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ONE in 12 children, in Gloucestershire, some as young as five are carers
Teen carer talks about a day in the life of looking after a loved one
ONE in 12 children, in Gloucestershire, some as young as five, are taking on the role of caring for a family member or friend who has a disability or illness. Here, carer OWEN KNIGHT, from Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury, writes about how too many of them are unrecognised… I AM 14 years old and currently studying for my GCSEs.
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RAISING AWARENESS: Young carer Owen Knight, 14, from Tewkesbury, said carers may not be getting the support they need
But as well as going to school and doing my homework, I also have to look after my Dad Richard who has ME.
Coventry Carers group take over the allotments and make tremendous changes
Heart of England in Bloom judges visit Coventry
- by Sandish Shoker
- Jul 21 2011
JUDGES from Heart of England in Bloom were in Coventry on Wednesday to consider the city’s entry into this year’s competition.
Mike Garwood and Nicola Clarke were shown several sites as part of the city’s entry in the regional Large City category.
Coventry is up against rival cities Wolverhampton and Birmingham for the regional prize.
Huge difference to the lives of some of the region’s most vulnerable people in Lancs
Lottery cash secures future for East Lancashire charities
10:43am Thursday 21st July 2011
- By David Watkinson »Chief reporter
A CHARITY which supports carers has seen its future secured after it won a £434,000 grant from the lottery.
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Limited will spend the cash on a series of projects to support the hundreds of people who are unpaid carers.
Sam Morris, chief executive, said activities will include confidence and self-esteem schemes as well as training, aimed at helping carers to learn coping strategies such as relaxation techniques, stress management, healthy lifestyle interventions and access to holistic therapies and massage.
