A carer who turned her home into a respite centre for disabled children has been short-listed for a national Woman of the Year award.
Jackie Millerchip, of Hinckley, is one of three finalists in ITV1’s Lorraine Inspirational Woman of the Year awards, and will appear on the show on Monday.
Jackie with Scarlett Kyle, 1 and Danny Golding, 3
A new telephone helpline has been launched in Devon to give carers in the county better access to support.
The Devon Carers Centre line is part of a £1.3m investment by Devon County Council and NHS Devon.
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We’re counting down to Guide Dogs Week! It’s going to be a great celebration of our 80th anniversary, with amazing events across the UK.
We have lots of ideas on how you can ‘Go for 80‘, and you can find out how our local teams are getting ready in the Guide Dogs Week blog. Please use the blog to tell us about your plans too.
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