Young carers smash Three Peaks Challenge
Last changed: Wednesday 10 August, 2016
Our Young Carers’ Service has marked its 20th anniversary by conquering the Three Peaks. Five young carers, aged 13 to 16, tackled Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough – a distance of 25 miles, and a total climb of 7,000ft. Accompanied by young carer workers and staff, they completed the trek within…
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Carer Marlene ‘nails it’ at House of Lords
Last changed: Tuesday 13 September, 2016
Bradford carers Marlene Thomas and Lynn Ford were special guests at the House of Lords to help launch a new national guide, Spotlight on a Carer’s Journey. The guide is part of our ongoing work with the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) exploring the effects of the Care Act,…
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Carers Talk Video
Last changed: Monday 25 July, 2016(more…)
Carers’ Wellbeing Video
Last changed: Monday 25 July, 2016(more…)
Robert Smith
Last changed: Monday 25 September, 2017Robert has more than 30 years’ experience (Nat West Bank) in providing relationship banking to the SME market place and, over the past nine years, has focused exclusively on the care sector. He is presently the Director for Healthcare North Region with responsibility for 13 healthcare relationship managers, who look…
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Liz Jones – Chair of Board of Trustees
Last changed: Wednesday 3 October, 2018Semi-retired in 2013, Liz worked as a senior manager in Local Authorities and the Audit Commission. She has particular interests in strategy, organisational development and improvement through collaborative and partnership working. Enjoys trekking overseas, gardening and trying to make jewellery.
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More needs to be done to support carers – report reaction
Last changed: Wednesday 10 August, 2016A new report analysing the effects of the Care Act has revealed many carers are still not aware of their right to support. Carers’ Resource Director Chris Whiley recommends the survey’s findings should be used as a tool to ‘further promote and fight for carers’ rights’. Carers’ Resource…
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