BLOCK ONE - UNIT ONE - PT 2

BLOCK ONE - UNIT ONE - PT 2

1. Feelings experienced by those being cared for

   • Loss of power and control
   • Feeling a burden
   • Fear
   • Isolation
   • Lack of choice

2. FACTS - 6 million carers - 58% women 42% men. 175000 young carers

3. Hussain et al. (2002) - young and disabled

   • parents should look ahead in order to foster independence.
     • Ann has not looked into aids and adaptations that could possibly give Angus control over his life.

4. 1950's - Mrs Bliss

   • Children arranged a rota for her care and jointly assured shopping and cleaning were done

5. Bethnal Green

   • Shared family care is less likely than was experienced by Mrs Bliss in the 50's as families are more scattered.

6. Family care became of public interest in late 20th century