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Support was hugely beneficial to us both

Posted By falconms97

"Support was hugely beneficial to us both"

About: Health & Community Care Services / Dementia Support

(as a carer),

On behalf of my husband, I can report that the two hours Dementia Support he received was hugely beneficial to us both.

My husband was very comfortable in the company of Alan, who he had a very good easy rapport with.

This allowed me some time to recharge my batteries and routine with the 24hr care of my husband.

My husband also attends Day Care at the Burns Centre. He has become more comfortable there and I cannot praise the staff highly enough. It is very disappointing to know that the Dementia Support is ending when my husband's condition is worsening. 

Removing this service instead of increasing it does not make any sense. He does not have carers and I rely heavily on this kind of support. 
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Response from Kerry Rennie, Team Manager, Care at Home / Anam Cara, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership last week
Kerry Rennie
Team Manager, Care at Home / Anam Cara,
North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Care at home services and Anam Cara Respite

Submitted on 30/05/2025 at 13:03
Published on Care Opinion at 13:03

Afternoon Falconms97

Firstly thank you for taking the time to post on Care Opinion with regards to the services your husband is accessing, I am pleased to hear that your husband built a good rapport with Alan and we understand the importance of this, we also appreciate the importance of carer support and how these visits have provided an opportunity for you to recharge.

As you know the service is a short term service and this is mainly due to it being in very high demand and the extensive waiting lists at this time for supports across North Ayrshire.

I am also pleased to hear that your husband is accessing Burns Day Service and this is working well.

Thanks again for your kind comments and I will ensure these are passed over to the staff

Kind Regards

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