This is something that has not been well recognised, and if the carer becomes over-tired, over anxious, it is bad for the patient. It is a very complex situation, which must be regarded case for case. Also over a long period of time the requirements change, the carers become older, and possibly less capable, and thus require support themselves. This indicates the need for carer support workers, which is gradually being recognised, as specialsit from the Care Workers assigned to those who care for the physically disabled. Many more such specialist Care workers are needed.
Any comments welcome.
One of the first essentials is that G.Ps have an audit of patients suffering from the condition. In this way these vulnerable people can be referred firstly to specialist services, from where they proceed to the rehabilitative services. No 9-7 day with holidays. This is something that has not been well recognised, and if the carer becomes over-tired, over anxious, it is bad for the patient. It is a very complex situation, which must be regarded case for case.