Category Archives: family

More needs to be done for former carers

October 18, 2011   Carers, family, Older care

Calls for more support for former carers in Cornwall

Carers UK said there should be a revamp of the social care and benefits system

A charity has claimed the government is not doing enough for hundreds of former carers in Cornwall.

There are about 62,000 carers in Cornwall saving the economy £1.2 billion a year, according to Carers UK.

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Households need income of £30,000 a year to beat fuel poverty trap

October 17, 2011   Carers, disability, family

Winter fuel poverty crisis looms for 8.3m UK households

By Energyhelpline.com 17/10/2011

Households need income of £30,000 a year to beat fuel poverty trap, says Energyhelpline.com.

Nearly a third of UK households are facing fuel poverty in the event of a predicted harsh winter, according to new research.

The independent price comparison website forecast energy customers will have to stump up an average £564* to pay their heating bills from December to February if the period is colder than average.

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South London carers finding help

October 15, 2011   Carers, family, health

Local community support schemes 

 

 

Find out how the Southwark Circle, a south London community group, helps local residents like carer Ivy and her husband John manage their lives.

Get support if you look after someone

 

http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/local-community-support-schemes.aspx

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