Category Archives: Carers

‘Private care has saved me money’

October 18, 2011   Carers, disability, Older care
Mr Greenfield switched to private care after discovering it costs less than if he stayed with the authority.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011


THIS disabled pensioner is one of 1,600 adults living in North East Lincolnshire who are dependent on regular home support from carers.

When North East Lincolnshire Council stopped subsidising the cost of adult social care and introduced means testing in April this year, the hourly rate of 70-year-old Peter Greenfield’s care went up from £6.75 to £11.24.

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    Switched provider: Peter Greenfield has changed to private care.

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More needs to be done for former carers

October 18, 2011   Carers, family, Older care

Calls for more support for former carers in Cornwall

Carers UK said there should be a revamp of the social care and benefits system

A charity has claimed the government is not doing enough for hundreds of former carers in Cornwall.

There are about 62,000 carers in Cornwall saving the economy £1.2 billion a year, according to Carers UK.

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Households need income of £30,000 a year to beat fuel poverty trap

October 17, 2011   Carers, disability, family

Winter fuel poverty crisis looms for 8.3m UK households

By Energyhelpline.com 17/10/2011

Households need income of £30,000 a year to beat fuel poverty trap, says Energyhelpline.com.

Nearly a third of UK households are facing fuel poverty in the event of a predicted harsh winter, according to new research.

The independent price comparison website forecast energy customers will have to stump up an average £564* to pay their heating bills from December to February if the period is colder than average.

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