Monthly Archives: June 2011

Angela Rippon CARERS Week Interview 2011

June 13, 2011   Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Carers, carersweek, motor neurone, Multiple Sclerosis

ANGELA RIPPON CARERS WEEK INTERVIEW

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TV presenter Angela Rippon talks about Carers Week, and her experience as a carer for her mother.

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Carers fear they’re in firing line over more budget cuts

June 13, 2011   Carers, Scotland, ukcuts

Carers fear they’re in firing line over more budget cuts

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  • Survey reveals worry as welfare reform planned

Caroline Wilson

13 Jun 2011

Almost 80% of carers in Scotland fear they will be worse off financially if their support is cut further

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Cancer patients at risk of losing benefits, charity says

June 13, 2011   benefits, Cancer, Carers, ukcuts

13 June 2011 Last updated at 00:04

Cancer patients at risk of losing benefits, charity says
 
 Macmillan says financial suppot is “crucial” for cancer patients

Thousands of cancer patients could lose benefits under government proposals, a charity has warned.

Macmillan Cancer Support is attacking plans in the Welfare Reform Bill to remove the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) after a year.

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