Tag Archives: carers

Joanna Lumley Wants More Support For U.K. Mums And Carers

“At the other end of life, women often end up as the carers for elderly relatives

30 September 2011 12:11

 

British actress Joanna Lumley is ready to tackle British politicians again after her triumphant Gurkha campaign, by demanding more support for young mums and elderly carers.

The Absolutely Fabulous star is a staunch human and animal rights activist, and lends her name to several campaigns, including tiger conservation and voting reform in the U.K.

“A voice that cares”

A short film about carers in Leeds

 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzn2XAVgxBE&feature=share[/youtube]

This is short film about Carers in the Leeds area and country wide. It was made in conjunction with my final year project at University where i worked with the charity Carers Leeds, i worked with both staff and the users of the charity.

Family home carers need to be able to access the internet

Digital Future: Tackling Social Exclusion Through Technology

September 29, 2011
by raceonline2012

inside government_logoDigital skills are vital for education and employment and with government services moving ever closer to digital by default, an exciting forum “A Digital Future: Tackling Social Exclusion Through Technology”, will be exploring key issues surrounding the Race Online 2012 campaign including breaking down the digital divide and promoting the benefits of the internet for vulnerable groups.