Caring safely at home: Resources

We've pulled together the resources that may be helpful for unpaid (or informal) carers looking after their family members or friends.

e-Learning

• Infection control e-learning
• Dementia awareness e-learning

Staying healthy

• Falls: Prevention (NHS)
• Importance of nutrition in dementia (SCIE)
• Eating and drinking factsheet (Alzheimer's Society)
• Helping to prevent pressure ulcers (SCIE)
• Pressure sores (NHS)

Every day support

• Living with a urinary catheter (NHS)
• Constipation (NHS)
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
• Mind
• Mouth Care Matters (Health Education England)
• Take care of your teeth and gums (NHS)
• How long should I wear compression stockings to improve my circulation? (NHS)

Dementia

• SCIE dementia resources hub
• Supporting informal caregivers of people living with dementia (WHO)

If you have a concern

• Strokes (NHS)
• Sudden confusion (NHS)
• NHS 111
• When to call 999 (NHS)

Emergency planning

• Planning for an emergency (Carers UK)
• Intensive care (NHS)
• CPR
• NHS 111
• When to call 999 (NHS)