Category Archives: Carers
Widow calls for cover-up carers to be struck off
Widow calls for cover-up carers to be struck off
Pippa Chambers , Reporter Thursday, June 23, 2011
7:00 AM
A HEARTBROKEN widow says the care workers who covered up a serious accident which led to the death her husband should be jailed and struck off the medical register.
Margaret Lewis holding a photo of her husband colin, Neva road, Weston.
After a two-week trial at Bristol Crown Court two former employees of Penlee Nursing Home, Weston, were found guilty of neglecting a person who lacked capacity.
Father’s anguish at son’s psychosis care
Father’s anguish at son’s psychosis care
8:45am Wednesday 22nd June 2011
THE father of a student who killed himself after being diagnosed with schizophrenia has called for a major rethink on emergency hospital admissions for mental health patients.
Shire launches new awards programme for carers
Shire launches new awards programme for carers
Shire has launched a new international awards programme that is aimed at recognising the dedication and hard work of carers worldwide.
Nominations for the inaugural Shire Brave Awards initiative are being accepted between now and August 31st 2011, with the event itself to take place in November.
With an initial jurisdiction encompassing France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US, the event will honour non-professional carers providing regular, consistent support for another person.
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