with additional needs.
fear for the Carer.
www.merlinannualpass.co.uk
For local support go to: www.familysupportlink.co.uk
Acts as a photo ID that can be used to easily communicate your access requirements to events and venues.
Family Support Link’s mission is to provide accessible and non-judgemental support across Northamptonshire, we aim to reduce the physical, psychological and emotional harm caused to families and individuals living with or caring for someone who is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Sensory Impairment A sensory impairment or sensory disability is the common term used to describe: • Hearing Impairment and Deafness A sensory disability (or sensory impairment) is one which affects one or more of the senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste or spatial awareness. A person does not need to have full loss of a sense to have a sensory impairment, and some minor impairments are very common. • Visual Impairment, Sight Loss or Blindness • Dual Sensory Impairment (Deaf Blindness) A person does not have to have a full loss of a sense to be considered impaired. A person may be born with a Sensory Impairment, or this can develop throughout their life. With all our senses, we require the use of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell to process. Not having partial or total control of a sense can change the way a person processes their day-to-day life, and they may then require assistance to remain safe, complete aspects of daily living or communicate effectively with others. This assistance comes in the form of things such as assistive technology, adaptations to the home or work environment and assistance animals. Local organisations can support with this as well as help with social engagement via community-based groups, talking books and training for Carers.
www.accesscard.online Addiction & Recovery
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. A person can be addicted to anything however
most associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. Other forms of addiction can include gambling, smoking, sex, solvents, shopping and even work.
An addiction to something can lead to a dependency. This is where the person is “dependant” on whatever they are addicted too. There are lots of reasons why an addiction begins, sometimes this isn’t known. This could be for the way something makes them feel physically and mentally, it can make someone feel powerful and create an enjoyment. A person may experience a feeling “high” and can often then make this hard to stop. Being addicted to something means that not having it causes withdrawal symptoms, or a “come down”. Because this can be unpleasant, it’s easier to carry on having or doing what you crave, and so the cycle continues. Caring for somebody who has an addiction can be challenging and can often leave a Carer frustrated, confused and fear with constant worry. There is often a fear of not knowing who to talk too due to the stigmas attached to addiction. With a person who has an addiction there comes highs and lows, maybe due to withdrawal or treatment. This can then impact the Carer. There could be displays of aggression and/or verbal and physical abuse towards the Carer. In addition, this could pull the person into criminality again causing stigma and
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