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Who cares for the carers?
The Irish Times – Saturday, May 26, 2012
FAMILY CARERS ARE often invisible
Caring for a loved one is difficult at the best of times, but reduced services, economic insecurity and an ageing population have made life tougher for people minding elderly or disabled relatives. ROSITA BOLAND looks at carers’ changing role
Roadshows raise awareness of support available for Wiltshire’s upaid carers
9:59am Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in News
They can work towards bronze, silver and gold accreditation for recognising and supporting carers.
Unpaid carers and staff from GP practices across Wiltshire have been attending local roadshows to help raise awareness of the support available to carers.
Wiltshire Investors in Carers is a scheme which aims to increase awareness of work already being undertaken to support carers in GP practices in the county.
Caring never stops with the amazing way Ty Hafan makes every life so worth while
At the start of children’s hospice week, Liz Rundle takes a look at 24 hours in the life of Ty Hafan
PEOPLE who visit Ty Hafan always comment on the peace, tranquillity, brightness and inspiration the hospice exudes.
But those on the inside know that to achieve this environment – and the highest level of care – a huge amount of work, dedication and professionalism goes on, just as much outside of the building than inside.
