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Wales ‘behind’ on independence for disabled people
24 May 2011 Last updated at 16:33
Wales trails the UK in helping disabled people to live independently in the community, says a charity.
Disability Wales told a Westminster inquiry that the lack of a Welsh strategy on independent living disadvantages disabled people.
The inquiry is discussing whether changes to the law are needed.
A Welsh Government spokesperson said that improving services for disabled people across Wales remained a priority.
MP calls for greater recognition for UK carers
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.
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.
