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Sarah’s life changed when she became a carer
Support at hand in times of need
Published by: Rob Bellis
LIFE for Sarah Williams and her family has changed immeasurably in recent years.
In 2001, Sarah’s dad, Keith started to become “very forgetful” and Sarah and mum Barbara suspected that it was something more serious than the onset of old age.
Five years later and the problem was finally diagnosed: Keith, who was in his early 60s by that point, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Balloons are released in memory of lost children
Bereaved families in Norwich remember lost children
Emma Knights Sunday, August 21, 2011
6:46 PM
Lost little ones were remembered by their bereaved parents and family members as angel-shaped balloons were released into the sky today.
The emotional moment was part of an open remembrance day at St Catherine’s Church, in Mile Cross, which was organised by Treasured Dreams, a support group for people who have lost children.
Families of the disabled say they have been hit by hikes in care bills
Disabled facing postcode lottery on fees for care
Families of the disabled say they have been hit by hikes in care bills over recent months from councils that have upped charges as budgets flatline.
Disabled people claim they are being unfairly punished by having to pay hundreds of pounds a month
for help with washing, cooking and other support, which was once free.
