How can a friend get help with her husband?

Jemma01

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82143845#Comment_82143845

i dont think it's unsolvable, if she needs someone to accompany him while she steps away, then there are services that can, they charge money though, and it could become draining depending on how often she wants to be out.

https://carers.org/getting-a-break/sitting-and-befriending-services

https://goodlifesorted.com/services/sitting-service/

I would see this as a last resort, because the initial one is her saying no, I need a break, and I will take it. I will see you later.

tooldle

Is there a Carers Centre nearby? They can be useful sources of information/contacts. Ours can signpost to a companion service, which is able to take clients out and about.

Yorkie1

If he enjoys things like bridge or chess, and could learn to use a computer (if not already comfortable with that), there are loads of online games clubs he could participate in, for example

FlorayG

Thanks everyone for useful info - I've passed it all on for her to investigate.

It's hard to know where to start when all this is new to you