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Carers get a helping hand for the winter
Winter warmers for Sheffield carers
CARERS are being helped to stay on the road during bad weather with special packs.
Winter driving packs were handed out by Amey, Sheffield Council’s highways contractor, at a meeting of Sheffield Carers’ Forum at the United Reformed Church, Norfolk Street.
Some 300 packs have been donated for carers, including a mug so drivers can take a warm drink with them on their journey, some de-icer, a mini ice scraper, and a tax disc holder featuring winter driving safety tips.
Chris Morris, Amey operations director, said: “We w know how important it is for people who are carers to be able to get out and about.
“I hope these packs will give them a hand.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/winter-warmers-for-sheffield-carers-1-5423740
Home from Hospital new package in Bradford
Carers Resource Home from Hospital scheme expanded across Bradford district
9:00am Monday 18th February 2013 in News By Claire Lomax, Health Reporter
For pensioner Kempton Cannon, returning to his empty house after a spell in hospital was set to be a daunting prospect.
The 90-year-old former painter and decorator was anxious about how he would cope back home living alone.
But now, as a ground-breaking project expands across the Bradford district for the first time, a package of help and support is available to Mr Cannon and hundreds of patients like him.
Home from Hospital is an initiative designed to ease adults of all ages back into everyday life after being discharged from hospital.
It helps with everything from benefits guidance and restarting home care to making sure houses are safe, and that gas, electric and water supplies are in working order.
Patients receive a hamper of food basics and a safety and well-being checklist, plus a friendly face from volunteers involved in the project, which is co-ordinated by award-winning charity, The Carers Resource.
For Mr Cannon, of Addingham, the visits are proving a lifeline.