4EDEN

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It's mental health awareness week. Please join us in recognising the amazing work the 4Eden team have done over the last year. Supporting people is an emotional journey at the best of time, but this year it's been extremely difficult. We have all supported one another to get through it. We all deal with stress differently, and that's OK. #itsokaynottobeokay

This UK government publication recognises the dedication and commitment shown by all our care workers and organisations to keep people with care and support needs safe during these unprecedented times. Care workers, caterers, cleaners, therapists, personal assistants, social care managers, social workers, and others, all have a crucial role in ensuring that people’s needs are met during this challenging time.

While much of the country continues to work from home, this has not been an option for those providing care and support, who are a vital lifeline to people most in need.

For some, entirely understandably, the desire to continue to provide high-quality services will result in worry or anxiety – particularly when absences among colleagues are adding to individual workloads.

Social care staff face challenges caused by the pandemic in their personal lives too and will be worried for themselves, and their own families. This worry may be heightened for those who are, or have dependants at home who are, considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable and therefore have previously been advised to shield and take additional protective measures at home. There are many who have school-age or pre-school children, or other care duties, and are balancing an increasing workload, looking after children with fewer childcare facilities available and being less able to take time off.

During a time where we are told to practise social distancing, the feeling of isolation inevitably increases among those working alone in isolated services, including personal assistants and home care workers.

Many managers are struggling to maintain resilience during a time of increased pressure and difficult decision-making.

We recognise the significant anxiety surrounding access to personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s important that all of those providing care and support feel protected while doing their job.

There are some care workers that are having to take time off work to begin the recovery process from this past traumatic year.

While this affects services it is essential that we safeguard the wellbeing of those who work in adult social care.

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Health and wellbeing of the adult social care workforce

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