Monthly Archives: April 2011

UK to face more anti-cuts protests

The British government is to face another series of nationwide protests starting on April 14 against spending cuts.

Next Thursday, April 14, has been chosen as a national day for scores of anti-cut campaigners to demonstrate in Bristol, Brighton, Leeds, London and Poole.

Grandads who Care

STEP forward grandad for some long overdue recognition. For far too long the popular depiction of the family has centred on mum, dad and gran.

Grandad has been erased, or consigned to the potting shed, or shut away in the spare room, hrrumphing at the decline of radio programmes and daytime television.

Web transcript – David Behan on Mental Health Strategy on PRTC

Transcripts of our hosted live chats are available here, for you to read through at your convenience.

http://ht.ly/4w4LE

 No health without mental health Mental Health Strategy chat with David Behan, Thursday 7th April 2011David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, joined Carers.org for a webchat on the Mental Health Strategy.

The chat was for anyone affected by the Mental Health Strategy, including social care professionals, service users and carers.