Monthly Archives: December 2011
Young carer will carry the Olympic torch
Olympic torch to be carried by Shrewsbury carer
A 17-year-old carer from Shropshire is one of the first people to be chosen to take part in the Olympic torch relay.
Sarah Thomas, from Shrewsbury, looks after both her parents – primarily her mother who has multiple sclerosis.
Tele-health consultation system to help doctors and carers talk to patients in their own homes
Region set to lead the way in global revolution in healthcare
By Greg Wright Deputy Business Editor
Published on Thursday 8 December 2011 07:42
YORKSHIRE companies have the chance to create jobs and save lives by leading a world revolution in healthcare, analysts predicted yesterday.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans to use ‘telehealth’ systems to monitor three million patients with chronic illnesses in their home.
As a result, the NHS will save millions of pounds every year, because it means fewer people will have to be admitted to hospital.
The hi-tech systems will allow health checks to be carried out and sent electronically to GPs without the need for patients to make an appointment or visit a clinic.
We must remember the work of the ‘good’ paid carers
You never hear about the good carers … carers …
Newmarket Journal – November 2011 C
Published on Thursday 8 December 2011 07:00
A CARER from Lakenheath has hit back at a recent criticism of carers and the home care system which supports elderly people.
