Category Archives: Carers

Do you want to learn how to use the internet?

October 5, 2011   Carers, disability, internet, Norfolk
Free IT lessons in Norwich
Please note Baseline is going to be running two Go-On IT Session’s every Friday 1st session from 3-4pm and second session from 4-5pm the programe will be running from Friday the 7th October through to early March 2012. The sessions are aimed at beginners and cover all the basics from turning on a computer and learning how to use a mouse to getting online and setting up an email address.
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Crawley care home staff arrested

October 5, 2011   Carers, Older care

Crawley care home staff arrested over neglect

 Orchid View is operated by Southern Cross Healthcare

Two staff members at a West Sussex care home have been questioned by police about the mistreatment of residents.

The 54-year-old woman and 48-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of ill-treatment and neglect at Orchid View, in Copthorne, Crawley.

The pair were released on police bail until next month.

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7,000 carers in Scotland could see their heating bills fall

October 4, 2011   Carers, Scotland
Heating bill scheme to help carers

(UKPA) – 1 hour ago

Up to 7,000 carers could see their heating bills fall after the Scottish Government announced it was expanding a special scheme.

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