A practical guide to healthy caring

News - 22 January 2018

This is a practical guide for anyone who looks after a friend or family member or have any form of caring responsibilities. It is particularly useful to anyone who are about 65 or older and are new to caring.
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Caring for somebody who is ill or disabled can help people live well at home and be part of their local community, but you also have to make sure you look after your own health and well being too. The advice given here will provide hints and tips on how you can look after your own health as well as support the person you care for. 

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Download the leaflet from the NHS and Public Healh England for either yourself or to give to someone you know cares for another. 

A practical guide to healthy caring
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