Improving support for carers
We know how important support for carers is. Carers of
people with Parkinson's can face significant challenges getting the
support and information they need.
Our
2008 members' survey found that only a third of carers
were aware of their right to a carer's assessment and only 11% were
getting help from their local social services.
Carers Week 2010
We are a national
supporter of Carers Week, which
takes place every year in June. The theme for Carers Week 2010 was
'A life of my own'.
Ensuring that carers can gain both an assessment of their needs
outside of their caring role, and access adequate respite, is a key
theme of our campaigning work, including our Fair Care for Parkinson's campaign
Take action
Ask your MP to show support for carers
Use our simple online form to
email your MP and ask them to support carers
We're asking MPs to sign
Early Day Motion 14 to show their commitment to major reform of
the care and support system to benefit carers.
MPs from 4 parties came together to put this forward as one of
the first motions in the new UK Parliament.
Improving the lives of carers - send us your views
We would like carers who live in England to take part in a
Government consultation looking at the national carers'
strategy.
The 10-year national strategy for carers in England was produced
in 2008. The strategy is currently under review and the coalition
Government wants to hear views on what form of carer support should
be a priority over the next few years.
We'd love to hear your views to help us submit our charity
response. Please email our Campaigns team on campaigns@parkinsons.org.uk
or call 020 7963 9307. Our deadline is Monday 6 September 2010.
Or you can submit your views directly through the
Department of Health website. The deadline for direct responses
is 20 September 2010.
Our responses to government consultations
We respond to government and other consultations likely to
affect carers.
In November 2009, we responded to:
Support for carers
We provide information for carers, covering topics such as
caring for someone with Parkinson's, looking after yourself,
financial help and support, and employment issues.
We use the term carer to refer to all those who provide unpaid
care and support for someone with Parkinson’s.
Share your experiences with other carers
Our website forum includes a
carers, friends and family forum, a chance for you to talk to
other carers about your experiences and share your views about the
issues that matter to you.
Contact us
If you're a carer and would like to make your views known,
please email campaigns@parkinsons.org.uk
or write to:
Social Policy and Campaigns team
Parkinson's UK
215 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 1EJ
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