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Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas

Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas

Be interesting to see how they care for carers!

A new study and accompanying exhibition show people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods striving to get by in challenging circumstances

 

Traditional values were found in deprived neighbourhoods

Traditional values and a striving to get by in difficult circumstances were found in disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod for the Guardian

Neighbourhoods where there is a strong attachment to traditional values of thrift, hard work and independence; where there is a reluctance to rely on the state; where there is a concern to do one’s best for one’s children. Is this Middle England? No, it’s a description of six disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain, studied in depth over a period of three years.

Fears grow over funds for carers

Fears grow over funds for carers

Reporter: Andrew Rudkin
Date online: 16 June 2011

Oldham Carers’ Centre manager Miranda Di Blasio has expressed concern that government funds will not reach those who need it most.

As she welcomed local MPs Michael Meacher and Debbie Abrahams to the Phoenix Centre as part of National Carers’ Week, Miranda was at the same time worried that not enough cash would go towards providing breaks for carers.

Carers fear they’re in firing line over more budget cuts

Carers fear they’re in firing line over more budget cuts

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  • Survey reveals worry as welfare reform planned

Caroline Wilson

13 Jun 2011

Almost 80% of carers in Scotland fear they will be worse off financially if their support is cut further