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Dementia Carers are rewarded East Kilbride
Dementia Carers are rewarded
East Kilbride Dementia Carers win Volunteer Group of the Year award
By Kayleigh Mcleod 06 June 2011 14:00 BST
East Kilbride & District Dementia Carers have been recognised at a ceremony to honour South Lanarkshire volunteers.
The VASLan awards took place on Wednesday (June 1) at Chatelherault, marking the beginning of Volunteers Week.
Group volunteers Peter Malloy and Ross McNicol accepted the award Volunteer Group of the Year award on behalf of the Dementia Carers from Lanarkshire’s new Lord Lieutenant, Mushtaq Ahmad.
Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers
Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers @ TFN Norfolk 19 May 2011
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The charity was established in 1998 as a result of research conducted by Social Services, Health Authority, Local Authorities and Voluntary Organisations. This revealed a need to support unpaid carers throughout Norfolk. The We Care Appeal raises money for the Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers, an Endowment Fund.
MP highlights work of unpaid carers
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy highlights work of unpaid carers
7:45am Thursday 26th May 2011
ONE of York’s MPs has hailed the work of carers as part of a national drive to recognise the contribution made by volunteers who help the sick, frail and disabled.
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