Resources

Caring Behind Closed Doors: Six Months On (Carers UK Oct 2020)

Reduced services see unpaid carers pushed to the limit - and desperately worried about winter.

Carers UK have continued to work to understand the impacts of the pandemic on carers. This report focuses on the pressures on carers six months on from the national lockdown.

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Caring Behind Closed Doors Six Months On (Carers UK Oct 2020).pdf

Coronavirus Health & Well-Being Poll Results (Health Foundation 2021)

The Health Foundation commissioned Ipsos MORI to carry out a survey of the general public in Great Britain to gather their views on a range of health and care issues in light of COVID-19.

Key findings

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Coronavirus Health & Well-Being Poll Results (Health Foundation 2021)

Engaging Men Earlier: A Guide to Service Design (Samaritans 2021)

This handbook is for anyone commissioning, designing, evaluating or delivering initiatives, services or activities aimed at improving the well-being of men and has been developed by Samaritans 2021.

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Families in Lockdown: Effects on Family and Friend of Someone with an Addiction (Adfam 2020)

This Adfam report looks at the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on the family and friends of someone with an alcohol, drug or gambling problem.

The report shows that lockdown is making it harder for friends and family to cope:

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Families in Lockdown (Adfam April 2020).pdf

First Thought Not Afterthought (Parliamentary Taskforce on Kinship Care Sept 2020)

The Parliamentary Taskforce on Kinship Care was established in December 2018 by Anna Turley, then MP for Redcar.

The aim of the Taskforce is: To raise awareness about and support for, children in kinship care and to highlight the importance of this option for children who cannot live with their parents.

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Kinship Care Parliamentary Report (Kinship Care Parlimentary Taskforce Sept 2020).pdf

How Services Have Adapted to Lockdown Across South Tees (Healthwatch South Tees 2020)

The Healthwatch South Tees report shares details about how flexible and responsive services have been, adapting to the restrictions and changes within the community.

"We celebrate the remarkable determination and willingness that services have shown to ensure the public are still cared for, including those with existing needs and those impacted by COVID-19, to reduce new and existing health inequalities."

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Experiences of Lockdown Across South Tees (Healthwatch South Tees 2020).pdf

Kinship Care State of the Nation (Grandparents Plus 2020)

Grandparents Plus annual survey of kinship carers shows that kinship carers have been left struggling without the support and advice they need to keep their families together.

Key findings:

87% of kinship carers feel proud of their role
91% of kinship carers say the child they are raising in kinship care feels positive about the arrangement

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State of the Nation- Annual Kinship Care Report (Grandparents Plus 2020).pdf

Kinship Care Week

Kinship Care Week is a national week to to celebrate kinship families, raise awareness of the role of kinship carers and say a big, public THANK YOU!

Grandparents Plus will be sharing information and activities across the week on Facebook and Twitter.

We have produced a range of designed posts and pulled together some useful information that you can use and share during the week.

Perspectives of Life Managing a Neurological Condition, Carer Case Study (Neuro Key 2020)

Three case studies compiled by Neuro Key providing insight into some of the everyday challenges carers face and highlighting specific barriers, lack of understanding and awareness of neurological conditions in the legal and health professions as well as the wider community.

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Perspectives of Life Managing a Neurological Condition, Carer Case Study (Neuro Key 2020).pdf

Supporting Working Carers ( Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development 2020)

There are an estimated 3.7 million working carers in England and Wales. A growing number of people are playing a dual role in balancing their jobs with their caring responsibilities. More people have taken on caring responsibilities during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic exposing more people to the impact of looking after a loved one.

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Supporting Working Carers Report (CIPD June 2020).pdf

Supporting Working Carers in Covid-19 (Carers UK 2020)

The latest report from Carers UK on supporting working carers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

'With an additional 2.8 million workers1 having taken on caring responsibilities in a matter of weeks since the outbreak of COVID-19, supporting carers in the workplace has never been so urgent. This year swathes of people – most in their 40s and 50s and in employment – have started caring unpaid for family members and friends who would otherwise manage on their own, but are now vulnerable to COVID-19.'

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Supporting Working Carers in Covid-19 (Carers UK 2020).pdf

The Common Core Principles For Working With Carers (Skills for Care 2012)

Skills for Care helps create a well-led, skilled and valued adult social care workforce. They are a trusted independent charity, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care.

The common core principles for working with carers describe the behaviours carers would like to see when professionals are working with them. They provide a base for good practice and training for care staff.

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Common Core Principles For Working With Carers (Skills for Care 2012).pdf

Unseen & Undervalued (Carers UK Nov 2020)

Research briefing from Carers UK released to mark Carers Rights Day 2020. It captures the contribution that unpaid carers across the UK have made during this unprecedented year.

'Projections based on polling indicate that unpaid carers across the UK have provided an incredible £135 billion of care since the start of the pandemic in March. That’s £530 million of care every day!'