Category Archives: young carers
Two thirds of charities axing jobs due to funding cuts
Charities are axing jobs and services and some risk closing down because of Government cuts, research has revealed
29 May 2012
Charities are axing jobs and services and some risk closing down because of Government cuts, research has revealed.
A study of more than 100 charities in England and Wales showed that two-thirds were cutting frontline services and three out of four were making staff redundant.
Car clinic gets young carers mobile ON THE ROAD
Car clinic gets young carers mobile
By TERRY KELLY
ON THE ROAD … youth carers project co-ordinator Karen Ahmed, left, with Dawn Swales of Just Car Clinic, and staff and children of the Macmillan Cancer Support.
Published on Saturday 26 May 2012 14:00
HELP is getting into gear for three children on South Tyneside who are caring for their seriously ill father.
The children, aged nine, 11 and 14, from Jarrow, are supporting their dad, who is battling against a brain tumour.
But the youngsters often find visiting their father, who is in St Clare’s Hospice, Jarrow, difficult and stressful.
But help is available for the children and others, thanks to the South Tyneside Young Carers Project.
Carers bowled over as our appeal hits £12k
Young carers have a tough life
THE Lynn News Young Carers Appeal has now hit the £12,000 mark thanks to a donation by a group of generous bowlers.
The West Newton Carpet Bowls Club has raised £300 to help children and teenagers who are caring for sick relatives.
Club chairman Trevor Riches presented the money to campaign organiser Jackie Haverson on Tuesday.
The total now stands at a fantastic £12,553 but more money is still needed to help the scores of children and teenagers who looking after relatives.
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