Carers Guide to Savings & Discounts

🎁 1. Local Discounts & Memberships Pembrokeshire Leisure – Free 6‑Month Membership Who: Unpaid carers aged 13+ Includes: Gym, swimming, classes, health suite & health checks across all county leisure centres carers.org+8alinahomecare.com+8discountsforcarers.com+8pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk. How to Access: Obtain a Carer Recognition Card (via Carers Support Pembrokeshire) and register online or at any leisure centre. Short Breaks & […]
How to safely manage a falling person?

🧑⚕️ 1. Immediate response a. Ensure safety Assess the environment: Remove hazards (e.g., rugs, spillages). Prevent further harm: Stay with the patient, reassure them calmly webapps.stoke.gov.uk+13nhsinform.scot+13extranet.nhsglos.nhs.uk+13rdash.nhs.uk+1dgft.nhs.uk+1. b. Check for injuries Encourage them to stay still and quietly assess pain. If there’s potential head, neck, spinal, hip, or limb injury—or they are unable to get up—do […]
The Drag Lift… Condemned since 1981

This refers to lifting or supporting a client under the armpit by use of the carers crook of the elbow. It could be used to lift someone up the bed, support to a standing position or to lift off the floor. This lift puts strain on the patient’s shoulders, transfers strain to the lumbar […]