Demonstrations are being held across the UK in protest against benefit cuts for disabled people.
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Caring for more than one person in the family
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John and Beth both care for their mothers and their son Nathan, 17. The couple represents what’s commonly known as ‘sandwich carers’ — people who care for a younger- and older-generation relative. Follow a day in Beth’s life to find out how she copes and where she finds support. A practical guide to caring
Alzheimer’s story line and the feelings of the carer in Coronation Street
Coronation Street tackles dementia and carer guilt
On Friday 21 October Coronation Street’s Eileen Grimshaw – who is currently dating fireman Paul – finds out that his wife has Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Society hopes the storyline will get people talking more about dementia and the issues affecting families living with the condition.
Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive, said:
‘It is good to see Coronation Street featuring a dementia storyline and one that tackles such a rarely spoken about subject. If a carer develops feelings for someone else they may feel very guilty. Having such a high profile soap covering the issue will hopefully enable more people to feel comfortable talking about it. We know from talking to people that everyone experiences dementia differently and relationships they have are very different too.’
Hardest Hit marches have taken place across the UK
Protests highlight severity of benefit cuts for disabled people
Hardest Hit marches have taken place across the UK in response to the government’s welfare reform bill
Hardest Hit protesters at a previous march in London. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian
