The Red Cross cares for the family carer

July 20, 2013   Carers, charities, disability, Older care

Caring for carers

Many people rely on carers to make everyday things possible – from having a bath to putting food in the fridge. In fact, the 2011 census found there were 5.8 million unpaid carers in England and Wales. But what happens when carers are hit by a crisis themselves?

In Wrexham the British Red Cross is giving carers vital help so they can look after themselves and the people they support. The scheme is run in partnership with charity Wrexham Carers, and funded by Wrexham Council.

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Pop star Olly Murs helps young Cornish girl with cerebral palsy

July 20, 2013   Carers, cerebral palsy, Uncategorized

Saturday, July 20, 2013

A TV programme featuring singer Olly Murs helped a Cornish family seek help for their daughter who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just 18 months old.

After watching the pop singer take part in a charity version of Noel Edmonds’ popular game show Deal or No Deal, the family decided to find out more about what the Brainwave charity could offer.

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    TV programme featuring Olly Murs helps Helston youngster Phoebe Bury

Helston-based mum Maria Bury said: “Phoebe was born early at 29 weeks and weighing just 1lb 14oz – she was no bigger than a bag of sugar.

“At first she appeared to do really well but after four weeks she developed two infections that led to brain damage.

“There didn’t really seem to be a lot that the health authorities could do for her and it was thanks to a popular TV programme, “Deal or No Deal” which featured Olly Murs trying to win money for his charity Brainwave that we became aware of the charity.”

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Making a difference for family carers

July 19, 2013   Carers, dementia, health, hospital, mental health

Guest Blog –Carol Munt

Travelled to Oxford today for the Thames Valley Mental Health, Dementia and Neurological Conditions Network Development Day.

There were some very good speakers from the voluntary sector in addition to those from the Health sector including Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director.

I’m not sure how I feel about the objectives, I have an uncanny feeling that we’ve heard it all before under another guise.

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