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NHS 'failing to support carers'
(BBC 13/10/2009)
The National Health Service in England is failing to invest in sorely needed services for carers, campaigners say. Data uncovered by two charities suggested just £10m of the extra £50m earmarked for support services was being spent this year. The money was promised by the government to help fund services such as respite care and counselling. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care said the results of the poll of 130 NHS trusts were alarming.
Child carers 'without a voice'
(BBC 10/06/2009)
Children with caring responsibilities are often "unidentified, unsupported and without a voice", Ofsted says. Inspectors said not enough young carers were known about or receiving support in the eight local councils areas in England they visited last year. They said children caring for parents with a drug habit or mental health problems were particularly vulnerable.
(BBC 10/06/2009)
What is life really like for young carers? "I help cook and clean, I do the ironing and - to give my mum and dad a break - I play with the other kids, I help my sister with her homework and I help the others with their homework too." At the age of 15, Melissa, from south Wales has a lot more on her plate than most of her peers who are sitting GCSEs this summer.
Most carers 'hit breaking point'
(BBC 08/06/2009)
The pressure of being a carer has forced three out of four of them to "breaking point", according to a poll. The survey of 1,941 unpaid carers found 74% said they had been stretched to their limits by caring for someone. Frustration with the bureaucracy of accessing NHS care and benefits was the most common reason they cited as forcing them to breaking point. The study was carried out by a partnership of 10 UK care charities ahead of this week's Carers Week.
Carers 'need more financial help'
(BBC 29/08/2008)
The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers, MPs say.
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Autism parents 'infection risk'
(BBC 20/07/2008)
Caring for children with problems such as autism or Down's syndrome may weaken parents' immune systems [suggested association through stress].
Fears as disabled children start to outlive carer parents
(The Scotsman 21/06/2008)
EDINBURGH is facing a fresh healthcare timebomb as medical advances mean severely-disabled children begin to outlive their parents.
Carers' respite leave 'to double'
(BBC 10/06/2008)
Respite time for people who look after frail and disabled relatives in England is set to double, ministers say.
Lesley Garner's Lifeclass: My wife's quality of life is so poor. Should I prolong it?
(Telegraph 10/06/2008)
This week Lesley Garner advises a man caring for his sick wife.
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