Category Archives: ukcuts
Strong opposition to cuts to disabled children’s benefits
The country is sending a strong message to the Prime Minister that targeting cuts at families with disabled children is unacceptable
13th December 2011
Government narrowly avoids losing vote
Last night (12th December), the House of Lords voted on whether a 50% cut to disabled children’s benefits should go ahead. Peers from across the house spoke against the cut and supported the amendment put down by Ex -Paralympian Lady Tanni Grey-Thompson amongst others. In the last 24 hours over 1700 families with disabled children have joined Peers in opposing this cut by writing to the Prime Minister calling on the Government not to target cuts at disabled children.
We must remember the work of the ‘good’ paid carers
You never hear about the good carers … carers …
Newmarket Journal – November 2011 C
Published on Thursday 8 December 2011 07:00
A CARER from Lakenheath has hit back at a recent criticism of carers and the home care system which supports elderly people.
How family carers dread the Christmas and New Year holidays
A few thoughts written by carers and a former carer
When you are carer of someone who can do nothing for themselves and can’t communicate the normal feeling of isolation becomes more acute at Christmas.
Care workers who normally come in to help are on holiday, as mostly, we can’t afford the double time for them to work.
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