Category Archives: Norfolk

Thousands of most vulnerable in Norfolk would be affected by £50m social care cuts

September 8, 2015   Carers, family, Featured Article, Norfolk, Social care

Dan Grimmer

Thousands of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk could be robbed of choices about care as councillors consider slashing £50m in what they spend on services.

That is the stark warning from union leaders, who fear the impending disaster of a ‘perfect storm’ – of Norfolk’s increasingly elderly population and the county council having to save a massive £111m over the next three years.

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East Coast Truckers prepare for 30th anniversary of convoys to Pleasurewood Hills

August 2, 2015   Carers, deaf/blind, disability, Norfolk

For almost 30 years they have taken disabled and disadvantaged children on a day trip they will never forget.

The East Coast Truckers are at the Forum as they prepare for their 30th bank holiday convoy to Pleasurewood Hills on August 30.

Youngsters have been sitting in the trucks and having photos taken by parents, while history buffs are enjoying a photo display of Norfolk haulage companies from years gone by.

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Victims of blood scandal angry at funding delay

July 20, 2015   Carers, DOH, Featured Article, health, Norfolk

Victims of the NHS blood scandal have reacted with anger and disappointment after the government announced a delay in spending £25m to help those affected.

Steve Sillett, contaminated blood victim, at home.

Prime minister David Cameron apologised in March for the saga that saw thousands of people accidentally infected with HIV and hepatitis C through blood and blood products used by the NHS before 1991.

The PM pledged £25m would be allocated to ease transition to a reformed system of support for people who have had to live with the conditions ever since.

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