Monthly Archives: March 2013
Help for pensioners and carers who live in London
A winter warmer for pensioners and their carers
Victoria Borwick, Deputy Mayor and London Assembly member on our new campaign to make sure older Londoners get the benefits they’re entitled to.
It is sad to think in these difficult times that many pensioners in London may be missing out on an extra £35 a week, or £1,800 a year in pension credits. That’s why we’re running a new campaign to raise awareness and remind older people that they are able to claim.
Police help family unpaid carers have a life
Borough carers centre boosted by £1k police cash
12:00pm Sunday 24th March 2013 in News
A BOROUGH care and respite centre has been boosted by a £1,000 donation by West Midlands Police.
Crossroads Care, based in the Pensnett Trading Estate provides free trained carer support and respite for disabled or sensory impaired borough residents, helping over 140 families every week with care facilities in their own home.