The “unfinished revolution” of care in the community has failed the most disadvantaged people in society, according to a report.
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‘Unfinished care revolution’ lets disadvantaged groups down
The report adds: “The better-off have been more able to take advantage of the increased health investment than the less well-off
Report by Iain Duncan Smith’s thinktank slams hospitals as ‘untherapeutic and dangerous places’ for mentally ill people
The Centre for Social Justice report says that the changes in care, which abolished the distinction between psychiatric and other hospitals, are flawed.
Wymondham hairdresser turns blue for charity climb
Money raised by the challenge will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support
which helps people living with cancer.
By STEPHANIE BROOKS Saturday, October 29, 2011
8.00 AM
A Wymondham hairdresser gave customers a fright yesterday as she donned a ghoulish Halloween costume in a bid to raise sponsorship for a challenging mountain climb.
Kirsty Jones-Hanford, 21, manager at Cutting Edge hair salon, hoped her surprise dressing-up efforts would help her inch closer towards a £4,300 fundraising target she needs to hit before embarking on a trip to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro next September – the highest peak in Africa standing at 5,895m (19,341ft) above sea level.
Scarecrow festival’s £2,000 appeal boost for young carers
Staff at West Norfolk Carers’ received the cheque from the scarecrow festival organisers earlier this week
Wolferton scarecrow festival on Saturday – the Cookson children (from left): Bethany (9), Ben (4) and 6 year old Amy with the ‘guides sleepover’.
Published on Friday 28 October 2011 14:20
GENEROUS organisers of a scarecrow weekend have handed over a large cheque to the Lynn News Young Carers’ Appeal.
Wolferton Scarecrow Festival has donated £2,000 from the successful August fundraiser.
