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Challenging our assumptions about carers. Activity three powerpoint. A carer identifies themselves as a carer. Many dislike the title ‘carer’ – detracts from identity of being husband, wife, son, daughter Confusion over the term ‘carer’ – often used to refer to paid care staff - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

Challenging our assumptions about carers

Activity three powerpoint

Page 2: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A carer identifies themselves as a carer• Many dislike the title ‘carer’ – detracts from

identity of being husband, wife, son, daughter• Confusion over the term ‘carer’ – often used

to refer to paid care staff• Different cultures use different words to

explain the concept of a carer• As a result many carers remain ‘hidden’.

sfcuser
add after 'daughter';, parent
sfcuser
insert new bullet point after bullet point onealso insert footnote after 'own';Families don't see themselves as carers. They see themselves as family members looking after their own.footnote; Ward, C Family Matters; Counting Families IN, Dept of Health, 2001.
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A carer is able to voice their concerns• The cared for person might have been

present (carer not wanting to upset them).• A carer may feel inhibited by the environment,

job titles, uniforms.• A carer may not follow what was being said

due to fatigue, anxiety, overload.

sfcuser
add a further bullet point under the present list;.they might have had a bad experience in the past
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A carer is ‘being difficult’ when they appear angry• Likely to be an underlying cause for

the anger• A carer may be in extreme difficulty

rather than it being their personality• No steps may have been taken to

alleviate the situation and issue is still unresolved

sfcuser
insert another bullet point under the existing ones;. 'get it right for him and you get it right for me'
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A carer will read the information you provide• Carer may simply not have time• No account taken of the carer’s condition to

absorb information eg. lack of sleep, memory problems, stress

• May not be in an appropriate format or language

sfcuser
sfcuser
insert extra bullet point;.they may have a learning disability
Page 6: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A carer will have the relevant knowledge and skills• May be new to caring role with no previous

experience of working in care environment• No opportunity provided to the carer for

training • Information on diagnosis, prognosis and how

to deal with condition not provided• Carer is included in the meeting but may be

ignored

Page 7: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A carer will understand jargon and abbreviations• Carer may be entering into an unfamiliar

world which is confusing and bewildering• Carer may be too embarrassed, or is not

offered opportunity, to ask staff for clarification

• Can lead to risks to cared for person’s health as well as their own.

Page 8: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A carer is willing to care or able to cope• Cared for person may say ‘everything is

fine – my family will look after me’. Carer’s views not established

• Is it clear who is the main carer? Are there hidden carers involved? Young carers?

• Carer anxiety about emotional, physical and financial impact on the wider family

• Carer may be ignoring or suppressing own health needs

sfcuser
insert after 'young carers';Are people caring for each other 'mutual caring'? are they caring for more than one person?
Page 9: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A black, asian & minority ethnic (BAME) carer will not require services because of their extended family

• BAME carer may experience additional difficulties combining work with caring due to lack of accessible advice and support

• BAME carer may not share views of caring that are commonly associated with a particular community

Page 10: Challenging our  assumptions about carers

A carer is involved in meetings with medical or social care staff• May be excluded from multi-disciplinary

meetings on grounds of confidentiality leaving them worried, isolated and ill-informed

• If involved, carer may feel they are ignored in discussions

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A carer is able to support the cared for person to attend appointments• Carer may not be consulted or advised

about appointment times e.g. carer unaware of letters of appointment sent to cared for person’s home

• Appointment arranged at unsuitable time or suddenly changed when a carer has made special (and sometimes costly) arrangements

• Carer difficulties when changing appointments

sfcuser
insert extra bullet point at the end of existing list;.practical issues may stop them attending e.g transport or own poor health.