Carers

 

"Carers in this section refers to people such as family and friends who undertake care for a variety of reasons. Their role and their involvement with the person with a stroke is vital from the outset and is likely to be the only constant and continuing relationship with the patient, long after other services have stopped."

(ISWP, 2012, p129)

 

Potential benefits of ESD for Carers

The potential benefits include:

• Specialist input at home rather than remaining in hospital for treatment
• Timely education around stroke and ESD for carers and families
• Effective working relationship with health professionals building to trust
• Support and advice on their loved one's care
• Improving carers' psychological needs as they feel supported