Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:04 pm
hi all,
i don't know how well publicised this is. i only stumbled across it myself loking for something else.
it's an online consultation that is ongoing until sometime in september regarding the new deal for carers.
the web address is:
www.newdealforcarers.org
anyone can put across ideas to improve the lives of carers.
according to the interim findings in july, nearly 10,000 visits were made to the site with 584 postings up untll that point.
the main issues highlighted so far have been;
carers allowance and financial assistance,
respite for carers, recognition for carers,
emotional and practical support,
support for young carers and former carers,
housing issues,
challenging the stigma of caring,
raising awareness and profile of carers.
the website is still live and you can post your ideas until september. not sure of the cut off date though.
dru.
i don't know how well publicised this is. i only stumbled across it myself loking for something else.
it's an online consultation that is ongoing until sometime in september regarding the new deal for carers.
the web address is:
www.newdealforcarers.org
anyone can put across ideas to improve the lives of carers.
according to the interim findings in july, nearly 10,000 visits were made to the site with 584 postings up untll that point.
the main issues highlighted so far have been;
carers allowance and financial assistance,
respite for carers, recognition for carers,
emotional and practical support,
support for young carers and former carers,
housing issues,
challenging the stigma of caring,
raising awareness and profile of carers.
the website is still live and you can post your ideas until september. not sure of the cut off date though.
dru.