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County’s carers are missing out on help
Published on Thursday 8 November 2012 08:48
Research has shown that the county’s carers are missing out on free help because they don’t think of themselves as carers.
An estimated 100,000 people are unaware of the help available to them and a countywide campaign is being launched by Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Carers Lancashire, to let carers know that advice, information and practical support is only a phone call away.
Joanne McMaster, carers’ strategy officer at Lancashire County Council, said: “You don’t necessarily have to live in the same house or be related to the person you look after to count as a carer.
PM outlines dementia support plan
Dementia Friends
The Prime Minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers.
David Cameron has set out his ambitious plan to create masses of “dementia friends” who will be able to spot the signs of the condition and offer support for sufferers.
Mr Cameron, who says that tackling dementia is a “personal priority” of his, hopes that one million people will sign up to receive coaching sessions by 2015. The sessions, which will be provided in church halls and workplaces, will help to raise awareness and teach people how to support those with the condition.
Expectations of care in Norfolk to be made clear for all
Expectations of care in Norfolk to be made clear for all with the introduction of the Harwood Care and Support Charter
A charter that clearly sets out the standards people should expect from the care they receive is set to be introduced in Norfolk early next year.
Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet have approved the introduction of the Harwood Care and Support Charter which consists of a set of simple statements that organisations and individuals that are signed up to the charter have committed to work towards, and explains what people using care services should expect, including information on what to do if they have concerns.
