Caring for older people Archives - Page 22 of 26

Standing by disabled people in our fight for a fair deal

08/08/2012

I am very concerned about the impact that the Government’s cuts to public services and benefits are having on disabled people and their carers. I recently met with Leicester’s Learning Disability Partnership Board to hear at first hand about people’s experiences. They told me that many of those affected by […]

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Liz backs personalised care for people with learning disabilities

02/08/2012

I recently visited a supported home for people with learning disabilities in which is run by the national organisation Dimensions. It was a real pleasure to meet with residents and hear at first-hand how important it is to get support based on their individual needs. One woman told me that because of the help […]

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Liz meets Royal College of Nursing

02/08/2012

I had a very useful meeting with Dr Sheila Marriott, Regional Director of the Royal College of Nursing in the East Midlands and her colleague Tim Baggs. We discussed the huge pressures facing local NHS services, cuts in nursing staff, and the impact of the Government’s reckless reorganisation. If you […]

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Liz speaks up for British grandparents

10/07/2012

On Thursday 28 June I had the pleasure of speaking at an event organised by a fantastic charity called Grandparents Plus, which champions the vital role grandparents play in the UK. I spoke about the huge contribution grandparents make to their families and communities, our economy and society as whole. […]

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Liz supports appointment of Minister for Older People

03/07/2012

I recently spoke in a House of Commons debate on the need for a dedicated Minister for Older People in the Cabinet. This has been called for by the ‘Grey Pride’ campaign, and backed by more than 137,000 people who have signed the campaign’s petition. I want to see the […]

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Liz meets Labour Council Leads for Adult Social Care

02/07/2012

On Monday 25 June I met with Labour Councillors who lead on adult social care in different parts of the country. The meeting was in Birmingham, where this year’s Local Government Conference is taking place. We talked about the huge challenges councils face in meeting growing demand for social care, […]

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Liz meets ‘Shared Lives Plus’ Carers

26/06/2012

On Friday I was privileged to meet with Gill, Richard and Denise, who live in Leicester and provide care through Shared Lives Plus. They take people who need care and support into their homes and their lives, either permanently, for short periods, or during the day. Gill and Richard have […]

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Liz joins CLASP carers to celebrate Carers Week

26/06/2012

On Friday 22nd June, I joined carers who use CLASP, the Carers Centre for a bite of lunch at Chutney Ivy, to mark the end of National Carers Week. I spoke to Charles, the centre manager, and was really pleased to learn that even in these difficult economic times, Leicester City Council is […]

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Liz pops in for a cuppa to mark the start of National Carers Week

26/06/2012

On Monday 18 June I joined local carers at the Guildhall, Leicester for a cup of tea to mark the start of National Carers Week. This celebrates the vital contribution Britain’s six million unpaid carers make to the people they care for, and to our local communities. The carers I […]

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Liz visits social care services in Leeds

26/06/2012

I recently went to Leeds to see the work their local Council is doing on social care. I visited Bramley Elderly Action, a fantastic voluntary group that runs exercise classes, craft groups and social clubs so older people can meet new friends and stay active. I also met with staff […]

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Liz meets Labour Council Leads for Adult Social Care

25/06/2012

On Monday 25 June I met with Labour Councillors who lead on adult social care in different parts of the country. The meeting was in Birmingham, where this year’s Local Government Conference is taking place. We talked about the huge challenges councils face in meeting growing demand for social care, […]

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MP shows support for carers over a cuppa

25/06/2012

Liz pops in for a cup of tea to chat to carers about a new strategy offering greater support to them in an event organised to mark National Carers Week.