Carers reallly are the unsung heroes of our society – have your say in Luton
Have your say on support for carers in Luton
IF you are the carer of an adult, Luton Borough Council would like to hear your opinions on the services it provides to you.
Looking after a family member, partner or friend is something that will happen to most people at some point and the Council recognises that caring duties place a significant impact on carers’ lives.
People with autism get relaxed about going to the cinema
Autism-friendly cinema screenings being shown over the summer.
Chris was excited and jumpy as he waited in the cinema foyer for his friends to arrive.
“We have never done a cinema trip before,” says his support worker Deman, who has looked after him for 11 years in the house he shares with two other autistic friends.
“He would make too much noise and annoy other people.”
Children are at risk of losing out on essential life experiences that outdoor play brings
Mitcham Fun Day aims to reverse decline of children playing outside
10:02am Friday 12th August 2011
More than a thousand children, parents and carers enjoyed a sun-soaked play day last week as part of a campaign to get more young people playing outside.
New research has revealed that, while 72 per cent of parents regularly played outside, only 40 per cent of children today play outside to the same extent.
Savlon and Play England, the groups behind the findings, are worried children are at risk of losing out on essential life experiences that outdoor play brings.
