Author Archives: Maureen
When the loving care stops
As some disabled youngsters live their dreams at the Paralympics, others face spending their days in homes for the elderly
5:04PM BST 02 Sep 2012
In many respects, Jamie Gill is just like any other young adult. He has a “wicked sense of humour, and a particular fondness for blondes, wrestling and chocolate”, according to his mother, Anna. Jamie, 21, also has mitochondrial disease, a progressive genetic disorder that affects every system and organ in his body, in particular his muscles and brain. As a result, he is confined to a wheelchair and has problems communicating, although he can feed himself if someone cuts up the food. He also has diabetes, epilepsy and osteoporosis.
DLA is a lot more than money
The real issue with losing DLA is the validation
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Carers urged to look for support
Carers need a break as well otherwise they end up making themselves ill and becoming the one who needs caring for
By Ian Dipple 31/08 Updated: 31/08 09:45
Mayor Alan Mason with Peter Nash, of Age UK, cafe manager Pebbles Crompton, Helen Simmons, of Crossroads Care and Rosie Powell from Carers Careline. Photo by Marcus Mingins 3212005MMR
THE MAYOR of Redditch has urged the borough’s carers to seek help.
Coun Alan Mason said it was important people looking after loved ones were not too proud to look for and accept the wealth of support on offer, especially so-called ‘hidden carers’ who consider themselves to only be doing their duty.
Mr Mason looks after his wife Nina, who has difficulty walking, but he admitted until recently he was one of those who had never considered himself to be a carer.
