When someone close to you has a chest, heart or stroke condition, it changes your life too.
As a caregiver, it can be difficult to balance your own wellbeing with your role, and to find information or advice specific to your situation.
This is why we have developed our video education service for caregivers to provide support and guidance within your caring role.
The videos provide information, advice and commonly asked questions are answered, specifically for caregivers of people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions.
They feature:
- Anne Marie Marley, Respiratory Nurse Specialist
- Roisin Dorrian, Cardiac Nurse Specialist
- Diane Crooks, Stroke Nurse Specialist
- Siobhán Doyle, Physiotherapist
- Catherine Lowry, Speech & Language Therapist
- Sinead Tumelty, NICHS Health Promotion Officer - 5 Steps to Wellbeing
- Maura Corry, Pharmacist
- Karen Deery, NICHS Care Services Coordinator, Senior Yoga & Pilates Teacher - Restorative Yoga
- Andy Bell, NICHS Senior Care Services Coordinator - Respiratory Services Signposting
- Dawn Beckett, NICHS Care Services Coordinator - Stroke Services Signposting
- Amy Coey, NICHS Service Improvement Lead - Cardiac Services Signposting
- Nikki Horne, NICHS Care Services Coordinator & Caregiver - My Story
- Allen Crooks, Caregiver - My Story
Watch the video below to see a preview of the programme's videos.
You’ll find advice on:
- Understanding and managing the condition your loved one is living with
- Practical tips for day-to-day care
- Looking after your own health and wellbeing
- Coping with stress and changes in family life
- Answers to common questions caregivers ask
Who are the videos for?
These videos are for caregivers of people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions.
Whether you’re new to the role or have been caring for years, you’ll find useful information, new ideas, and reassurance that you are not alone.
How do I sign up?
To access the programme, please fill out a referral form by clicking on the button below.
