Hartlepool carers was formed in 1994 by a group of local carers who, because of their personal experiences, knew of the limited support that was available to them. As a result of their active campaigning and work with Hartlepool Voluntary development agency, three years joint finance funding was obtained in 1995 to establish on official carers support group.
Please go to our website www.hartlepoolcarers.org.uk for more information.
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Carers to miss out on more NHS money
Carers are set to miss out again on NHS money earmarked for them, a new report has found.
The Government committed £100m in NHS funding to provide support for carers in 2010/11, but research by The...
17.03.10
More on: Carers to miss out on more NHS money
Government concedes to pressure from carers
Care Services Minister Phil Hope announced yesterday that he will hold Primary Care Trusts accountable for their spending on carers’ breaks.
The announcement comes after mounting pressure from carers...
10.03.10
Lib Dems unveil carers respite cash plan
Lib Dem leader, Nick Clegg, is expected to announce today that he will be promising carers one week’s respite for those who care for over 50 hours a week.
The Liberal Democrat "guarantee" is to be outlined...
22.02.10
Consensus at care conference leans towards a comprehensive system
Today leading voices in the care and support sector, including charities, local authorities and care providers, came together to discuss the key issues facing the care system and give their views to...
19.02.10
Politicians on course to fail carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is calling on all political parties to recognise that they cannot deliver support for older and disabled people without unpaid carers.
Carers save the UK an estimated...
04.02.10
good afternoon
what lovely day its been here in norwich dry breeze has died
hazy sunshine nice to get out in the garden
doug - 17.03.10
sports relief
Mark Christopher Steel I'm doing 6 miles at the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Bromley Mile. My goal is to raise £200.00. Please sponsor me and help me reach my fundraising goal! socialmedia.sportrelief...
madmark66 - 15.03.10
Help needed please
Hi everyone
I care for my husband who has chiari malformation and syringomyelia, he is in constant pain on high dose painkillers and is constantly catching infections.
What I need help with is...
izzy25 - 10.03.10
Carers funding in the news this morning
Hi guys,
There was lots in the papers about funding for carers this weekend and this morning...
Our PCT / carers breaks story was on the front page of yesterday's Sunday Telegraph: www...
Sam_B - 08.03.10
Carers Network Member
