OCT 2022
VOL. 11, ISSUE 1, PAGE 12
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Carers Week 16 - 22 Oct: Millions of reasons to care Did you know there are 2.65 million carers currently caring for a family member or friend in Australia? There are 130,000+ carers in our local health district alone. Carers make an enormous contribution to our community.
Carers Week is a way for us to acknowledge the role carers play in helping us deliver good, patient-centred care.
Coming to hospital can be a daunting experience for patients and their carers. They may be stressed about coming into an unfamiliar environment and may not feel confident about the hospitalisation. We should never underestimate the contribution of a carer’s knowledge and
understanding of the person they care for. Recognising, respecting, and valuing carers is key to achieving positive health outcomes for our patients. This Carers Week, Carer Support Service staff will be handing out badges to health care staff to demonstrate support for carers. We’d like to see as many staff getting involved and wearing an ‘We Love Carers’ badge with pride. We’d also like to ask you
to take the time to thank a carer and acknowledge their contribution to working with us in managing patient care.
Contact Carer Support Service for more information on how you can get involved and support carers. P: 9462 9488, E: NSLHD-Carers@health.nsw.gov.au or visit our website and Facebook page for resources and events happening during Carers Week.
THANK YOU DE'NELLE SALON FOR SPONSORING RNSH INTERNATIONAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY WEEK 2022
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