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Carers’ turn to be pampered
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Carers association’s pamper day at Bolsover
A fun and relaxing treat was on offer as carers were treated to a free pamper day.
A fun and relaxing treat was on offer as carers were treated to a free pamper day.
The event at Bolsover Methodist Church was organised by the Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) and funded by the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership.
Holistic and aromatherapy experts were on hand offering free sessions and
Carers were able to take time out and spoil themselves with a number of treatments including massage, nail treatments, facials and pedicures.
The day was part of the association’s line-up of annual events that support carers new and old in the county. There are a host of events planned for 2013 so give the DCA a call on 01246 222373 or email transition@derbyshirecarers.co.uk.
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Carers needed for research on use of technology in caring
- There are many potential benefits to using technology to aid in caring.
Carers are invited to focus groups to contribute to research into technology used by carers and the people they care for.
Carers UK, London School of Economics and University of Westminster are working together to research the use of technology by carers and the people they support.
Carers are being sought to take part in focus groups taking place between February and April 2013. Each session will include an introduction to new and emerging technologies, and a group discussion about how technology can be used to help carers and those they support.
The project is funded by the Assisted Living Innovation Platform of the Technology Strategy Board, which is a UK public advisory body which reports to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). In the past, the board has funded technology projects such as using renal biomarkers to detect kidney damage , or using video games to train triage skills.
Those interested in participating should submit their details online by completing the survey on the Carers UK website.
Travel costs will be reimbursed and light refreshments will be provided at each session.
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Help stop the elderly care funding crisis and sign Make Dilnot Happen by 2015 petition
Make Dilnot Happen by 2015
By Marijke Cox, Reporter Friday, January 11, 2013
1:22 PM
Kent County Council leader Paul Carter is calling for the care cost cap to be implemented by 2015
Pauline Turner and her mother AnnieOUTspoken County Hall leader Paul Carter has demanded the Government cut foreign aid and EU budgets, and divert funds to elderly people to stop them having to sell their homes to pay for care.
The senior Tory criticised the “lack of commitment” shown by the Coalition, which has dithered over introducing recommendations outlined by the Dilnot commission to reform adult social care funding.
Under the current system, elderly people, including those suffering debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, are forced to sell their homes and use savings to pay for care costs.
As a result, many who have worked every day of their lives and never relied on state benefits are left with nothing.
Cllr Carter said the current funding system was “not up to the job” and demanded Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy Nick Clegg resolve the crisis.
He has launched a Government e-petition with the leaders of Hampshire and Buckinghamshire county councils calling on Whitehall to introduce recommendations outlined by the Dilnot commission.
