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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
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Carers' News
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
Latest Discussions
Getting old
Having read Bet's comments in the I care for.. section, I remembered this poem by Jenny Joseph:-
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
with a red hat which doesn't go - and doesnt suit me
and...
mama pud - 19.03.10
Getting old
Husband and I were sitting talking last night about wwhat we would do when it ever gets to the stage when we cannot take care of ourselves. We have decided to lead social services etc a merry little...
mrsmeldrew - 19.03.10
Advocacy services
Has anyone had any sucess at all with advocacy services helping, I don't mean listening I do mean helping. I have enlisted the help of 3 services, 2 of them high profile and none of them have done anything...
magic fairy - 18.03.10
Carers Allowance Rates for 2010/11 anyone?
Has anyone discovered what the CA weekly payment is going to be for 2010/11? I've just rec'd my P.A.Y.E. Notice of Coding and they have entered an estimated extra payment of approx. £66/year, but I...
GrahamB - 17.03.10
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