Category Archives: Carers

Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions

April 11, 2011   Carers, Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions

Some researchers into multiple sclerosis believe they have found the cause of the mysterious disease. But the celebrations are premature, say Prof Peter Behan and Simone Hutchinson.

Multiple sclerosis is often described as an immunological disease, but the evidence does not support this view.
By Prof Peter Behan and Simone Hutchinson 1:38PM BST 11 Apr 2011 Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is the most common neurological disease in young adults, and can interfere with their personal and professional lives. The greatest number of cases are diagnosed between 30 and 40 years of age, and it is more common among women than men.
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Young dementia patients given helping hand

April 11, 2011   Carers, dementia

Young dementia patients given helping hand

Published on Monday 11 April 2011 08:21

CARERS looking after Doncaster’s youngest victims of dementia have been given a boost, thanks to a brand new centre in the borough.

 Doncaster carer and service user group People Relying on People opened its new meeting place at Fulwood Lodge, St Catherine’s Close, in Balby.

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Cuts are a double blow to carers

April 11, 2011   Carers, disability

Cuts are a double blow to carers

 

Tim Clarke

11 April. Updated: 11 April 12:30

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// CUTBACKS to concessionary bus travel have dealt a double blow to the disabled and their carers, a group has claimed.
The Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC) fear the county council’s decision not to fund concessionary bus travel before 9.30am will put a huge strain on carers.
WAC has also voiced concern over the impact of proposed cuts to some subsidised bus routes, which are the subject of an ongoing consultation.

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