Category Archives: cerebral palsy
A 90-year-old carer is concerned about what will happen to his disabled son
Carer, 90, supports disabled son in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
A 90-year-old carer from Leicestershire is concerned about what will happen to his disabled son when he is no longer able to support him.
Alf Winter lives in sheltered housing in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with 55-year-old Keith, who has cerebral palsy.
The pensioner is one of an estimated 77,000 carers over the age of 65 who live in the East Midlands.
Carers Week round-up
Carers Week round-up
How social media is connecting carers
“Sandwich” carers John and Jean Pearson talk about their responsibilities
An estimated 6m people in the UK are carers – giving their own time to help support a friend or relative with a disability, illness or condition.
Disabled man’s mum to fight on in cuts battle
Another carer having to fight for her rights on top of her caring role!
Disabled man’s mum to fight on in cuts battle
7:00am Friday 10th June 2011
THE mother of a severely disabled Bournemouth man, who was told his care is being cut 70 per cent, will fight the decision with legal specialists.
Lorraine Zavadil will be using the same solicitors who won a test case at the high court against Birmingham Council.
She told Tuesday night’s full council meeting: “Is it not reasonable to expect a resolution that would not take this council into a protracted legal battle?”
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