A rain of over 500 carers will form a human rainbow
Carers to form a human rainbow on Silver Jubilee Bridge in Halton
May 19 2011 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
CARERS in Halton are being invited to form a rainbow on one of the borough’s most recognisable landmarks.
The Rain of Rainbows event will see 500 carers and ex-carers lining up on the footpath of the Silver Jubilee Bridge decked out in all the colours of the rainbow.
Mother’s trauma over son’s club foot
Spixworth mother’s trauma over son’s club foot
Lucy Wright Wednesday, May 18, 2011
12:35 PM
Yasmin Desborough with her son, Cole. Photo: Antony Kelly
A Norwich mother told today how her baby son’s condition led to her being accused of child abuse by a complete stranger
Yasmin Desborough’s 10-month-old son, Cole, has talipes, commonly known as club foot.
It is a condition where the ankle is twisted, the foot points down and the sole faces inwards.
While his feet were being corrected, Cole spent the first eight weeks of his life in a plaster cast.
Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding
Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding
8:00am Wednesday 18th May 2011
A MINISTER sparked anger yesterday when he insisted care for elderly people was enjoying a funding boost – even as scores of councils increase charges and close homes.
Among the local authorities making cuts is Durham County Council, which closed seven care homes last year and is considering increasing charges for daycare services.
Meanwhile, Stockton Borough Council has restricted care to people with substantial needs, denying help to people unable to carry out everyday tasks, such as getting up, bathing, making meals, housework and shopping.
