Carers who look after relatives or friends are saving the nation £119bn a year, or almost as much as the entire cost of the NHS, according to the latest calculation by researchers.
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Disabled and disadvantaged youngsters trip out at risk
Shadow over future of Norwich to Lowestoft truckers’ convoy
By Stephen Pullinger
Monday, May 23, 2011
2:39 PM
Organisers of the region’s popular children’s convoy say this year’s event could be the last due to police reducing their level of support.
For the past 25 years, crowds have lined the route from Norwich to Pleasurewood Hills theme park in Lowestoft on August bank holiday Sunday to cheer a convoy of up to 100 honking trucks taking disabled and disadvantaged youngsters and their families for a day out.
Birmingham council care cuts 'frighten me to death'
19 May 2011 Last updated at 11:34
Birmingham council care cuts ‘frighten me to death’
By Sitala Peek BBC News, Birmingham
Mrs Greenhill relies on carers but fears they will be taken away
A 74-year-old widow with cerebral palsy is worried that Birmingham City Council cuts will mean the loss of carers who are her only lifeline.
Falling on an uneven pavement in 1981 left Doreen Greenhill unable to walk.
She was born with cerebral palsy, which limited her movement on the right hand side of her body, but until the accident she had been able to lead an independent life.
Carers save the country £119bn a year
Carers save the country £119bn a year
UK’s 6 million carers make ‘massive contribution’ to society but are struggling as services and benefits are cut
Sherry Pugh and Terry Nichols and their sons. William has cerebral palsy and needs round the clock care. They work alternate shifts, so someone is always there for William.
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