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Down’s syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order

Down’s syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order
13 September 2012 Last updated at 01:21

By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC NewsA man with Down’s syndrome is suing an NHS trust over a hospital’s decision to issue a do-not-resuscitate order giving his disability as one of the reasons.

The instruction not to attempt resuscitation in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest was issued without his family’s knowledge.

Their lawyers describe the order as “blatant discrimination”.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust says it complied fully with guidance from professional bodies.

Carers get online thanks to free workshops

Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Citizen

THEY have already trained up an army of silver surfers, but now a community outreach organisation is opening up its computer lessons to carers who may be feeling isolated.

Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course, delivered from home or as part of a group, in how to use a computer, by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council.

  1. FRIENDLY WEB:  Carer Anna King being taught the internet by Hylary Kingham, a Connect volunteer.
  2. FRIENDLY WEB: Carer Anna King being taught the internet by Hylary Kingham, a Connect volunteer.THEY have already trained up an army of silver surfers, but now a community outreach organisation is opening up its computer lessons to carers who may be feeling isolated.

  3. Carers are being invited to join an eight-hour course, delivered from home or as part of a group, in how to use a computer, by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council.

An open day at the Sheppard House Day Centre, Newent, last week has already got carers excited about connecting to Skype to talk to friends or shopping websites.

Barbara Piranty, assistant chief executive of the GRCC, said: “One lady came in worried and a bit frightened that she would feel stupid, but she came out excited about the possibilities.

Free support service launched to help older people in Norfolk maintain their independence

12 September 2012

A new service aimed at supporting older people living in their own homes to maintain their independence has launched in Norfolk.

The community outreach service for older people launched last week and supports vulnerable people who live in their own homes but might need some extra help to live full and active lives in their communities.