Neighbourhoods where there is a strong attachment to traditional values of thrift, hard work and independence; where there is a reluctance to rely on the state; where there is a concern to do one’s best for one’s children. Is this Middle England? No, it’s a description of six disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain, studied in depth over a period of three years.
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Young Norfolk carers interview JLS star Oritse Williams
Young Norfolk carers interview JLS star Oritse Williams
Five young Norfolk carers who interviewed Oritse Williams from JLS before the pop band’s recent Carrow Road concert have put a video of their chat with him on YouTube.
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The youngsters have lost carer services because of cuts to council funding and are campaigning to try and save some of the services, as part of National Carers Week.
The issue is close to the pop star’s heart as he cared for his mother from the age of 12, when she was diagnosed with MS.
Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas
Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas
Be interesting to see how they care for carers!
A new study and accompanying exhibition show people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods striving to get by in challenging circumstances
Traditional values and a striving to get by in difficult circumstances were found in disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod for the Guardian
Fears grow over funds for carers
Fears grow over funds for carers
Reporter: Andrew Rudkin
Date online: 16 June 2011
Oldham Carers’ Centre manager Miranda Di Blasio has expressed concern that government funds will not reach those who need it most.
As she welcomed local MPs Michael Meacher and Debbie Abrahams to the Phoenix Centre as part of National Carers’ Week, Miranda was at the same time worried that not enough cash would go towards providing breaks for carers.
