Your saftey & Wellbeing
Right Time Care is keeping fully abreast of developments relating to the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the UK and Ireland.
Every two weeks we will send you an invoice. This is a request for payment for the care and support you have received. We can send your invoice by post or email. There are other ways you could fund your care, contact our support center.
Choosing the right person or company to provide care and support for you or a loved one is not an easy decision. You need someone who is caring with the right knowledge and skills, someone you can rely upon and most importantly someone whom you can trust.
Preventing Falls
Understanding how trips and falls are more likely to occur is the first step to preventing them from happening. Some groups of people are more at risk of falls particularly if there are hazards in their homes. Right Time offers vital home help to people who are at higher risk.
Sometimes professional home care might be a part of the solution. Right Time Medical can provide essential care and support to help keep you safe and to maintain your independence at home. Different people have different needs, so we will always talk to you about the type of home care that is right for you.
Some medicines can increase the risk of falling because of side effects such as drowsiness, fainting, fatigue or weakness, so be sure to take care at home and as you go about your day. It is also important to note that some medicines may react with each other, which can exacerbate these problems. If you are taking any drugs that may have these effects, talk to your doctor.
At Right Time Medical, we understand how frightening it can be if you or a loved one falls over, however it is vital that you remain as calm as possible. Remember, your reaction after a fall is critical. What happens next can either reduce further harm or, if not managed properly, can cause more injuries than the fall itself.
Support For Carers
The national charity for carers, Carers UK, estimates that there are over 6.5 million people giving care at home in the UK. Families are the major source of care giving. Most often it is women who take on the caring role, many of whom will also have child care responsibilities. More than 200,000 children across the UK are carers. 13,000 of the UK’s young carers provide care at home for over 50 hours a week. This has dramatic consequences for their education, employment opportunities and future lives.
Around two thirds of carers will be juggling paid work whilst looking after their loved one. They often experience conflict between these dual roles. Others may have had to leave their careers because of their caring responsibilities. The loss of income creates financial pressures and a need to cut down to make ends meet. Many carers are unaware of their entitlement to benefits and will end up borrowing money.
As a carer you may be entitled to a range of benefits, some of which are will depend upon the amount of your income and the essential expenses that you have. You may be entitled to carer’s allowance of £61.35 a week to help you look after someone with substantial caring needs. You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for, however you do have to be 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for them. To qualify for carer’s allowance you must also:
Looking after your own health is vital to sustaining your capacity as an unpaid carer. Yet many carers struggle on until they almost reach crisis point before seeking help. It is vital to recognise your own symptoms of stress and seek support early.