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Many carers find they give up their life to care

December 7, 2011   Carers, disability, Downs syndrome

 

The daily challenges faced by carers

 

There are around two million people who care for a sick or disabled relative in Britain. With this figure set to rise, Julia McWatt spoke to one couple about the challenges they have faced

FOR CARERS and those they support, it can be a constant battle just to get through everyday life.

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Harrogate may get its very first councillor for Carers

December 6, 2011   Carers

Councillors’ insight into the work of Harrogate’s unpaid carers

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HARROGATE could get its first councillor tasked with championing the rights of the district’s growing number of unpaid carers.

The idea was discussed at a meeting between an all-party group of borough and county councillors and representatives of the charity, Carers’ Resource.

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More must be done to improve the ‘care’ people receive in their own home

December 4, 2011   Carers, family, Older care, ukcuts

Why we must do more to protect those receiving home care

 

Without workforce regulation, the potential for poor care to remain hidden is enormous

When care takes place in people’s own homes, risks are magnified.

The findings from the Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry into home care for older people shone a welcome light on the quality of care provided and its impact on people’s autonomy and dignity.

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