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Working Feedback presents ‘Hospital wants you to share your views.’

RESIDENTS are being urged to submit their experiences of using the Great Western Hospital and other NHS facilities in Swindon and across Wiltshire. Patient group Healthwatch is calling on people to share their experiences ahead of the Care Quality Commission’s … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents ‘U Support.’

U Support was founded by Adam and Tracey Gregory in 2003 and became a registered charity in 2009. It was originally established to provide the opportunity for children/young people with life limiting conditions, disability and disadvantages (who we call U … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents ‘Offering support for carers.’

AN afternoon tea event was held at Usk Centenary Hall last Wednesday (8th July) to allow people to share their views on the council’s short break respite services. Organised by Monmouthshire County Council’s (MCC) children with disabilities team, it encouraged … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents – 11 Year old carer who helps her Mum before going to school.

A mother left with physical disabilities following a car crash has revealed her guilt over her 11-year-old daughter becoming her carer. Jackie Milne, from London, relies completely on schoolgirl Charlie to run the household and look after her and her … Continue reading

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Workin Feedback presents ‘New free epilepsy app is launched.’

PEOPLE with epilepsy in Halton are being offered a pioneering tool to help them to manage their condition. The Epilepsy Society has unveiled its new updated app. Called the Epilepsy Tool Kit, it allows people with epilepsy and their carers … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents ‘Volunteering makes a big difference to our carers.’

Carers Trust Fylde Coast couldn’t help serve the needs of 3,500 local carers – let alone attempt to reach up to 13,000 more living locally – without the help of 135 volunteers. Carole Hirst – ‘Volunteer and you’ll be surprised … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents ‘CARERS WEEK: We take a look in to the lives of Dorset’s 1000s of carers.’

Marking the start of Carers Week and the Dorset Echo is taking an in-depth look into the lives of the thousands of known unpaid carers in the county. Caring is being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents – ‘Dads and lads playgroup set for Hucknall.’

The ‘Who Let The Dads Out?’ group is aimed at dads, male carers and their children and will meet at Seymour Road Baptist Church on Saturday 6th June and Saturday 4th July from 10am to 11.30am. Organiser James Stones said: … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents South Wootton carers walk for charity

Six carers and supporters are leaving the home at 8am and are heading to Hunstanton in a walk which should take about five or six hours. Said one of the walkers, Angie Addis: “We have already got our sponsorship forms … Continue reading

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Working Feedback presents ‘Porcelain museum workshops for those living with dementia and their carers hailed a great success.’

A NEW exhibit created from an eight-week art project held at the Museum of Royal Worcester for people living with dementia has been unveiled. The piece was created by the project participants – all local residents living with dementia and … Continue reading

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