Category Archives: Carers

Researchers in Norwich have helped towards finding a cure for cancer

July 8, 2011   Cancer, Carers, Norfolk

Norwich scientists work on rat that is immune to cancer and might offer medical miracle

David Bale Thursday, July 7, 2011 4:27 PM

The Naked Mole Rat is resistant to cancer. The Naked Mole Rat is resistant to cancer.

 

Researchers in Norwich have helped towards finding a cure for cancer, after taking a step towards understanding why an African rat lives for 30 years and is resistant to the killer disease. 

Staff at the Genome Analysis Centre at Norwich Research Park have been working with colleagues from the University of Liverpool on finding cures for diseases of old age, particularly cancer.

And their work has focused on the naked mole-rat which is native to the deserts of East Africa, lives underground, is impervious to pain and can survive despite the depleted oxygen levels in its burrows.

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Fundraising events organised in West Norfolk with help of Stephen Fry’s signed photo

July 8, 2011   Carers, Norfolk, young carers

LYNN NEWS YOUNG CARERS’ APPEAL: Fundraising events organised in West Norfolk

 

Published on Thursday 7 July 2011 17:11

SIGNED photos by celebrity Stephen Fry and a three-course meal will be on offer at a forthcoming fundraiser for the Lynn News Young Carers’ Appeal. 

The charity night has been organised by the West Norfolk Young Carers’ Group, in Lynn, who will benefit from the new campaign.

It will take place at Lynn’s Town Hall, in Saturday Market Place, on Friday, October 14, from 8pm until 11.30pm.

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West Mercia Police providing updates to carers to keep kids safe on line

July 8, 2011   Carers, family, internet

West Mercia Police helping kids stay safe online
8:20am Friday 8th July 2011

WITH the increasing use of the internet by children, criminals are constantly finding new ways to expose them to real danger.

Which is why West Mercia Police has launched a new e-safety bulletin service, providing timely updates to parents and carers in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Droitwich from a trusted source.

Working with the Local Authority, the campaign will be communicated through schools, and parents/carers are being asked to visit westmerciabulletin.org.uk to sign up.

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