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Thousands of carers missing out on help
“The carers of the UK should not be left to suffer in silence.”
Thousands of carers missing out on help
12:00pm Sunday 15th April 2012 in News By Julian Robinson , Eastleigh Chief Reporter
TENS of thousands of carers in Hampshire are putting their health at risk because they are unaware of respite services available to them, research has revealed.
Many of those who look after their sick, disabled or elderly relatives don’t realise they are entitled to specialist support – simply because they are unpaid.
Motorcyclists help to deliver Easter treats to residents at Halsey House Care Home
More than 50 bikers rallied together in Cromer today (Saturday) to deliver some special Easter treats to the residents of a Royal British Legion (RBL) care home.
More than 50 bikers rallied together in Cromer today (Saturday) to deliver some special people.
The Saturday Morning Club riders from North Elmham made the trip to raise money for the RBL’s Poppy Appeal and also to bring the residents of Halsey House, off Norwich Road, a selection of chocolates and biscuits.
Motorcyclist Ian Taylor, who helped to co-ordinate the event, said: “We are a fairly large club and our main objective is to enjoy ourselves and raise money for charity.
Fightback to save 1500 jobs for disabled at Remploy factories
“Employers don’t look at you as people, they only see disability.”
By Don Mackay
A FIGHTBACK against the closure of factories employing more than 1500 disabled workers will be launched today.
Campaigners, backed by the GMB and Unite unions, fear many of the staff will never work again if the Government go ahead with plans to shut 36 of Remploy’s 54 factories.
Hundreds of disabled workers are expected to march on Parliament after a national rally in London next Friday.
Glen Holdom, GMB officer for Remploy, said: “We must show the strength of feeling that taking jobs from disabled people should not be tolerated in a civilised society.
“It will not improve the country’s financial situation – it may well make it worse.”
