Monthly Archives: August 2011
Balloons are released in memory of lost children
Bereaved families in Norwich remember lost children
Emma Knights Sunday, August 21, 2011
6:46 PM
Lost little ones were remembered by their bereaved parents and family members as angel-shaped balloons were released into the sky today.
The emotional moment was part of an open remembrance day at St Catherine’s Church, in Mile Cross, which was organised by Treasured Dreams, a support group for people who have lost children.
Teen carer launches petition for more help
AN 18-year-old carer who struggled through her A-levels has launched a campaign for more support for other teenagers facing the same problem.
By Ewan Foskett Sunday, August 21, 2011
4.14 PM
A day in Kirstie’s life
Most mornings I wake up around 7am, then I go downstairs and clean up the living and the kitchen from the day before.
By this time it’s about 8am and time to make my mum’s breakfast.
After I have taken that up to her I do the washing up.
There are always things that need to be done in between making the breakfast and preparing lunch.
Families of the disabled say they have been hit by hikes in care bills
Disabled facing postcode lottery on fees for care
Families of the disabled say they have been hit by hikes in care bills over recent months from councils that have upped charges as budgets flatline.
Disabled people claim they are being unfairly punished by having to pay hundreds of pounds a month
for help with washing, cooking and other support, which was once free.
