Category Archives: Carers

Four brave men trying to raise funds for Break children’s care home

September 4, 2011   Carers, family, learning difficulties, Norfolk

Rain washes away four-peaks fundraiser for Mundesley children’s home

Steve Downes Sunday, September 4, 2011
1:21 PM

Marlon Fulcher, who was among four Break children’s home workers from Mundesley who were foiled by the weather as they attempted a four-peaks challenge.

They were ready for the soaring peaks, but four courageous care workers were foiled by the pouring rain as they attempted a fearsome challenge on Saturday. 

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The World of Social Media in 2011 – All The Statistics, Facts and Figures

September 4, 2011   Carers, internet

All you need to know about Social Media in 2011

 

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Get to grips with the latest stats and figures around internet and social media usage in 2011 and discover the world of social media courtesy of digital marketing agency Omobono.

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Senior officials have discussed handing the management of up to 20 English NHS hospitals to overseas companies

September 4, 2011   Carers, disability, hospital

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

 MPs are due to debate the health bill this week

 

NHS shake-up

Senior officials have discussed handing the management of up to 20 English NHS hospitals to overseas companies, emails released by the government indicate.

Talks included plans for 10 to 20 hospitals but starting with one hospital at a time, the Observer says.

It comes as Lib Dem peer Shirley Williams said she had “huge concerns” over the NHS reform plans.

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