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Councils ‘in parallel universe over care home fees’
14 November 2011 Last updated at 03:02
They are cutting fees and expecting the same level of service without any negotiation
By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News
Councils are “living in a parallel universe” by cutting the rates they pay for care home places but expecting the same service, industry leaders say.
The English Community Care Association, which represents charities and care firms, said the “appalling” behaviour was pushing some to the brink.
Norwich MP helps vulnerable fight the freeze
No one should face the choice between food and fuel
John Owens Saturday, November 12, 2011
9.08 AM
Elderly and vulnerable people caught in chilly winter conditions around the city were the focus of a new campaign looking to fight the freeze and even save lives.
Norfolk North MP Chloe Smith was at Asda on Drayton High Road, Hellesdon yesterday as part of her Warm Up For Winter campaign, which offers advice to people on how best to fight off the cold in the coming months.
‘Don’t ignore warning signs of Alzhemiers, whatever your age’
If your loved one starts to change beyond all recognition, there could be a medical reason for it
Jo Deeks
When her sweet-natured husband Steve started showing drastic character changes, it never occurred to Gloria Double that he could be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Steve was just 56 when he was diagnosed with the condition, after losing his job and having his wife start divorce proceedings. But now Gloria says he is largely back to the “lovely man” he was before thanks to the help he has received.
The couple, from Kedington, are backing a Department of Health campaign urging people to seek an early diagnosis from their doctor if a loved one is displaying the early symptoms of dementia.
