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Caen Hill Locks, Devizes Kennet Carers Association provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.

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"The most important thing Kennet Carers did for me was to show me that I needed to look after myself." (Carer)

"Kennet Carers gave me the opportunity to realise that I was not alone and to meet other people in the same situation." (Carer)

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"Invisible generation" of grandparent carers
Grandparents who look after grandchildren and care for their own elderly parents are increasingly being caught in a poverty trap, a charity has said today. These grandparent carers are being caught...
22.06.09

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Carers' News

Report reveals “patchwork” of services for Scotland’s young carers
The level of services for young carers varies greatly throughout Scotland, according to a new report. Commissioned by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers with the support of the Scottish Young Carers...
17.06.09

Young people caring for disabled parents often without a voice
Councils are not doing enough to identify and support children and young people who help care for their parents, according to a report “Supporting young carers” published by Ofsted today. The survey...
10.06.09

Public rank carers alongside emergency services
Carers rank alongside the emergency services in terms of their contribution to society, according to a new survey commissioned for Carers Week 2009. The survey was conducted for Carers Week by the...
05.06.09

Charities demand better deal for carers
Charities are demanding a better deal for the nation's carers with the launch of a Carer Poverty Charter. Carers UK, supported by several major charities including The Princess Royal Trust for Carers...
26.05.09

Latest Discussions

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hi I am new to this site and just wondered if anyone is caring for someone with CFS or sometimes called ME ? Thanks
dee102 - 04.07.09

cant get on 2 chat
hi me again hope you all well i have tried the last 4 nights 2 get in the chat room but cant know i have been away but it wont let me in. hope 2 chat soon take care all angie
angiewelsh - 04.07.09

Growing up too fast???
During a visit, my g/neice and the little boy from next door, (both 8 year olds) were telling me how they were going to be getting married!! ..and when will this be?, I asked .. oh...
Dads Daughter - 04.07.09

Messages from the 'other side'!
Has anyone ever had a message from the other side? either through a dream, a thought just popping into you head, or through a medium? who of you believes in the spirit world, and ever feels spirit around...
EL - 31.03.09

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