Tag Archives: carersweek

MP highlights work of unpaid carers

May 26, 2011   Carers, carersweek, dementia, disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Older care

 

York Outer MP Julian Sturdy highlights work of unpaid carers

7:45am Thursday 26th May 2011

ONE of York’s MPs has hailed the work of carers as part of a national drive to recognise the contribution made by volunteers who help the sick, frail and disabled.

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MP calls for greater recognition for UK carers

May 21, 2011   Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Carers, carersweek, disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Older care

MP calls for greater recognition for UK carers

8:00pm Saturday 21st May 2011

Tiverton MP Neil Parish has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year’s Carers Week.

The week, which runs from June 13 to 19, recognises the contribution made by those people in Devon and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled.

Mr Neil met up with Angela at the House of Commons to pay tribute to carers, and to urge that they receive more support in their caring roles.

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Hosted chat with Simon Wright MP for Carersweek

May 20, 2011   Carers, carersweek
We are delighted to have Simon Wright MP join us for Carersweek in our chatroom on Wednesday 15th June at 8pm.
He has a special interest in finding out the problems that carers face on a daily basis, which are not being dealt with by the appropriate services.
So we look forward to you joining us.
How to enter the chatroom?
Only registered site users can enter the chatroom. Please register at least the day before our chat.
After following the instructions on the email you receive, you can then enter the chatroom via pressing the chatroom button in our forum.
You will need to have Java on your computer. It’s a good idea to check if the chatroom is working for you beforehand, once you receive your login details.
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