Carers Friendship Group celebrates its third anniversary

“I HARDLY left the house before meeting this group, they have given me another life alongside caring.”

Friday, September 14, 2012

Grimsby Telegraph

These are the words of Mimi Tebeje, pictured, who joined in with the celebrations to wish The Carers Friendship Group a very happy third year running.

  1. MEETING UP: Members of the Carers Friendship Group pictured during their third anniversary celebration dinner at the Punch Bowl in Cleethorpes. Pictured with the group are, Stewart Coley, left, and Tony Packham, right, who set up the group. Picture: Rick Byrne

Mimi, of Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, is a mum-of-two and full time carer to her 15-year-old daughter Ruth Kidene, who suffers with genetic problems reducing her mobility.

Two years ago she joined the friendship group which formed off the back of meetings at the North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre in Victoria Street, Grimsby.

It is for carers and ex-carers who, without the support of each other, would otherwise not have much of a social life.

The group which now has around 30 members, meets regularly for drinks, meals and informal chats.

Glasgow appoints new and independent Carers’ Champion

Glasgow City Council has appointed former councillor Dr Christopher Mason MBE as the city’s new, independent Carers’ Champion.

The first appointment of its kind in Scotland, the Carers’ Champion will be expected to listen to carers, understand their needs, and ensure that their views are properly heard within the council.

Dr Mason, who retired as a councillor in May this year after 30 years as an elected member, was identified for the role in large part due to his long standing commitment to developing support services for people with autism in Glasgow. He was confirmed in the position following a meeting of the council’s Executive Committee, which gave cross party support to the role of Carers’ Champion.

Down’s syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order

Down’s syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order
13 September 2012 Last updated at 01:21

By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC NewsA man with Down’s syndrome is suing an NHS trust over a hospital’s decision to issue a do-not-resuscitate order giving his disability as one of the reasons.

The instruction not to attempt resuscitation in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest was issued without his family’s knowledge.

Their lawyers describe the order as “blatant discrimination”.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust says it complied fully with guidance from professional bodies.