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This awareness week will let other carers know that there is support available
The work of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others is being highlighted as part of an awareness- raising week.
Carers’ Week runs from Thursday, June 14 until Friday, June 22, and is being marked with a variety of events across North Lincolnshire.
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Carer Marion Hirst, who works at the Carer Support Centre in Brigg
The last census results revealed there were 16,000 carers in the region although the figure is now estimated to be even higher.
Now, in the run-up to the week, carers have shared their experiences.
Marion Hirst, 51, of Goxhill, has been a carer for the past 12 years.
She said: “I originally became a carer to look after my mum, who had dementia and mobility problems.”
Since her mother passed away, Marion now looks after her father, Cecil Hardy, 87, who has diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a prostate problem which means he needs a catheter.
Hospice to support carers
ST Richard’s Hospice is set to hold a day that highlights the importance of carers.
10:00am Sunday 10th June 2012 in News
The event, which will take place on Monday, June 18, will coincide with national Carers Week and feature exhibitors and a conference aimed at helping carers keep fit and healthy.
Worcester MP Robin Walker will chair the conference and speak about the government’s support.
Heather Richardson, clinical lead from Help the Hospices, will offer a national perspective on carers’ contribution and Mike Arnold, practice manager from Spring Gardens Medical Centre, will talk about a local project to support carers.
Norwich disabled man’s holiday from hell
An amputee says he suffered a ‘holiday from hell’ in Turkey and has complained to a travel firm about his experiences.
David Bale Saturday, June 9, 2012
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Patrick Martin, 64, from St Barnabas Court, off Orchard Street, in Norwich, uses a wheelchair and crutches after having one leg amputated, and was on holiday last month for the first time since the death of his partner.
He booked the 14-day trip with Norwich’s Thomas Cook in Brigg Street and requested medical seats on the flight, which was operated by Pegasus Airways.
He said he was assured that his disability would not be a problem and he would be well looked after, but he says he started having problems on the plane.
Mr Martin said he had to sit in cramped seats away from the front rows, where there is more leg room, received no help putting his crutches and rucksack into the overhead compartment and had to stand on his crutches while waiting to use the toilet instead of being seated.
When the plane arrived in Turkey he again had to get the crutches and rucksack from the overhead compartment. While he was wheeled to the airport carousel to collect his luggage, he said he was left to drag himself and his luggage to the coach.
The holiday rep on arrival in Turkey did not even know a disabled person was on the flight, he said.
His problems continued at the hotel where he was not given an adapted room, despite being assured one.
