Monthly Archives: April 2011
Happy Birthday Edith, who will be 98 on Sunday.
Edith – who became deafblind as she got older
Happy Birthday Edith, who will be 98 on Sunday.
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More cuts for carers on the buses
Cuts are a double blow to carers
Tim Clarke
08 April. Updated: 08 April 11:16
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.
From last Friday (April 1) people entitled to concessionary bus fares were no longer able to travel before 9.30am.
The county council, which has taken over responsibility for concessionary travel from district and borough councils, chose not to fund concessionary fares outside the national provision of 9.30am to 11.30pm.
When the going gets really tough
SMALL businesses in the city have thrown their weight behind a new drive against the scourge of stress.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has teamed up with mental health charity mind to publish guidance to help small firms support staff.
