Tag Archives: health

Caring for our future

September 30, 2011   Carers, family, health

David Behan Caring for our future

 

In his latest video blog, David talks about Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support. David explains how you can share your views on the priorities you think this Government needs to focus on to improve the care and support system.

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In this video David talks about the areas the department wants to engage people on.

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Family home carers need to be able to access the internet

September 29, 2011   Carers, family, health

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.

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Elderly and disabled people face risks from unscrupulous traders

September 29, 2011   Carers, health, Older care

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
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