Mum joins political elite to fight for carer’s rights
CLARE LALLY is Scottish Labour’s newest addition, bringing her experience of caring for her disabled child to the Shadow Cabinet.
A DEVOTED mum is taking her experience of caring for her severely disabled daughter to the frontline of Scottish politics.
Clare Lally is to join Labour’s shadow cabinet as their first “Carers Champion”.
The role will see the 31-year-old, who has no previous political experience, advise Johann Lamont’s party on the challenges facing Scotland’s 660,000 carers.
Clare, of Duntocher, Dunbartonshire, said she was delighted to help influence key policy.
She said: “I have always been a Labour supporter. But to actually be able to contribute and help make a difference is a better opportunity than I could have asked for.”
Clare and partner Derek Steel, 36, provide round-the-clock care for Katie, five, who was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy after a difficult birth.
East Coast Truckers visit Great Yarmouth
The East Coast Truckers Children’s Convoy rolling along Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth.
Photo gallery: East Coast Truckers visit Great Yarmouth
Sam Russell Monday, August 27, 2012
12:43 PM
Huge crowds lined Marine Parade as Great Yarmouth welcomed the East Coast Truckers’ convoy this evening.
The East Coast Truckers Children’s Convoy as it rolled along Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.The East Coast Truckers Children’s Convoy as it rolled along Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.
The annual Children’s Convoy arrived at the resort at around 6pm, on its return leg from Pleasurewood Hills to Norwich.
A cacophony of horns signalled the arrival of the 84 lorry cabs, which had ferried children with special needs on an exciting day out to the theme park.
And spectators said the truckers should be praised for their good work.
Richard Wass, a security guard from Yarmouth, turned out to the event with his grandchildren Jasmine, six and Jack, nine.
The East Coast Truckers convoy is greeted by huge crowds at Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.The East Coast Truckers convoy is greeted by huge crowds at Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.
Carers away day will provide advice and support
The Carers support team at Cambridgeshire County Council have organised an away day which will provide advice and information for those supporting others.
In previous years an Annual Carers Conference has been held, but following feedback the title and format has been altered this year. The event will still give carers an opportunity to air their views and meet professionals who provide them with services and support but in a less structured, more relaxed and fun atmosphere..
