Elderly people grieving the death of a loved one are often misdiagnosed as depressed

March 4, 2015   bereavement, Carers, Depression, Featured Article

When they’re actually just lonely

  • Doctors often mistake bereavement with depression,  researchers warn
  • Rather than prescribing drugs, more should be done to tackle loneliness

By Fiona Macrae, Science Correspondent for the Daily Mail

Published: 14:10, 3 March 2015 | Updated: 23:37, 3 March 2015

Suffering from bereavement, many older people seek help from a GP to cope with the crushing feelings of loneliness.

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New project to give carers more support

March 2, 2015   Carers, Social care

David Sedgwick

Carers could soon be using smartphones and email to help balance work, education and leisure with their caring responsibilities.

North Tyneside is one of nine areas in the country awarded £147,800 government funding for a two-year project to test out new ways of reaching people struggling to juggle work requirements and caring needs.

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Norfolk Care Awards celebrate the heroes in the region

February 28, 2015   Carers, Featured Article, Norfolk

The best of Norfolk care was celebrated at an awards ceremony attended by over 300 people.

Norfolk Care Awards 2015, all the winners repressed at the end of the event. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

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The second Norfolk Care Awards saw some of the most deserving receive recognition for the hard work and dedication they demonstrate every day while delivering care and support to the people in the region.

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