Author Archives: wendy
MP Norman Lamb’s warning over Norfolk County Council foster care relationship
By VICTORIA LEGGETT, Education correspondent Friday, May 25, 2012
10:02 AM
The “dysfunctional” relationship between Norfolk County Council and a foster carers’ association could prove damaging to children and put others off taking on the vital role, an MP has warned.
Norman Lamb (pictured below) wants the two groups to work together to improve the service and ensure both youngsters in care and their carers feel appreciated and supported.
Caring for the carers with free activities
Carers Champions
FREE film screenings, cream teas and bus tours will be among activities on offer during Carers Week.
Unpaid carers and the people they look after are being treated to special events between June 18 and 24.
Carers Champions, sponsored by Call 24 and Plymouth City Council, are putting on a wide range of activities.
We salute work of carers in this Dementia Week
The devastating impact of Alzheimer’s, or dementia
Thursday, 24 May 2012
This week (May 21-27) is Dementia Awareness Week and I would like your readers to spare a thought for people across Northern Ireland, who are struggling with the relentless, debilitating advance of Alzheimer’s, or dementia, as well as those who care for them. I work for a disability charity called Vitalise. Each year, we welcome couples affected by Alzheimer’s, or dementia, to our respite centres for much-needed breaks.
