Monday, 8 October 2012 06:28 UK
Oritsé says it was hard caring for his mother when he was a teenager
He says it is very different from when he was 11 and his mother’s main carer.
Published 3 October 2012
Older people are falling through the gaps of separate and fragmented health and care systems according to Andy Burnham MP.
The Shadow Health Secretary, addressing the Labour Conference in Manchester, called for a whole-person care system with mental health being at the heart of the NHS. He also highlighted the need to relieve the worry from carers by providing one point of contact.
Monday, October 1, 2012
10:31 AM
Three Suffolk charities have joined together to provide support to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease or any form of dementia.
Age UK Suffolk, Sue Ryder and Suffolk Family Carers have formed The Dementia Partnership for Suffolk to offer a dedicated dementia helpline, a team of advisors and community support projects in the county.
Seven advisors have been recruited to support people diagnosed with dementia, as well as their families, through home visits and telephone contact. Community support projects are to be developed within the county and the helpline is designed to provide support and information, from 9am-5pm on 
01473 353350 .
