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Super home’ to be built in care home shake up
Norfolk could see three dementia care homes replaced by a new multi-million pound site
By BEN WOODS Tuesday, November 8, 2011
11.26 AM
A shake-up in the care provision across Norfolk could see three dementia care homes replaced by a new multi-million pound site.
A proposal has been launched to build an £8m super care home in Gorleston to shore up care facilities offered to elderly dementia patients.
The plans put forward by Norse Care, a public sector care company owned by Norfolk County Council, would include the closure of Magdalen House, in Gorleston, Mildred Stone House, in Great Yarmouth, and Clere House, in Ormesby, after September 2013.
Brilliant event for carers in Great Yarmouth 21st November
A brilliant event has been organised to provide support and information to dedicated carers in Norfolk.
The Carers’ Forum, which is hosted by Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will be held 2pm to 7pm on 21 November 2011 at Kings Centre in Great Yarmouth.
Young carers will benefit from this
Crystal group gives young carers a break
Young carers meet.
YOUNGSTERS who look after sick relatives are given a chance to enjoy their childhood at a playgroup.
Life is not always easy for some primary school-aged children who have to care for unwell relatives or do the food shopping or house work.
But West Norfolk Carers provides these youngsters, aged between seven and 11, with a few hours of relaxation during their Crystal Group sessions.
Some of these youngsters will benefit from trips out and transport thanks to the Lynn News Young Carers Appeal.
We have teamed up with West Norfolk Carers to raise £100,000 to help improve the lives of youngsters, who are caring for sick relatives.
During the Crystal Group sessions on a Wednesday, 15 children have fun playing on the Wii or having a go at a variety of craft activities. They also enjoy snacks.
