Category Archives: Carers

With Mum In Mind is one of a suite of films launched to raise awareness about dementia

August 18, 2011   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

Dementia videos launched to help carers, sufferers and professionals learn about personalisation

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With Mum In Mind is one of a suite of films launched today by The Mental Health Foundation aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self-directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals.

The 10-minute film tells the story of Terry, and how self-directed support has helped her mother get the right care to enjoy a more independent life in the comfort of her own home.

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Golf Club hand over special powered wheelchair to ten year old

August 17, 2011   Carers, disability

Voice of golf Peter Alliss visits Norwich for charity event

David Freezer Wednesday, August 17, 2011
2.30 PM

A voice recognised by golf enthusiasts all over the globe graced a Norwich golf club last week in the name of charity.

 

The voice of golf Peter Alliss making a special appearance at Eaton Golf Club to hand over the special powered wheelchair to ten year old Jed Hunter on the golf clubs charity day. Photo : Steve AdamsThe voice of golf Peter Alliss making a special appearance at Eaton Golf Club to hand over the special powered wheelchair to ten year old Jed Hunter on the golf clubs charity day. Photo : Steve Adams

BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss visited Eaton Golf Club on Thursday for its captains’ charity golf day in aid of The Peter Alliss Powered Wheelchair Crusade.

George Makey MBE, the uncle of Eaton Golf Club’s ladies captain, Debbie Halliday, started an initiative to raise money for powered wheelchairs for disabled children in 1975. Mr Alliss has been involved with the charity since the end of the 1970s.

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Third care home run by a company at the centre of allegations of abuse against vulnerable is to close

August 17, 2011   Carers, mental health

Arden Vale becomes third Castlebeck care home to close

Arden Vale cares for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities

A third care home run by a company at the centre of allegations of abuse against vulnerable patients is to close, it has been announced.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said Castlebeck had agreed to close Arden Vale, in Meriden, near Coventry, by next Thursday.

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