Monthly Archives: April 2013
Kinship carers are living in poverty
Kinship carers ‘unable to afford basic necessities’
The report found carers generally prioritized the children’s needs over their ownAbout a third of relatives looking after children because their parents are no longer able to can afford to provide basic items, a study has found.
The report, by children’s charity Buttle UK, looked at 80 children who are looked after by family members outside of child welfare agencies.
Only 31% of families could provide all eight basic essential items, like heating and warm clothes.
Each child raised in kinship care saves the taxpayer up to £56,000 a year.
The report is the second of a two-part study into kinship care carried out by Buttle UK and the University of Bristol.
Help for carers and other residents to keep warm in North Norfolk
Almost 2,000 in North Norfolk to save money on energy bills
Monday, April 15, 2013
3:31 PM
Almost 2,000 north Norfolk households are set for a spring cut to their electricity and gas bills, having signed up for a pioneering scheme. Across the district, 2,796 homes registered with Big Switch and Save, with 71pc expected to save money.
