Tag Archives: Older care
Scheme to help people choose paid carers
Clients and their families will be able to search a national website www.supportwithconfidence.co.uk to find local providers who have been approved under the scheme to find one that matches their requirements.
By Linda Fort
October 11, 2011
A scheme has been launched to help people who need support at home to choose from good carers.
West Berkshire Council has introduced Support With Confidence designed to give the elderly and vulnerable in the community – and their families – greater peace of mind.
Caring organisations listed under the scheme are required to have passed the necessary background checks and carried out appropriate training.
Hopes high over plan for new Norwich community centre
The Silver Rooms in Silver Road, in north city, are owned by Norfolk County Council and currently used to provide a club for elderly people.
Olly Day brings some smiles to Hilda Bullen and Ian Gibson at the Silver Rooms open day on Sunday. Photo: Bill Smith
by DAN GRIMMER Monday, October 10, 2011
6.30 AM
Campaigners battling to create a new community centre in Norwich have given families a taste of what might be on offer if they succeed in their efforts.
The Silver Rooms in Silver Road, in north city, are owned by Norfolk County Council and currently used to provide a club for elderly people.
Carers in Devon get new phone helpline
New helpline for carers in Devon
A new telephone helpline has been launched in Devon to give carers in the county better access to support.
The Devon Carers Centre line is part of a £1.3m investment by Devon County Council and NHS Devon.
