Tailor-made support for you
Support from By Your Side can include any or all of the following:
A safe space to talk
A confidential space to talk about and process your caring role
Caring for elderly parents
How to help them maintain independence
Encouraging them to plan for later life
Setting boundaries
Caring for someone living with dementia
Keeping them safe
Maximising their quality of life
Practising compassionate communication
Understanding what other support is available
Local authority/social services
Overview of benefits
Signposting to other organisations
Connecting with other care professionals eg social workers, occupational therapists, geriatricians
Future care planning
Carer emergency planning - in case you are incapacitated
Advance care planning - expressing your wishes for you/the person you care for in later life and at the end of life
Overview of Lasting Power of Attorney (for finance and health/welfare)
Understanding mental capacity and consent
Caring for someone at home
Keeping someone safe at home
Guidance on finding private carers
Respite options for the carer
Residential care
Person-centred review of options
Overview of funding for residential care
The emotional impact of watching someone move into care
Family dynamics
Sensitive conversations with parents/siblings
Maintaining boundaries
Managing the emotional load
Support groups for carers
We are available to facilitate bespoke support groups for carers.
Please contact us to discuss.
Information sessions for groups
We run information sessions for carers and professionals eg Caring for elderly parents, or Caring for someone living with dementia.
Please contact us to discuss.
We will start with a free 15-minute phone call to discuss the support you are looking for and plan our work together (no obligation). Book here
Individually booked sessions: £80
Pre-paid bundle of 3 sessions, £225
Pre-paid bundle of 6 sessions, £420
Pre-paid bundle of 9 sessions, £585
By Your Side is not an emergency or crisis service. If you, or someone else, are in immediate danger, you should contact the appropriate emergency service.