Autistic man’s ‘care’ bill not fair, says dad
5:00pm Friday 20th April 2012
DISABLED people are soft targets for cash-strapped councils, an autistic man’s father says.
Kevin Kearney, of Western Way, South Ham, Basingstoke, suffers from autism and struggles with communication, and for most of his life he has been attending courses which allow him to learn new skills.
Currently, he attends courses four times a week, all of which are partly funded by Hampshire County Council and for which he does not pay. But Kevin has been told by the county council that he must pay £23.94 every week towards ‘care services’.
The 39 year-old, who lives with his parents in Basingstoke, does not receive, or need, any care at home.
Disgraceful’ increase in great-grandmother’s care costs
Veronica Elliot, 90, who faces a large increase in her care costs
12:10pm Friday 20th April 2012 in Darlington By Andy Walker
A COUNCIL has been accused of letting down the older generation after hundreds of people saw an increase in the amount they contribute towards their care costs.
In November last year, Darlington Borough Council changed the way it assessed people’s ability to pay for their care.
A total of 326 people across the borough were affected by the change.
It’s an uphill struggle with dementia
It’s an uphill struggle with dementia – and there’s not enough awareness out there
Carers of loved ones with dementia have spoken out about the difficulties they face – ahead of a roadshow visiting Scunthorpe for the first time.
With more than 2,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in North Lincolnshire, the Alzheimer’s Society’s roadshow will provide much-needed information and advice about the condition.
