Tag Archives: Norfolk
Carers told “you are not alone” as help is launched in north Norfolk and Broadland
A new service that will help the unsung army of carers to get the support that they need is being set up at 20 GP surgeries across north Norfolk and Broadland.
By STEVE DOWNES Wednesday, May 30, 2012
3:56 PM
North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is piloting the project to provide support work at surgeries – and it could spread to the rest of Norfolk if the nine-month trial is successful.
Under the scheme, which is being delivered by Norwich and District Carers Forum (NDCF), two part-time support workers will be available on a monthly basis at each surgery to give support to anyone in an unpaid caring role.
MP Norman Lamb’s warning over Norfolk County Council foster care relationship
By VICTORIA LEGGETT, Education correspondent Friday, May 25, 2012
10:02 AM
The “dysfunctional” relationship between Norfolk County Council and a foster carers’ association could prove damaging to children and put others off taking on the vital role, an MP has warned.
Norman Lamb (pictured below) wants the two groups to work together to improve the service and ensure both youngsters in care and their carers feel appreciated and supported.
Carers from Norwich and Norfolk complete daredevil jump to raise over £1,800 for the Stroke Association
David Freezer Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:30 AM
Carers from Norwich, Hingham and Kings Lynn took part in a daring ‘vertigo challenge’ to raise over £1,800 for the Stroke Association recently.
The group from Mears Care in Norfolk, teamed up with colleagues from Suffolk and Cambridgeshire for the challenge in Bedford on Sunday, May 20.
They had to climb to the roof of a wind tunnel tower via ladder before making an 125ft power fan jump off the side.
