Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding

May 18, 2011 Carers, disability, mental health

Anger after care minister denies shortfall in funding

8:00am Wednesday 18th May 2011

By Rob Merrick »

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.

9 year old has created an online forum to help children with diabetes

May 10, 2011 Carers, Diabetes

Cerys-Anne, nine, from Trowbridge, helps fellow young sufferers

5:00pm Sunday 8th May 2011

Cerys-Ann Blake, who has set up a website for diabetes sufferers, with mum Donna-Michelle Donkin and stepdad Doug Harvey

To visit Cerys-Anne’s website, go to www.theinsulingang.co.uk.

A nine-year-old Trowbridge girl has created an online forum to help children with diabetes – just 12 weeks after being diagnosed herself.

Cerys-Anne Blake, a pupil at Bellefield Primary School, was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes in January, after being poorly with a chest infection for three weeks and losing weight.