More support for dementia sufferers in Norfolk and Suffolk

July 4, 2011   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

More support for dementia sufferers in Norfolk and Suffolk

By KIM BRISCOE Monday, July 4, 2011
6.08 AM

Willie Cruickshank

Dementia patients receiving hospital treatment are being offered fresh hope with the launch of a £450,000 community scheme to help them go home sooner and safely.

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Councils could offer loans to homeowners in Dilnot report proposal

July 4, 2011   Carers

Councils could offer loans to homeowners in Dilnot report proposal

Commission will suggest fund-raising changes allowing local authorities to lend money against the value of property

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  • The Guardian, Monday 4 July 2011
    • Andrew Dilnot
    Andrew Dilnot’s report into old age care reform will offer local councils the power to lend to homeowners entering residential care. Photograph: David Levene

    Local councils are poised to take on a major financial services role under proposed reforms to be unveiled on Monday of the funding system for the care of elderly and disabled people.

    Under the scheme, local authorities will be empowered to make a loan at a preferential rate against the value of a property owned by someone entering a care home. The loan would be redeemed on the sale of the property after the person dies.

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    Young carers scoop prizes ‘See Me Talk to Me’

    July 3, 2011   Carers, young carers

    Young carers scoop prizes

    Published on Sunday 3 July 2011 09:56

    LINCOLNSHIRE Young Carers Partnership have had two accolades to celebrate.

    Not only have they won the Healthcare People Management Association Award, they have also scooped the Judge’s Special Award for their ‘See Me Talk to Me’ project, which was designed to raise awareness of young carers’ issues.

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