Category Archives: Norfolk

‘Meet the Truckers’ event builds excitement before weekend convoy

August 20, 2012   autism, Carers, family, Norfolk, special needs

Visitors to the Forum were kings of the road on Saturday when they had the chance to meet the people behind the wheels of the East Coast Truckers.

Lucy Wright Monday, August 20, 2012
10:45 AM

 

 

Trucks parade along the A47 at Blofield for the East Coast Truckers 2011 convoy to Pleasurewood Hills. Photo by Simon FinlayTrucks parade along the A47 at Blofield for the East Coast Truckers 2011 convoy to Pleasurewood Hills. Photo by Simon Finlay

Trucks lined up outside the Forum from 10am until 4pm on Saturday and people could sit in the cab, talk to the drivers and listen to live music.

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Norfolk carers invited to apply for £200 grant to pay for education course

August 12, 2012   Carers, Norfolk

Norfolk carers invited to apply for £200 grant to pay for education course

Published on Sunday 12 August 2012 11:00

CARERS could be able to take a course or fitness class thanks to a £200 grant.

The Carers Learning Grant scheme is offering support for people who have been providing unpaid help for an elderly, sick or disabled friend or relative.

The grant, which is administered by Age UK Norfolk on behalf of Norfolk County Council, can be used towards leisure courses such as creative writing or complimentary therapy along with adult education or driving lessons.

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Norfolk’s young adult carers are the focus of new project

August 6, 2012   Carers, Norfolk, young carers

The role of carers has gained a higher profile in recent years as campaigners fight to get them the recognition they deserve.

But, as VICTORIA LEGGETT reports, one group remains largely hidden.

By VIctoria leggett, Education correspondent
Monday, August 6, 2012
7:30 AM

Carers of all ages were once a group of completely overlooked, entirely unsung heroes who spent their days and nights offering vital – and unpaid – support to their family members.

And while the challenges of that selfless role have not changed, their profile has at least been raised as campaigners fight to get them the recognition they deserve.

But now a new project is hoping to reach out to an often still hidden group of carers.

The Young Adult Carers Committee, organised by Crossroads Care East Anglia and Carers Trust, has been awarded £40,000 in Health Lottery funding to establish a support network for 16 to 25-year-olds.

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