Working with Dementia/Mental Health

Kerry has worked with individuals with Dementia in their own homes and as a care worker in Residential Care.  Kerry understands the importance of giving someone time to respond and not to set them up to fail when asking questions that they may find difficult to answer. 

To support any individual, it is vital that family (Husband, Wife, Children, Parents) feel supported too as, without them, the cared for person is unlikely to be able to maintain good quality of life in their own home.  Kerry has links with carers support services and will work closely with them to ensure the support in place is right for both the cared for and any carers involved. 

Help For Care work closely with colleagues in Specialist Mental Health Services including Community Psychiatric Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists and AMHPs (Approved Mental Health Professionals).  In 2003 Kerry spent six months working in a specialist drop in centre for people with Mental Health difficulties and worked with individuals on a 1:1 basis and in group settings.  Help For Care also has strong links with local Psychiatrist who work privately, where additional support can be gained, being able to complete joint visits if required.