Monthly Archives: September 2011
UK carers are facing terrible concerns over finances
UK carers ‘desperately worried about finances’
By Katherine Sellgren BBC News education reporter
The financial situation of more than a third of carers in the UK is so bad they do not want to wake up in the morning, research suggests.
A survey by Princess Royal Trust for Carers found 45% of those it questioned wanted to run away or felt depressed and that they could not cope.
Kent social care cuts affect thousands
24 September 2011 Last updated at 09:58
Carers’ supporters said the changes would affect the most vulnerable people
More than 3,000 people in Kent will be affected by cuts in social care services for adults in their own homes.
Kent County Council (KCC) will charge for mental health services, day care and transport for the first time and reduce other payments.
The changes, approved on Friday, will cut council spending by £3m a year.
Raising money for carers in Stockport
The Brookdale raises money for local careers
| Published: 24th September 2011 09:49 |
The Brookdale Club plans an action packed month raising money for local charity ‘Signpost Stockport for Carers’ culminating in the Presidents annual Charity Day on 25 June held at the clubhouse on Bridge Lane, when it opens its doors to all.
Brookdale raises money for careers‘Signpost Stockport for Carers’ is an independent charity, established in 1986, which provides free, confidential information to unpaid carers of all ages and ethnicity, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.
The Brookdale’s President, Peter Browne says ‘he was very moved by the way the charity improves carers’ lives throughout the borough of Stockport and in line with the club’s policy of actively supporting the local community was delighted to be associated with such a worthwhile local charity’.
