Tag Archives: carers

No such thing as retirement for older carers

Posted on 02/20/2017 by wames

Carers Trust article, 7 Feb 2017: No such thing as retirement for older carers, says new Carers Trust report Older carers say they are now doing the hardest job they have ever done, with no option to ring in sick … Continue reading →

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Advocacy for carers info event, Blaenau Gwent 14 & 27 Feb 2017

Posted on 02/10/2017 by wames

Do you look after a relative, friend, or neighbour who has a disability or is unable to manage on their own? Dewis Centre for Independent Living is running events for adult and young carers in Gwent to find out how … Continue reading →

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Carers’ survey in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan

Posted on 02/03/2017 by wames

Carer Engagement in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Carers Trust Wales on behalf of the Vale of Glamorgan Council are undertaking a range of consultation exercises across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to identify the value and purpose … Continue reading →

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E-petition asks UK Government to ensure eligible carers get state pension ‘Carer’s Credits’

Posted on 01/03/2017 by wames

UK Government and Parliament petition: Take action so that 237,000 eligible carers get state pension ‘Carer’s Credits’ The government must do more ensure approximately 237,000 carers receive National Insurance (NI) credits to their state pension. It’s estimated that as many … Continue reading →

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Is the The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act working for you?

Posted on 10/25/2016 by wames

Carers Wales news post: Track the Act: Are new rights making life better for you? Have you had any contact with your local council since April, or has the person you look after had an assessment or a review of … Continue reading →

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Patients put at risk when healthcare staff & carers don’t have flu jab

Posted on 10/11/2016 by wames

Wales Online news report, by Mark Smith, 10 Oct 2016: Patients are being put at risk by healthcare staff who haven’t had the flu jab A large number of vulnerable people have failed to have their flu jab Fewer than … Continue reading →

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Online support for adult and young carers

Posted on 06/30/2016 by wames

Carers online forums give carers the chance to take a break and focus on themselves, rather than the medical condition or the person they care for. Carers space – a new version of the Carers’ trust online community for adults works on … Continue reading →

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Managing medicines – carers’ experiences needed

Posted on 05/17/2016 by wames

Can you help Carers Trust Wales to develop standardised guidance/training specifically around medicines administration for unpaid carers? Following the success of their booklet A Carers Guide to Medicine management they are asking carers to answer a questionnaire.  There is also the potential … Continue reading →

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Benefit cap hurts disabled people and carers

Posted on 05/09/2016 by wames

Disability Rights UK reports on 5 May 2016 that: Benefit cap hurts disabled people and carers The latest benefit cap figures show effect on disabled people and carers. View DWP statistics At February 2016, of those capped households: 14 % … Continue reading →

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Carer Health & Well-being Event, Wrexham 4 Mar 2016

Posted on 02/25/2016 by wames

Carers event: Friday 4th March 2016, 10am – 1.30pm @ Acton Resource Centre, Overton Way, Wrexham, LL12 7LB Do you look after someone because of an illness or disability? All ages welcome… Come and join us for: • Relaxation therapies – … Continue reading →

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