Category Archives: disability
Caring for the elderly
10 July 2011 Last updated at 16:26
By Philip Spiers FirstStop Advice
The vexed question of how to pay for the care of the elderly, and adults with disabilities, has been highlighted by the recent recommendations of the Dilnot Commission.
In his independent report to the government on reforming the system in England, Andrew Dilnot said that individuals should not have to pay more than the first £35,000 or so of their care costs (as opposed to their so-called hotel costs) during their remaining lifetimes.
650,000 people face risk of losing benefits because of new disability test, claim charities
650,000 people face risk of losing benefits because of new disability test, claim charities
Last updated at 12:43 PM on 9th July 2011
Charities fear that more than 650,000 people face losing their benefits because of a new disability test.
The government’s decision to introduce the medical assessments is designed to save more than £600 million a year.
But voluntary groups, including Mind, Disability Alliance, and Scope claim the tests – scheduled to be introduced from April 2013 – will hit hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people.
Good to see unpaid carers receiving recognition!
The Carer’s Award
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AWARD WILL BE JUDGED ON WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS ONLY)
The award will be given to an unpaid carer who in the opinion of the judges can demonstrate commitment and perseverance in the care they give. Six million people a year provide unpaid care to either a relative, friend or child who is ill, frail or disabled. This award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication that carers give to those they care for and the incredible contribution they make.
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