Category Archives: Norfolk

Four brave men trying to raise funds for Break children’s care home

September 4, 2011   Carers, family, learning difficulties, Norfolk

Rain washes away four-peaks fundraiser for Mundesley children’s home

Steve Downes Sunday, September 4, 2011
1:21 PM

Marlon Fulcher, who was among four Break children’s home workers from Mundesley who were foiled by the weather as they attempted a four-peaks challenge.

They were ready for the soaring peaks, but four courageous care workers were foiled by the pouring rain as they attempted a fearsome challenge on Saturday. 

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Norwich study into how dehydration harms the elderly

August 30, 2011   Carers, Norfolk, Older care

Often elderly people do not feel thirsty in the same way that someone younger does

By Lucy Clapham
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
3.55 PM

Researchers in Norwich are hoping to reduce hospital admissions among the elderly after launching a study into dehydration.

 A team from the University of East Anglia (UEA) will be working with residents in care homes across Norfolk and into Suffolk to help identify the early stages of dehydration and prevent the serious problems it can lead to.

Older people suffering from dehydration can become confused and fall, which can make a sudden trip to hospital more likely.

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The East Coast truckers convey must not end! What a wonderful day today!

August 28, 2011   Carers, disability, Downs syndrome, Norfolk, Rett syndrome

Picture gallery: East Coast Truckers convoy could be its last

By ANNABELLE DICKSON
Sunday, August 28, 2011
6:55 PM

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

Norwich woke up to the sound of honking horns this morning (Sunday) as children from across the county and beyond sat proudly in truck cabins travelling in style to Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills. 

In streets and lay-bys along the route from the city to the seaside town, thousands lined up waving flags and cheering as the East Coast Truckers convoy of 83 trucks set off on a day out for 73 disadvantaged children including those with disabilities, the terminally-ill and children with learning difficulties.

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