Parkinson’s Awareness Week

April 12, 2011 Carers

Parkinson’s Awareness Week

Published on Tuesday 12 April 2011 16:00

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IT is Parkinson’s Awareness Week from April 11 to 17.

The Louth & District Branch of Parkinson’s UK say the aim of the week is to raise the profile of Parkinson’s UK, which provides advice, information and support to all Parkinson patients, their friends, families and carers.

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting 120,000 people in the UK.

Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions

April 11, 2011 Carers, Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions

Some researchers into multiple sclerosis believe they have found the cause of the mysterious disease. But the celebrations are premature, say Prof Peter Behan and Simone Hutchinson.

Multiple sclerosis is often described as an immunological disease, but the evidence does not support this view.

By Prof Peter Behan and Simone Hutchinson 1:38PM BST 11 Apr 2011 Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is the most common neurological disease in young adults, and can interfere with their personal and professional lives. The greatest number of cases are diagnosed between 30 and 40 years of age, and it is more common among women than men.

Cuts are a double blow to carers

April 11, 2011 Carers, disability

Cuts are a double blow to carers

Tim Clarke

11 April. Updated: 11 April 12:30

// CUTBACKS to concessionary bus travel have dealt a double blow to the disabled and their carers, a group has claimed.
The Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC) fear the county council’s decision not to fund concessionary bus travel before 9.30am will put a huge strain on carers.
WAC has also voiced concern over the impact of proposed cuts to some subsidised bus routes, which are the subject of an ongoing consultation.

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