Unpaid carers tell Work and Pensions Secretary of their concerns
Last changed: Thursday 29 March, 2018
The Work and Pensions Secretary was in Shipley today to meet unpaid carers, who told her how they have struggled to juggle their caring role and a job. Esther McVey and Shipley MP Philip Davies visited charity Carers’ Resource, which supports about 16,000 unpaid carers in the Bradford district, Harrogate…
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Conservative MP Philip Davies and Labour MPs Judith Cummins MP Imran Hussain MP and John Grogan MP for Keighley & Ilkley back our call for more recognition for unpaid carers in this The Telegraph & Argus article by the ever-supportive Emma Clayton. . This important petition is mentioned https://buff.ly/2pqXcPc –…
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We are encouraging to have their say over potential changes to North Yorkshire County Council’s policy for home-to-school transport. This specifically affects children with special educational needs or disabilities and their families. See the link for info. Deadline: April 2 Link: Home to school transport including children…
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A pay-as-you-feel concert next month will raise funds for us! There will be a mix of styles, voices and instruments so there’ll be something for everyone. Just turn up on the day – Sun 29 Apr, 2.30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Skipton. Thanks to carer Sally Goodman for organising it! See…
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A new study – links to the full article – finds “carers aren’t getting enough government support”. We know this is nothing new. Please sign this petition which calls on the Government to set out how they could do more for carers in a new Carers Strategy: http://bit.ly/2EyAw6T. Link:…
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NHS England is consulting the public on reducing over-the-counter prescription medicines. Carers in any area can share their views online through this link: . Please note the consultation will close on Wednesday 14th March. Link: Introduction – NHS England – Citizen Space…
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Do you have excellent office skills? We are looking for new recruits to join our data and administration teams in Bradford and Skipton. The Admin Assistant vacancy closes on Tuesday 20 March 2018 and the Assistant Data Analyst Intern opportunity closes on Wednesday 28 March 2018. Details of both part-time…
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