Category Archives: Carers
Who cares for the carers?
The Irish Times – Saturday, May 26, 2012
FAMILY CARERS ARE often invisible
Caring for a loved one is difficult at the best of times, but reduced services, economic insecurity and an ageing population have made life tougher for people minding elderly or disabled relatives. ROSITA BOLAND looks at carers’ changing role
Macmillan warns new NHS ‘friends and family test’ falls short for patients
Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, says:
“We welcome the Government’s recommendations announced today to improve the quality of nursing care in hospitals. The proposed ‘friends and family test’ is a good start to highlight which hospitals need to improve their care but it is too basic to make real improvements on the ground.
MP Norman Lamb’s warning over Norfolk County Council foster care relationship
By VICTORIA LEGGETT, Education correspondent Friday, May 25, 2012
10:02 AM
The “dysfunctional” relationship between Norfolk County Council and a foster carers’ association could prove damaging to children and put others off taking on the vital role, an MP has warned.
Norman Lamb (pictured below) wants the two groups to work together to improve the service and ensure both youngsters in care and their carers feel appreciated and supported.
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