Category Archives: Carers
Powys elderly day care centre charges doubled
Plans to double charges for elderly people at seven Powys day centres has been backed by the council cabinet.
A 50% hike in meals-on-wheels charges was also supported.
Family Carers charity to be boosted by online auction of Ed Sheeran clothes
Suffolk Family Carers volunteers with clothes donated by Ed Sheeran.
Matthew Bunn Friday, May 9, 2014
11:51 AM
An online auction of clothes worn by Suffolk singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran will begin tonight in aid of Suffolk Family Carers.
The Ipswich-based charity was part of a select few organisations chosen to sell the items, many of which have been worn on photo and video shoots and at the star’s concerts.
The auction is already getting a lot of attention online and officials at the charity are hopeful it will help them to raise thousands of pounds.
Anna Haley, fundraiser at Suffolk Family Carers, said: “We are so excited that Ed Sheeran wants to help our charity raise vital funds and this is the perfect way.
10 things every carer should know
The Carers Centre is a free resource for all unpaid informal Carers in Tameside.
Experienced Wellbeing Advisors are available to listen to your situation and find the best support for you and the person you carer for.
Make sure you don’t miss out on help and advice by letting them know you are a Carer. In the meantime, make a start by reading the Top 10 things Every Carer Should Know. There is also an A-Z for Carers if the information you need is not here.