Understanding carer burnout, what helps prevent it and ways to recover
By Tricia Hendry
Download it here
The items in our carer infopack will help you:
Here is what is in your Info Pack. Download all at once or as single resources.
Understanding carer burnout, what helps prevent it and ways to recover
By Tricia Hendry
Download it here
Carers often worry about what would happen to the person(s) they support if they were unable to continue providing care for any reason. Having an emergency plan is important if something happens to you. Although you may be able to contact someone who is willing to cover in an emergency, we know that this isn’t always possible. Having a plan in place can stop an emergency turning into a crisis, and can give peace of mind for you and those who you care for.
The tools include:
Download the pack and fill out the information fields. This will make it easier for other people to step in for you. If possible, discuss the ‘what ifs’ with the person you support, so they have input into arrangements that would affect them if you were suddenly unable to provide support.
You can also place a copy in your home, or your loved one’s home in a place where someone can easily find it. Share the completed tools with anyone who needs to know about your wishes, and the support needs of your friend or family member (if they can’t easily communicate these themselves).
Keep this information in an easily located place. Talk about the plan with the person(s) you care for, if possible, and with family and friends whom you would like to nominate as emergency contacts. Let people know where they can find it and make sure that the information is regularly updated.
These tools are also useful for anyone self-managing health or disability support needs.
Designed to work with the Time Out Guide this planner helps make taking breaks easy!
It’s based on feedback from hundreds of carers to an online survey undertaken by Carers NZ!
Guide for Carers has practical information to help whānau, āiga and carers who assist family members and friends with a health condition, a disability, or a physical or mental illness. It includes information on services and supports available for carers and can be downloaded here.
(not included in your info pack)
NASCA Find your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agency to ask for an assessment; NASCs are the gateway to most publicly funded support in NZ.
Health & Disability Advocacy Find an independent advocate in your area, plus self-advocacy tips.
Depression Helpline Assess whether you might be depressed, learn about the national helpline, and tryThe Journal self-help tool!
Healthline A free 24 hour telephone health advice service; your call will be answered by a registered nurse.
Continence Helpline 0800 650 659. Your call will be answered by a continence advisor who can refer you for further help.
Health Passport Complete the Passport for anyone who regularly uses medical and support services!
Total Mobility Scheme Subsidised taxi services for people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport.
CCS Disability Action’s Mobility Parking Permit Scheme Information about eligibility and permit types. Apply online!
Health and Disability Commissioner Code of Rights What are your consumer rights as a health or disability consumer?
St John Caring Caller A free telephone friendship service.
Just a Thought A free online self-guided program to improve your mental health. Work through the program at your own pace, in your own time.