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Selsey carers support and care for one another

Selsey supporters show value of caring for others

Published on Wednesday 18 January 2012 13:00

Caring for the carers is the philosophy of an extremely active group in Selsey – and its members want to reach out to help more of the ‘hidden carers’ who can often become isolated and have their dedicated efforts overlooked.

The Selsey and District Carers Support Group was set up in August 2000. Janet Harris MBE, the recently-deceased founder, started the group in her home, initially because she found herself so isolated when her husband became ill.

As she explained: “I discovered, like most fulltime carers, how incredibly lonely, exhausting, frightening, frustrating and thankless the situation can become with no support, help or advice for either my husband or myself.

“I did not choose to become a full-time carer; it happened overnight and out of necessity.”

MPs doubt supermarket scheme to spot carers

MPs doubt supermarket scheme to spot carers

By Rebecca Keating BBC News

 The government says the scheme is not a magic bullet but has a contribution to make

Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a “bemusing” and “nonsense headline-grabbing idea” by members of the health select committee.

Do I look Like I Care Campaign

Carers’ Resource launches Do I Look Like I Care campaign

12:10pm Saturday 14th January 2012 in News

 

2012 heralds the start of a new era for a Craven charity as it launches a raft of major initiatives – spearheaded by a campaign to heighten awareness of the district’s hidden army of unpaid carers.