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Christmas charity song launched by boy who communicates by blinking
Christmas charity song launched by boy who communicates by blinking
HE has spent most of his Christmas Days in hospital, but now a young boy who can only communicate by blinking is looking to bring some festive cheer to others with the release of a Christmas single.
Adam Bojelian, 12, who has cerebral palsy, is blind and suffers from a severe seizure disorder, is donating 50p from every download of Christmas Gibbons to the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland.
And the Forthview Primary pupil has been given a boost after getting the backing of film star Ewan McGregor.
We cannot understand why the Government will not strengthen rights of carers when we are so valued
Monday 26 November 2012
Carers Need Help
We have been informed that very few, if any, of the proposed amendments to the Self Directed Support Bill in relation to unpaid carers have been moved for Stage 3, with the exception of at least one amendment submitted by Scottish Labour which relates to Section 16 of the Bill.
Carer shares views with politicians
CARERS from Inverclyde say their concerns are being taken seriously by the Scottish Parliament.
Eric Baxter • Published 13 Oct 2012 14:00
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HELPING CARERS: Christina Boyd and Duncan McNeil MSP at the Carers Parliament.
CARERS from Inverclyde say their concerns are being taken seriously by the Scottish Parliament.
The first ‘Carers Parliament’ took place at Holyrood attended by carers from Shetland to Dumfries.
Greenock carer Christina Boyd said ministers, MSPs, senior doctors and heads of social work all listened to the challenges that are faced by carers who also outlined the changes needed to improve their lives and the lives of those they care for.
Ms Boyd said: “The Carers Parliament shows that issues facing Scottish carers are being taken seriously and it gave us a chance to tell the people at the top what really matters.
“We often feel ignored and think that politicians and professionals make decisions without considering our point of view.”
She added: “I hope the Carers Parliament will help to change all that.
