Category Archives: carersweek

This cut threatens to push many disabled children back below the poverty line

June 19, 2011   Carers, carersweek, disability

Parents of disabled children could lose £1,400 in welfare shakeup

Controversial reforms will also cut benefit for 450,000 disabled tenants in social housing, according to leading charity

 

The welfare reforms will plunge thousands of families below the poverty line, according to the Children’s Society.
Read More

Sue Ryder St John’s hospice has been highlighting the importance of supporting carers

June 18, 2011   Cancer, Carers, carersweek

Charity highlights work of carers

Sue Ryder Care at St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger

To mark this year’s Carers Week (June 13 – 19 ), Sue Ryder St John’s hospice has been highlighting the importance of supporting carers in their vital role of caring for a loved one. The team would like to encourage those who visit the hospice to find out more about the support available for carers.

Read More

The Prime minister speaking out on finding the missing carers

June 17, 2011   Carers, carersweek

The Prime Minister has told carers that the government must commit its money, show more understanding and back personalisation.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBfZDgYB3iM&feature=player_embedded#at=207[/youtube]

Carers from all over the country travelled to 10 Downing Street to meet David Cameron and talk to him about their experiences and concerns.

Read More