Carers are to be given free Indian head massage tuition so that they can help those they look after to relax.
The holistic therapy, which can help with headaches and mobility, will be taught to those who care for elderly or disabled people in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The day course, organised by the council, is open to anyone who cares for a friend, neighbour or relative in the county.
The new mantra of ‘something for something’ may disadvantage disabled people, says Alice Maynard, if that something means work that they can not find
The House of Lords is debating the welfare reform bill. Few people would argue that the welfare system doesn’t need reforming, but the plan to get more people working will backfire when it comes to disabled people.
The bill includes a number of proposals that chip away at the support disabled people and their families need to play a part in society.
