Some carers looking after cancer patients in the UK are carrying out vital healthcare tasks without adequate training, according to a survey carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Some carers looking after cancer patients in the UK are carrying out vital healthcare tasks without always having adequate training, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Some carers had found sources of support and information, but others had not.
Some carers saw the value of the DA to be used in a peer support capacity.
Some carers would appreciate emotional support but others did not want additional services.
Some carers may welcome paid care and others may find it an intrusion, making a private place, public.
Some carers commented on how care-recipients felt 'useful' (daughter) or ' said they treat me like a human-being' (daughter).
Some carers came to an understanding that their relative was dying when their suspicions were confirmed by professionals.
Some carers provided evidence of possible misinterpretation of pain and breathing symptoms by clinicians prior to the index hospital presentation.
Some carers saw the groups as an opportunity to share experiences or 'complaints' about their caring role in general.
Some carers were doubtful they would be able to engage their relative in a programme of activities at home.
