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For carers

For carers

An INS approach means that we recognise that caring for a loved one with a long-term neurological condition can be challenging. It can lead to social isolation, additional stress and reduced health and wellbeing.  If you are providing unpaid care and support to an adult with a long term neurological condition INS can offer you support and advice.

You may not think of yourself as a carer but if you are looking after and support your partner, parent, relative or friend who is ill or disabled then you are a carer.

How to look after yourself - Insight from a carer

As a carer it is often difficult to find time for yourself, take a break or enjoy old hobbies and interests. As a carer sleep can suffer, eating become unhealthy and overall wellbeing suffers. By offering carer support, befriending counselling and group activities; INS aims to address carer’s needs and enable them to continuing caring for their loved ones. 

Once your carer referral is accepted we will write to you to let you know. A member of the team will arrange to visit you at home. We will discuss with you how INS might be able to help. INS works with other organisations to ensure that carers can access a wide range of additional support. For example, with your consent we will also refer you to either Richmond Carers Centre or carers support services in Hounslow.

You may have become a carer suddenly; perhaps the person you care for had a stroke or head injury or your role may change over time if the person you care for has a progressive condition such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. INS can support you in a number of ways. Our range of services for carers includes training, education, support and respite. Services may be delivered in one to one sessions or in groups and are tailored to meet the carer’s needs.

Carers who receive our services (or the person they care for) normally live in the London boroughs of Richmond or Hounslow.

Ten Reasons for Carers to Write - Catherine Jessop

Catherine Jessop is a writer and carer for her husband Alan, who has a permanent brain injury following a year in hospital with encephalitis. Catherine’s book, Pulling Through: Help for Families Navigating Life Changing Illness, aims to help anyone with the challenge of becoming a full-time carer.

Recently Catherine gave a talk at our INS Carers Week Hub, discussing the therapeutic effect of writing. You can read more about Catherine's journey, and advice for writing and getting published, by clicking here

Click here if you would like to purchase Catherine's book, Pulling Through: Help for Families Navigating Life Changing Illness

INS Programme

INS has resumed more face-to-face services. We continue to support our clients and carers by offering virtual group sessions via Zoom videolink and face-to-face sessions at our base in Twickenham- please see below for details of our current programme. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2017

Updated: 30th June, 2022

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Looking after yourself

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  • Latest news

    Latest news

    Find out what's been happening at INS in our latest Newsletter... INS face-to-face groups have now resumed but we continue to support our clients through video and phone contact... A hugely positive response to INS online sessions during lockdown... Over 150 people, including then Twickenham MP Sir Vince Cable, and the Mayors of Richmond and Hounslow, joined service users, staff and volunteers at York House for INS 25th Anniversary event on 17 October 2019...

  • INS Newsletter

    INS Newsletter

    Details of what's been happening at INS in recent months and plans for the coming weeks in our latest Newsletter... Find out how INS has adapted to increased face-to-face work with our clients and carers, while maintaining many of our popular online groups... We also share some of the experiences of our clients, tell you about new activities, and introduce you to the latest INS team members... Also details of how to get your copy of INS in Lockdown from our Creative Writing group and much more!

  • INS Case for Support

    Find out why INS exists, how we respond to people's needs, and the hugely positive impact that we have.

  • Our Staff Team

    The INS Team includes 13 staff, both full-time and part-time, with generous support from our many volunteers. Sarah Vines began work at INS in August 2020 as our Chief Executive and Clinical Lead.

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  • INS Programme

    INS has resumed more face-to-face services. We continue to support our clients and carers by offering virtual group sessions via Zoom videolink and face-to-face sessions at our base in Twickenham- please see below for details of our current programme.

  • Latest news

    Latest news

    Find out what's been happening at INS in our latest Newsletter... INS face-to-face groups have now resumed but we continue to support our clients through video and phone contact... A hugely positive response to INS online sessions during lockdown... Over 150 people, including then Twickenham MP Sir Vince Cable, and the Mayors of Richmond and Hounslow, joined service users, staff and volunteers at York House for INS 25th Anniversary event on 17 October 2019...

  • Working for INS

    Come and join our team.

  • What is a neurological condition?

    A neurological condition is a disease, illness or trauma that affects the central or peripheral nervous system. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, tremor, cognitive difficulties, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness.

  • Our Staff Team

    The INS Team includes 13 staff, both full-time and part-time, with generous support from our many volunteers. Sarah Vines began work at INS in August 2020 as our Chief Executive and Clinical Lead.

  • Groups and activities

    INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas; some are exercise based, others focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities.

  • Volunteer opportunities

    INS welcomes anybody who is willing to offer their skills and some of their time to assist us in all areas of our work. We already have a team of invaluable volunteers who help us in many ways but we are currently looking for more support.

  • INS Newsletter

    INS Newsletter

    Details of what's been happening at INS in recent months and plans for the coming weeks in our latest Newsletter... Find out how INS has adapted to increased face-to-face work with our clients and carers, while maintaining many of our popular online groups... We also share some of the experiences of our clients, tell you about new activities, and introduce you to the latest INS team members... Also details of how to get your copy of INS in Lockdown from our Creative Writing group and much more!

  • Where we work

    Integrated Neurological Services (INS) provides support primarily to people who live in the London boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. However, we may still be able to offer support to people living just outside this area (eg. in Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing) who are within reach of our base in Twickenham.

  • Donate

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