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MP calls for legislation to protect sibling carers
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP
21 November 2013
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, who was brought up by his sister from the age of 13 following their mother’s death, has called for legislation to improve the situation of brothers and sisters who care for their siblings in the absence of a parent. In Britain it is estimated there are over 45,000 siblings raising their younger brothers and sisters. In some cases this is as a result of parental death, or because of parental imprisonment, mental illness, drug and alcohol misuse or domestic violence – or a combination of these factors.
Young carers from across Norfolk quizzed politicians and decision-makers
Norfolk’s young carers make their point at Question Time event
Norwich South M.P Simon Wright, who was on the panel at the Question Time taking to members of the Young Carers Forum. Photo: Steve Adams
Chris Hill Friday, May 31, 2013
5:38 PM
Young carers from across Norfolk quizzed politicians and decision-makers about the provision of care services during a special Question Time event at County Hall.
Twenty-five youngsters, aged between 11-19, put their questions to a panel including Norwich MPs Chloe Smith and Simon Wright, Daniel Phelps from the Carers Trust and Anne Smyth from the Standing Commission for Carers. Officers from Norfolk County Council’s children’s services department were also in the audience.
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.
