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European court ruling supports carers rights
In a landmark decision, which could lead to more rights for carers in the workplace, European court judges today ruled that EU law protecting employees against discrimination at work due to disability...
17.07.08
Carers' News
Simplyhealth Caring Awards 2008
The Simplyhealth Caring Awards 2008 are your opporutnity to vote for the UK’s most caring GP, GP surgery and health board.
In a recent study up to 80% of carers say that their health and well-being...
14.07.08
Darzi unveils draft NHS Constitution
The draft NHS Constitution has been published today for consultation alongside a 10 year plan for the NHS.
For the first time in a key NHS document, the Constitution gives carers prominence as partners...
30.06.08
New Deal for Carers: a step in the right direction?
The joint response from The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Caring for Carers to the New Deal for Carers.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Caring for Carers – the two...
10.06.08
Carers can't afford to be ill
More than three-quarters of carers feel that their health is worse as a result of the strain of caring, according to a survey of 2,000 carers throughout the UK, published for Carers Week 2008.
The results...
09.06.08
Latest Discussions
Anyone got any tips on how to pull yourself out of depression
I feel like I am going to have a good old moan here.
Don't know exactly why I am not able to pull myself out of this gloomy feeling which I have been experiencing recently.
Has anyone got any...
Tricia - 18.07.08
goverment grant of £150 million for carers breaks
I've read following the new strategy for carers the government is giving £150 million to fund breaks for carers
I am interested in knowing carers veiws on this
diddy diane - 16.07.08
Dealing with Anger
Okay, I have a question for everyone here. I have found myself in the last couple of years becoming very angry at my husband. It has really affected the empathy that I've had for him - I find it hard...
Lucy Loo - 16.07.08
W O R K
Getting carers back to work!
I, we, have heard quite a lot about this of late, I for one am wondering why? That working will undoubtedly give a carer some ‘outside of care’ time and be beneficial...
glynne - 11.07.08
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