Category Archives: Older care

New charter to provide additional support to carers across Aberdeenshire

September 25, 2012   Carers, disability, Older care, Scotland

Local authority agrees to withdraw charges to carers for community respite.

A charter which aims to provide additional support to carers across Aberdeenshire has been endorsed by local councillors.

Aberdeenshire Council’s Social Work and Housing Committee agreed to withdraw charges to carers for community respite, as well as respite provided by dementia support workers and direct carer services at a recent meeting.

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Norfolk minister: I’m committed to funding elderly care

September 22, 2012   Carers, Norfolk, Older care

Top Priority

by JOSEPH WATTS, Political editor Saturday, September 22, 2012
6:30 AM

Health minister and Norfolk MP Norman Lamb was left in a difficult position yesterday when his predecessor accused the Treasury of blocking reforms to the funding of elderly care.

The government is currently considering how it and individuals should pay for the burgeoning cost of care for the elderly in the future.

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BETRAYAL OF FAMILY CARERS WHO LOOK AFTER THE ELDERLY

September 17, 2012   Carers, disability, Older care

 

Carers UK chief executive Helena Herklots rapped failings

Monday September 17,2012

By Sarah O’Grady

FAMILY carers who bear the brunt of failures in the home care service are at risk of illness and poverty, a devastating report reveals today.

It shows that as standards decline pensioners cared for in their own homes are being left all day to cope without food or drink.

The study also warns that serious failings in the care of the elderly is leaving vulnerable people subject to cruel or incompetent treatment.

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