Demonstrations are being held across the UK in protest against benefit cuts for disabled people.
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The Hardest Hit March in Norwich against government cuts
Disabled people march in Norwich over government cuts
The Norwich Hardest Hit March against government cuts makes its way through the city centre. Photo by Simon Finlay
More than 200 protesters, including wheelchair users and visually impaired people with guide dogs and white sticks, gathered in Chapelfield Gardens at 11.30am, with a placard-waving march around nearby streets beginning at noon.
The rally was one of several organised around the country by Hardest Hit, a consortium of 40 disability organisations.
Hardest Hit marches have taken place across the UK
Protests highlight severity of benefit cuts for disabled people
Hardest Hit marches have taken place across the UK in response to the government’s welfare reform bill
Hardest Hit protesters at a previous march in London. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian
Carers given free Indian Head massage tuition
Indian head massage tuition for carers in Rhondda
Indian head massage focuses on the scalp, face, neck, shoulders and upper back
Carers are to be given free Indian head massage tuition so that they can help those they look after to relax.
The holistic therapy, which can help with headaches and mobility, will be taught to those who care for elderly or disabled people in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The day course, organised by the council, is open to anyone who cares for a friend, neighbour or relative in the county.
