Tag Archives: carers
Mother’s trauma over son’s club foot
Spixworth mother’s trauma over son’s club foot
Lucy Wright Wednesday, May 18, 2011
12:35 PM
Yasmin Desborough with her son, Cole. Photo: Antony Kelly
A Norwich mother told today how her baby son’s condition led to her being accused of child abuse by a complete stranger
Yasmin Desborough’s 10-month-old son, Cole, has talipes, commonly known as club foot.
It is a condition where the ankle is twisted, the foot points down and the sole faces inwards.
While his feet were being corrected, Cole spent the first eight weeks of his life in a plaster cast.
Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding
Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding
8:00am Wednesday 18th May 2011
A MINISTER sparked anger yesterday when he insisted care for elderly people was enjoying a funding boost – even as scores of councils increase charges and close homes.
Among the local authorities making cuts is Durham County Council, which closed seven care homes last year and is considering increasing charges for daycare services.
Meanwhile, Stockton Borough Council has restricted care to people with substantial needs, denying help to people unable to carry out everyday tasks, such as getting up, bathing, making meals, housework and shopping.
Week to highlight “true face of carers”
Week to highlight “true face of carers”
Left to right: (front row) Lynn Hall, Elizabeth McPherson, Gina Culling, Sally Craggs, Julie Graves (back row) Yvonne Murphy, Jodie Peckitt, Neil Daniel, Avril Bartlett, Liz Brown
A WEEK of events will highlight and celebrate the contribution that carers make and provide greater support for those unaware of the services and benefits they may be entitled to.
Three in five people will be a carer at some point in their lives, meaning that one day the true face of a carer may be yours.
Carers receive £55.55 per week, the lowest benefit of its kind and only available for those who care more than 35 hours per week, equating to approximately £1.58 per hour.
