Carers forced to give up work will get extra help
Services for the elderly and disabled are under “enormous strain”
Thursday 27 September 2012
Services for the elderly and disabled are under “enormous strain”, the Care Minister, Norman Lamb, acknowledged yesterday as he promised extra help for family members who give up work to look after relatives.
Mr Lamb’s pledge follows the disclosure in The Independent that the crisis in social care is costing the British economy more than £5bn a year in carers’ lost wages and tax contributions as well as benefit payments.
County puts aside £1.4m for carers
County puts aside £1.4m for carers
Wednesday 26 September 2012
West Sussex County Council is preparing to enhance its support services for anyone who provides care and support for an adult in their family.
It is advertising a three-year £1.4m contract for its direct access countywide service, available to all carers of adults, including young carers and those caring for people with substance abuse problems.
Four-star treatment for patients on the NHS
26 September 2012
The Cotton Rooms is the first of its kind in the NHS and has been built and funded by University College London Hospital’s charity.
The 35-bed hotel near Tottenham Court Road offers all the comforts of a good hotel — including fluffy towels, slippers and internet access — without charge.
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy on a daily basis will benefit as well as others who are undergoing tests at UCLH.
In the past, many patients have either endured long journeys home every night or stayed on a noisy ward or in nearby hotels alongside ordinary paying guests.
Now patients can receive hospital treatment during the day then check into the Cotton Rooms afterwards.
The idea is that people can live normal lives but with medical help on standby when needed.
