Carers Friendship Group celebrates its third anniversary
“I HARDLY left the house before meeting this group, they have given me another life alongside caring.”
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.
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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.
Down’s syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order
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.
