Tag Archives: family

Family home carers need to be able to access the internet

Digital Future: Tackling Social Exclusion Through Technology

September 29, 2011
by raceonline2012

inside government_logoDigital skills are vital for education and employment and with government services moving ever closer to digital by default, an exciting forum “A Digital Future: Tackling Social Exclusion Through Technology”, will be exploring key issues surrounding the Race Online 2012 campaign including breaking down the digital divide and promoting the benefits of the internet for vulnerable groups.

Elderly and disabled people face risks from unscrupulous traders

Mobility aids scams threaten elderly says OFT

By Simon Gompertz Personal finance correspondent, BBC News

The elderly are vulnerable to high prices quoted on the doorstep

Families would like to care for their family in hospital

Carers back call for extended visiting times in hospitals

Jeremy Dunning
Tuesday 27 September 2011 14:47

Relatives should be more involved in supplying care for their loved ones in hospital as long as it does not replace NHS support, a carers group has said.