Author Archives: wendy

Getting connected with help from the Post Office

June 16, 2013   Carers, internet, Older care

We’re helping customers to Get Connected Man assisting woman with a digital device

Having basic online skills is increasingly becoming an essential part of daily life. It is not only frustrating for those people who can’t access the internet but is also increasingly becoming a disadvantage. Those not using the internet are excluded from the benefits of being online. From the better deals and savings available online through to keeping in touch with friends and family, applying for jobs or pursuing passions and interests.
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“It’s important for carers to be cared for” Gloria Hunniford

June 16, 2013   Cancer, Carers, health

SHE’S had her fair share of negative life experiences, and Gloria Hunniford has spoken out about the importance of looking after elderly carers.

By: Kelby McNally
Gloria-Hunniford-swapped-stories-with-the-eldery-carers-of-the-Redbridge-Carers-Support-Service Gloria Hunniford swapped stories with the eldery carers of the Redbridge Carers Support Service
The singer – who cared for her own daughter, Caron Keating, before she tragically passed away from cancer – opened up about how it feels to be an older carer.”It is so important for carers to get cared for themselves,” she said as she joined a group of elderly carers at Redbridge Carers Support Service.

“I know myself having lost my daughter how strenuous caring can be to a family. It is a big responsibility and it takes a lot of energy.”

The Health Lottery Ambassador swapped stories with the people of the service, who put on activities for local carers aged seventy or over.

“The camaraderie is great as they obviously all get on very well,” revealed Gloria after the event.

The singer admitted that it’s a great feeling being able to see the lottery in action
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Technology firm helps people with learning difficulties

June 14, 2013   Carers, learning difficulties

Making life easier

by Trevor Sturgess
Holly Lodge, Hildenborough
Holly Lodge, Hildenborough
A hi-tech firm has helped adults with learning difficulties by providing specialist technology.

Icom, based in Aylesford, specialises in telecommunications, CCTV, security systems, cabling and data centre services.

It was asked to help equip Holly Lodge, a building with five self-contained flats in Hildenborough, with the latest assistive technology.

This included movement sensors, flood sensors, infra-red beams, water management kits and tele-healthcare connectivity.

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