist team of Admiral Nurses and dementia coordinators who support families to access the very best advice, information and support.

What Our Customers Say

We recently received a letter of thanks from a family who use the Linskill Park centre on a regular basis to provide social stimulation for their Mum and of course an opportunity for respite for themselves.

Mrs H said

“My Mam attends Linskill Park three times a week and has been attending for over a year now.

Firstly I would like to address the Linskill Park team who are employed there now. When my Mam first started going there it seemed as though there were a lot of staff changes but I cannot stress how impressed I am by the current Team Leader, Janice Morton. She is very professional but in a caring and compassionate manner.

My Mam feels so comfortable being left at Linskill Park with the team which in turn gives me the freedom to have a few hours without any worry whatsoever.

While Janice was on holiday Wendy Dack took control and again I was thoroughly impressed with the way everything ran so smoothly and efficiently.

Of course I must also express my appreciation for the other team members including; Jason, Emma and Tracey. They are definitely a star team and an asset to your company.

I am so grateful, I can honestly say that if my Mam had not started to attend your centre I just don’t know where we would have both ended up. It is for that reason that I felt I had to write to you to express how valuable this team has been to me and my family.

The words competent, efficient, experienced and skilful can only begin to touch on what a wonderful service they are providing.”

Access This Service

If you would like to learn more about our Wellbeing Centres in North Tyneside which can offer bathing, hairdressing, chiropody, podiatry, intergenerational sessions, chair based exercise, Tai Chi, crafting and above all competent care within a safe and welcoming environment give us a call.

We can offer a free taster day or half day at any of our centres to see if they meet the needs of your family.

Contact our Customer Coordination Team Tel 0191 2877028 to enquire further .

Useful resources for carers

https://everydayuk.org/wellbeing/ Our Wellbeing Centre locations in North Tyneside

https://everydayuk.org/specialist-health-care/ Our specialist dementia services

https://services.northtyneside.gov.uk/sign/ My Care North Tyneside Directory for carer services

https://bit.ly/2OuN835 North Tyneside Carer’s Centre

https://bitly.com/# Dementia UK

https://bit.ly/2Ovm1F9  Healthwatch North Tyneside