Monthly Archives: July 2011
ONE in 12 children, in Gloucestershire, some as young as five are carers
Teen carer talks about a day in the life of looking after a loved one
ONE in 12 children, in Gloucestershire, some as young as five, are taking on the role of caring for a family member or friend who has a disability or illness. Here, carer OWEN KNIGHT, from Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury, writes about how too many of them are unrecognised… I AM 14 years old and currently studying for my GCSEs.
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RAISING AWARENESS: Young carer Owen Knight, 14, from Tewkesbury, said carers may not be getting the support they need
But as well as going to school and doing my homework, I also have to look after my Dad Richard who has ME.
Respite time blow hits young carers
Young carers are being deprived of a few hours of valuable respite.
12:00pm Friday 22nd July 2011
YOUNG people who struggle to fit their school and social lives around caring for sick loved ones have said Oxfordshire County Council is failing to live up to its pledge to support them.
Their claims come as Oxford Carers Centre has refused to bid for a new six-month council contract, saying County Hall’s terms will let down vulnerable young people.
Norfolk and Waveney charity Big C announce grants
A much needed boast for Cancer sufferers in Norfolk
By RICHARD WOOD Thursday, July 21, 2011
3.51 PM
Norfolk and Waveney cancer charity the Big C has announced the projects that are to benefit from £339,000 of funding.
The regional charity that looks to fund equipment, research, care and support into cancer has announced that schemes at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and University of East Anglia are to benefit.
