Saturday, April 7, 2012
10.30 AM
A patient watchdog is calling for a single, out-of-hours point of contact for families and carers of people with dementia.
The current state of services for people with dementia and their families will be discussed at a Norfolk Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting at 10am on Thursday at County Hall.
by Lorna Prichard
A choir formed for people with dementia and their families has given John – as well as Julie – a new lease of life.
The Forget Me Not choir in Rhiwbina, Cardiff started life as a project with the Welsh National Opera (WNO). Half the members have Alzheimer’s, and half the members are their parents, friends and carers.
Carers’ Card scheme designed to support unpaid carers in East Sussex |
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| Date of article: 04-Apr-12
East Sussex County Council have launched a Carers’ Card scheme in Eastbourne, that the adult social care department will look to roll out across the county if found to be of benefit to service users and businesses. In collaboration with local charity Care for the Carers, the new Card supports unpaid carers by offering discounts at local retailers and leisure venues, with the aim of encouraging other businesses to join. By reaching out to unpaid carers, the Council hope to see more individuals come forward and have their care provision needs assessed, who might not currently realise they are eligible to source social care. |
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