Care Companion
Care Companion is a free, simple to use resource developed to support those who care for their loved ones.
What is Care Companion?
Funded by the NHS and charitable sources, Care Companion is an online support platform which has been created by people who are actively involved in supporting individuals with caring responsibilities. This includes a panel of people who have years of hands-on caring experience GPs, mental health specialists and researchers at Warwick Medical School; Global Initiative, a digital agency; managers from local authorities, the voluntary sector, and the NHS.
Who is it for?
This is a service for carers who are seeking personalised help, advice and support.
What does it do?
These are the main features:
- The Resources section contains articles and links that are relevant to your personal needs and situation.
- Address Book lists contact details of support groups relevant to your location and requirement - you can save your own contacts here, too.
- The Diary is a place for you to record events, thoughts, changes in regime and so on. You can download and print these out if you wish to bring along to medical appointments.
- To Do list.
