Tag Archives: carers
Wooden Spoon in Scotland and fund-raisers raise money for a caravan
Caravan for caring children at Carlogie House
The unveiling of new accomodition based in Carlogie House grounds was opened officially on Wednesday morning by David Leslie ex Scotland rugby player who also handed over a giant wooden spoon. It was given by the Wooden Spoon childrens rugby charity. Pictured with David, fron centre, are charity members chid carers and invited guests.
YOUNG carers visiting a respite centre in Carnoustie received a real treat last week when they got a new caravan, writes Johnston Ralston.
The Carlogie House Centre for the Princess Royal Trust East Ayrshire Carers has proven so popular with young carers that extra accommodation was required.
‘Cuts have made problem worse’
Bed-blocking problem increased because of council cuts
9:30am Monday 1st August 2011
THE decision to axe in-house county council care staff has added to the bed-blocking crisis, according to a council source.
A social care employee told the Oxford Mail that hospitalised pensioners who relied on council carers could not return home as they were waiting for private care to be arranged.
The council’s own internal home support service is being wound down after the council decided to axe it in April.
