When caring ends

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Summary of report content

This report was written by Healthwatch Bolton following a discussion session on being a former carer.

The report was published March, 2017. It is based on comments from the discussion group. It is not known how many people were spoken to.

Overall sentiment was mixed, the experiences and challenges ofbeing a carer were explored in detail.

A set of recommendations has been made. Healthwatch Bolton has suggested some actions that are tangible, but the report does not show whether they were carried out.

Summary of recommendations:

- Overall information, planning and support for those facing the end of care need to be improved

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Bolton
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Name(s) of the partner organisation(s)
Bolton carers support
Primary research method used
Focus group

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Rehabilitation/enablement

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
0
Age group
Not known
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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