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Care home whistleblowers increasing
More than 4,300 whistleblowers have come forward in the past 16 months to complain about the treatment of elderly and disabled people in care.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) – which regulates care homes and hospitals in England – said some of the complaints concerned care home residents being physically assaulted.
Complaints rose from 22 a month in December 2010 to 556 in March 2012.
The CQC said whistleblowers included relatives and staff.
Carers to benefit from £3.9million new communications and support service
CARERS in South Devon are set to benefit from a £3.9million new a communications and support service.
People who look after others will now be able to access information, help, support and grant funding for short breaks, thanks to the Devon Carers’ initiative.
It was launched simultaneously across six different locations, including Kingsteignton ahead of national Carers Week.
Devon Carers brings together eight voluntary care organisations and charities in Devon.
Carers tell of the challenges, sacrifices & rewards that come with looking after relatives’ children
Blood is thicker than water.
Jun 22 2012 By Craig McQueen
Catherine, Anne, Susan and George at the support group
GRANDMOTHER Anne Swartz knows only too well that blood is thicker than water.
The 58-year-old widow from Dumbarton cares for her three grandchildren, as her own kids were unable to cope.
As one of 20,000 kinship carers around the country, she knows the many difficulties faced by those who take young relatives into their care.
And with this week being Carers Week, shes asking for more recognition for the role they play in making sure the most vulnerable of children get the upbringing they deserve.
“I have two children who have got learning difficulties,” she said.
“In 2005, I took care of my daughters eldest daughter, who had just turned five and was two weeks into school.
