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Carers are being recognised for the amazing work they do supporting friends and family members with disabilities as part of a national awareness campaign.

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Care of people in their last days of life should be based on compassion, respect and, wherever possible, on research evidence. Previously the Liverpool Care Pathway attempted to facilitate this but it was withdrawn after an independent government report found that its uncritical implementation could lead to poor care. This Concise Guideline overviews NICE Clinical Guideline (NG31), which addresses: recognising dying; communication and shared decision making; maintaining hydration; and pharmacological symptom control, including anticipatory prescribing. Doctors may need to change their attitudes to care of dying people and those important to them. Specific areas where practices will need to reflect the individualised approach to care are highlighted. Limitations of the guideline are discussed. Potential barriers to implementation include need for further training and 24/7 availability of specialist support to front-line clinicians.

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This interpretivist community participatory study explores carers’ beliefs about the potential usefulness of counselling in relation to the caring role.

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Despite their important contribution, many carers report feeling excluded by mental health services. Admission to a psychiatric ward can be a traumatic experience for both patients and their carers. Inpatient teams play a crucial role in engaging families, but they report a lack of time, skills and confidence. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability and potential benefits of introducing a family service across three acute wards.

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More than half of local authorities in England spent less on services for disabled people and carers last year, despite the Care Act being introduced.

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In England, there has been an emphasis in government policy on enabling people to combine caring and working.

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People with an intellectual disability who aspire to further education, and who seek employment on their transition to adulthood, need access to a range of supports, for independence, personal and educational development, and collaborative transitioning. This article discusses the importance of family care, service provision, employment, influential past policies and future strategic developments within an Irish context, and how collaboration between all key stakeholders is essential for effective transitioning for people with an intellectual disability.

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The objective of this article is to determine the prevalence of potentially abusive behaviours towards older people by family carers.

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Carers living on the breadline are being financially penalised for taking on important roles that are collectively saving the UK billions of pounds, says the director of a Bradford district-wide charity.

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Experts say that older people are increasingly turning to alternative methods of care as spiralling costs and sharp price rises mean care homes are not worth the money.

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