Category Archives: Carers

Review disabled children's support, says commissioner

October 13, 2013   Carers, disability, human rights, ukcuts

By Judith Burns BBC News education reporter

The government said that spending on disability benefits was higher than the EU average

 

Ministers are being urged to review care provided for children with disabilities following research into the adequacy of support for families.

Children’s commissioner for England Maggie Atkinson called the findings “heart-rending” and “disturbing”.

The report suggested some families were unable to afford basic necessities for “a dignified life”.

The Department for Work and Pensions said the report contained “a small sample, presenting a partial picture”.

The study, carried out by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for the children’s commissioner, found evidence that poverty meant some disabled children were not living lives that met international human rights standards.

Ms Atkinson said the research findings were “not an easy read”.

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Could you be a voice for carers?

October 12, 2013   Carers

Carer Representatives wanted

Are you someone who knows what it’s like to be a carer and wants to get involved and help change things? If so, you could be interested in being a carer representative. We are looking for new members to represent carers at carer involvement forums and specialist groups in Bristol and South Gloucester shire. Carers Support Centre will provide ongoing support and training, and expenses are paid. For a friendly and informal chat contact Debbie Fear on 0117 958 9989.

http://www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk/could-you-be-a-voice-for-carers/

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Terry Pratchett: The Government is 'pussy-footing' around Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2013   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

Sir Terry Pratchett pleads for the government to invest more money in Alzheimer’s research, on a new dementia blog

By: Laura Mitchell

 AWARENESS: Terry Pratchett has launched a new Alzheimer’s blog with an attack on politics
TERRY PRATCHETT, who suffers from a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease, has launched a new blog about dementia with a funny and honest look at funding and awareness of the disease.The novelist accused the Government of “pussy footing” around dementia and insisted a huge investment needed to be made to find a cure for the degenerative condition.The top-selling author, famous for his hilarious fantasy series of Discworld novels, said that technology and a compassionate care system help “paper over the cracks” but scientific advances are key.
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