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Which? is looking for people with long term illness to take part in some research
Which? is looking for people to take part in some research. We would like to talk to:
people who have been diagnosed with a long term, serious or life threatening illness;
the families and/or carers of people who have been diagnosed with a long term, serious or life threatening illness; and
people who have been bereaved in the past two years.
We want to understand the consumer issues and extra costs that people in this position may face (e.g. higher fuel bills and legal fees). We’d also like to know if people with a serious condition feel they have the support and the information they need to make the right choices – for example when buying goods and services. We’re also interested in how well supported people feel when dealing with end of life issues like wills and probate.
Liverpool hosts first 'disability Games'
South Liverpool sports academy welcomes disability games
The event was an opportunity for local people with disabilities to experience competitive sport.
The first Disability Sport Regional Games has taken place in south Liverpool, bringing together 250 competitors in seven sports.
The games were held between May 10 and 12 at Greenbank Sports Academy.
Games organiser Steve Hoskins said: “Greenbank’s first north west regional games was a big success – everyone who took part really enjoyed it and next year we’ll be back but bigger and better.”
The aim of the event was to give as many disabled people as possible the chance to experience competition at a regional level. It was also a chance to showcase the new disability sport for electric wheelchair users: Power Hockey.
Carers should be routinely screened for depression
Carers ‘facing depression risk’
Saturday 11th May 2013, 8:40AM BST.
Carers should be routinely screened for depression and mental health problems, doctors’ leaders say.
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) warned that carers often “neglect” their own healthcare, and found that around 40% experience depression or psychological problems.
Holding routine appointments and maintaining a carers’ register within GP practices could solve the “hidden” problem and prevent the £119 billion carers save the public purse being lost, the RCGP added.
Dr Clare Gerada, RCGP chairman, said: “Carers often neglect their own healthcare needs and in many cases it is only a matter of time before they themselves become ill.
