Category Archives: Carers
Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions
Multiple sclerosis: the facts and fictions
Some researchers into multiple sclerosis believe they have found the cause of the mysterious disease. But the celebrations are premature, say Prof Peter Behan and Simone Hutchinson.
Young dementia patients given helping hand
Young dementia patients given helping hand
Published on Monday 11 April 2011 08:21
CARERS looking after Doncaster’s youngest victims of dementia have been given a boost, thanks to a brand new centre in the borough.
Doncaster carer and service user group People Relying on People opened its new meeting place at Fulwood Lodge, St Catherine’s Close, in Balby.
Cuts are a double blow to carers
Cuts are a double blow to carers
Tim Clarke
11 April. Updated: 11 April 12:30
// CUTBACKS to concessionary bus travel have dealt a double blow to the disabled and their carers, a group has claimed.
The Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC) fear the county council’s decision not to fund concessionary bus travel before 9.30am will put a huge strain on carers.
WAC has also voiced concern over the impact of proposed cuts to some subsidised bus routes, which are the subject of an ongoing consultation.