Author Archives: Maureen
Social care revamp: Pressure on to find money
5 July 2011 Last updated at 04:21
By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News
Social care in England needs to be revamped, an independent review saysThe government is under pressure to consider tax rises and further spending cuts to find the money to pay for the overhaul of social care.
An independent review has recommended individual costs be capped at £35,000 – a move which would cost £1.7bn a year.
Ministers have said they will consider the proposals, but the Treasury is known to have reservations.
More support for dementia sufferers in Norfolk and Suffolk
More support for dementia sufferers in Norfolk and Suffolk
By KIM BRISCOE Monday, July 4, 2011
6.08 AM
Dementia patients receiving hospital treatment are being offered fresh hope with the launch of a £450,000 community scheme to help them go home sooner and safely.
Young carers scoop prizes ‘See Me Talk to Me’
Young carers scoop prizes
LINCOLNSHIRE Young Carers Partnership have had two accolades to celebrate.
Not only have they won the Healthcare People Management Association Award, they have also scooped the Judge’s Special Award for their ‘See Me Talk to Me’ project, which was designed to raise awareness of young carers’ issues.
