Power questions - Carer

Why might it be helpful to you as a carer to have a list of power questions?

  • It can prepare you for an appointment with the HCP of the person you care for and help you get the most out of your meeting.
  • It may help you to feel more involved in the decisions made about the care of the person you care for.

For carers with the service users key worker or other HCP

Carers to ask HCP

Can I have a full assessment of the circumstances in which I support my family member?

Can you advise me on all aspects of caring?

Can you answer questions about medication types?

Can you tell me how I can encourage self-administration?

Can you advise me about the various side effects of different medications?

What should I do if the person I care for stop taking their medication?

What should I do if the condition of the person I care for deteriorates?

Will you discuss the details of my family member's case with me if I feel they are not able to, especially if they are in crisis?

Can you advise me about complementary talking therapies? Possibly CBT, and how I can help my son/daughter/partner/parent/friend to receive them?

Can you tell me what CBT is?

Can you tell me where the person I care for can receive CBT?

Do you think art therapies like music, dance, etc would help and if so can you introduce me to the relevant services?

Do you know of any carers support groups I could join?

Is there anywhere I can get respite from my role?

Can I get professional cover to allow me to have a break if I need it?

Can you advise me about my rights to financial benefits like Carers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and prescription exemption?

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