Do you care?
This podcast is for any informal carer or family member whose loved one is requiring homecare services. Each podcast explores how to navigate the complex world of social care, with the aim of supporting people to make the right decision for them and their family.
Podcasting since 2024 • 6 episodes
Do you care?
Latest Episodes
What getting it right means to me
Caroline and Winifred discuss what it means to her and her family when the care team, especially Linda get it right when providing care and support to her. They explore how to get the most out of your relationship with a care worker and what do...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:25
Loss of independence felt like a bereavement to me
Caroline and Vinnie discuss how Vinnie's deteriorating health left her feeling angry and facing a sense of loss, which in her words felt like a bereavement. Up until Vinnie's hospital discharge she had been incredibly independent and it took he...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:22
Caring for a loved one in later life
Caroline chats to Jo about her late Father Roy. Jo was Roy's informal carer and after losing her Mum, Jo and Roy became ever closer. Roy came to accept that he had had a good, long life and actively talked to Jo about hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:08
Is it just me, or does everyone feel guilty?
Judith and Caroline discuss how Judith agreed to accept support for her husband Ian, after a very powerful conversation with their son. They chat about the importance of trust, acceptance and advocacy when arranging care and how the right care ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:33
How to choose a homecare provider
Choosing a care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting to say the least. In this episode Caroline chats to Chris, the wife of Phil who had a very stressful experience securing long term care provision. Chris and Caroline&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:43