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Advice and Support for Family Carers
You Are Not Alone
Our campaign celebrates and supports the unseen, unheralded commitment that millions of people make to loved ones who struggle to cope at home.
Caring Unseen: 1000 family carers share their experiences
We work in partnership with families everyday and witness the love, care and concern shown by worried family members who might not even think of themselves as ‘carers’.
To better understand the scale of the quiet crisis unfolding behind front doors across the country, we polled 1000 carers about their support, wellbeing and perspectives about the future.
The results are stark and demand action. You are not alone.
Download our full report to find out more.
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You Are Not Alone. We’re here to:
- Join up families with local support services
- Provide free local drop-in information sessions
- Campaign for more family carer support
- Provide free information guides written by experts
- Interview experts across the sector to share ideas and advice
- Talk through difficult situations via our ‘Book a Call’ feature
- Raise awareness of the lack of support and advice available
- Help health and social care colleagues to support families
We’re here for you
It can be overwhelming and isolating and we believe there isn’t enough information, support and resources available for people needing extra help and their loved ones. We are on a mission to help; through providing information sessions, interviews with experts, local knowledge and helpful care tips.
Our “You Are Not Alone” campaign aims to address the lack of support and resources for individuals needing some extra help to remain independent and their family carers.
GoodOaks, with its partnership approach, seeks to empower families and improve lives by providing essential support and celebrating the joy of staying at home.
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Watch our videos for support and advice
Caring for a loved one with Dementia: Howard’s Story | GoodOaks Homecare
Meet Howard, a devoted husband and family carer, as he shares his personal journey of caring for his wife, Val, who had dementia.
Caring for a loved one with Dementia: Sam and Rupert’s Story | GoodOaks Homecare
Join us to hear Sam and Rupert’s touching story and gain valuable insights into the world of family carers.
Balance & Mobility | Clinical Lead for Community, Long-term Conditions and Neurology at AECC | Katie
In this video, Katie discusses how neurological conditions, such as strokes or diagnoses of diseases like Parkinson’s, can significantly impact both the affected individuals and their families.
Finding the right care for you
In this enlightening video, Rachael shares invaluable insights into the challenges faced by individuals seeking care, especially in the initial stages of uncertainty.
Financial planning
Join Emma, a Chartered Financial Planner at Baker Davies, as she shares invaluable insights into financial planning for care.
Preparing for the future
Join us as we discuss preparing for the future with Joe and Cariad, Solicitors specialising in Wills, Trust and Probate from Steele and Raymond.
You Are Not Alone
55%
of unpaid carers feel aren’t meeting the needs of their own health and wellbeing
30%
feel they can’t maintain the current level of care they are providing their loved ones
23%
feel unable to meet the needs of their loved ones
62%
felt stressed in the last week, 50% higher than the general public
2x
more likely to have felt lonely in the last week
20%
did not have a good understanding of any care and support options