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Being a Good Carer is essential reading for anyone who cares for an elderly person, whether as a professional or as a loved one, in its promotion of the role dignity and respect should play. This accessible and detailed guide includes practical tips, checklists for best practice, and case studies from a wide range of carers that addresses solutions to common problems and giving expert advice on how to deliver compassionate and dignified care to older people. It is easy to read and provides anecdotal experience from carers and tips from the experts. Uniquely, Amanda Waring also provides support and guidance for the carer, on how to maintain energy and commitment, recognise the signs of compassion fatigue and where to get help if you need it. Essential reading for anyone who cares for an elderly person, whether as a professional or as a loved one, Being a Good Carer advocates for dignity and respect for all.

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A totally inspiring book that will change many lives -- Virginia McKenna, OBE, actress, campaigner I urge everyone who is caring for someone to view Amanda's films and work -- Sir Michael Parkinson Amanda leads the way in caring and dignity with her powerful films and work -- Baroness Joan Bakewell A vital book -- Dame Vera Lynn A book that is so needed, Amanda writes beautifully -- Christopher Timothy, actor Amanda shows us all how to be more compassionate, to tend to others and to ourselves. She is an inspiration -- Stewart Pearce, author Amanda shines a light of hope and care into this world, her trainings and masterclasses are second to none -- Elizabeth Purcell, former CEO Poole Hospice Amanda is a force of nature, she connects and engages from the heart with carers, lifting morale and confidence and transforming care -- Cath Gaskell, The Results Company Amanda's deep understanding of burnout and ways to combat compassion fatigue is hugely important and her sharing of how to be with the dying and ease their passing is vital -- Paul Musgrave, former CEO of Forest Healthcare Amanda's films and books and masterclasses are simply the best training tools available -- Professor Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England Could transform how we deliver care * The Lady about The Heart of Care by Amanda Waring * Helpful and stimulating * Caring Times about The Heart of Care by Amanda Waring * Of use to anyone caring for older people * Nursing Standard about The Heart of Care by Amanda Waring *

The author communicates her care and commitment in simple language . . . She communicates her message with clarity and passion . . . Her book will be helpful and stimulating in any care home -- -Caring Times * -Caring Times * Ways that could transform how we deliver care . . . promote better elder and end-of-life care. -- The Lady * The Lady * A practical, supportive little book that would be of use to anyone caring for older people . . . its common-sense approach is refreshing. -- Nursing Standard * Nursing Standard * A timely reminder of the notion and importance of care in its most fundamental and basic terms, that of dignity, trust and compassion . . . Amanda Waring's heartfelt enthusiasm . . . is certainly inspiring. -- Journal of Community Care * Journal of Community Care *

The author communicates her care and commitment in simple language . . . She communicates her message with clarity and passion . . . Her book will be helpful and stimulating in any care home * Caring Times * Ways that could transform how we deliver care . . . promote better elder and end-of-life care. * The Lady * A practical, supportive little book that would be of use to anyone caring for older people . . . its common-sense approach is refreshing. * Nursing Standard * A timely reminder of the notion and importance of care in its most fundamental and basic terms, that of dignity, trust and compassion . . . Amanda Waring's heartfelt enthusiasm . . . is certainly inspiring. * Journal of Community Care *

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Amanda Waring is a campaigner for dignity within health and social care. She is the author of The Heart of Care. A filmmaker, her campaigning film What Do You See has been shown across the world, and she is a leader of training workshops on dignified care of the elderly. Amanda is a presenter for Aged Care TV, an advisor on the government's Dignity Board.

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