Category Archives: disability

New SERVICE to support carers in Northamptonshire

August 28, 2011   Carers, disability, mental health

New service will support carers

A SERVICE to support carers in Northamptonshire is being rolled out across the county. 

The GP Carer Assessment Support Worker (CASW) service supports people who are caring for those who are physically or mentally ill, have learning disabilities or drug problems, or are elderly. To contact the CASW team call 01933 677907.

http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/health/new_service_will_support_carers_1_2998444

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Wheelchair users highlighted the problems of pavements in Wiltshire

August 27, 2011   Carers, disability

‘Dangerous’ pavements a hazard for wheelchair and scooter users

By Helen Place BBC News

 
Wheelchair users highlighted the problems of pavements in Wiltshire

 

Pavements throughout the country still prove a battlefield for many wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

A group has got together in Wiltshire to highlight the problem still faced for many users in towns and city centres.

But the problem is not just confined to Wiltshire.

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Being a parent with a disability

August 23, 2011   Carers, cerebral palsy, disability

 

Reesha has two daughters Ria, 14 and Lea, 8. She also has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and co-ordination. Reehsa describes the challenges she faces as a parent with a disability.

http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/disabled-parent.aspx?searchtype=Tag&searchterm=Disability&

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