Author Archives: Maureen
Paisley MSP urges politicians to work together for M.E.
It is estimated that more than 250,000 people in the UK suffer from ME
Apr 12 2012 by Jeff Holmes, Paisley Daily Express
A CAMPAIGNING politician is urging fellow MSPs to back her efforts to raise awareness of a devastating illness.
West of Scotland MSP Mary Fee wants to turn the spotlight on Myalgic Encephalopathy, also known as ME, which is often misunderstood by members of the public who have had no experience of the condition.
ME is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a neurological condition and can result in muscle pain, with intense physical or mental exhaustion, relapses and specific cognitive disabilities.
The condition can affect people of any age, although it’s more common among those aged between 25 and 45 and is more prevalent in women than men.
Anger at increase in costs for adult care
Pensioners are set to be hit in the pocket as the cost of day care rises by up to 1,200 per cent as Peterborough City Council puts up its charges.
By BEN TRUSLOVE
Published on Thursday 12 April 2012 09:24
Ivy Carafa (93) goes to Greenwood House care home from Monday to Friday but may have to reconsider with the increase in charges.
Before January she paid £2 a day, when the charge increased to £13 a day, and it is now due to rise to £24 a day from April 23. The latest rise will mean she is spending more on care than she receives in her monthly pension and it may force her son Richard to stop work to care for her.
Carers unaware of respite support
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Family carers are risking their health because they are unaware of the respite services they are entitled to, according to a report from a charity with a centre in Southampton.
A review of research by disability charity Vitalise found that people supporting a family member or friend don’t see themselves as carers as they are unpaid and as a result miss out on respite support.
