A timely reminder ? Donating to your local food bank : what goods to give ? With food bank usage rising across the UK, we reveal the goods ( Both food and toiletries ) they need the most. [/size][/b] Nearly one in five under 15-year olds in the UK lives in a home where the parents can’t afford to p...

Milton Keynes Council : Man " Struggled to feed himself after care cut. " A man with Huntington's disease was treated " Worse than an animal " after his care package was cut by a council, his family has said. [/size][/b] https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/131F6/production/_109262387_ombuds...

From CUK's FaceAche page : For Malnutrition Awareness Week, we're sharing our leaflets about caring and nutrition. They cover topics including the importance of eating well for carers, speaking to your GP about nutrition, and eating well with specific medical conditions such as dementia and cancer. ...

Unemployment figures should be millions higher, says research OECD and Centre for Cities study indicates there are " Hidden " numbers. [/size][/b] Millions more people in Britain are without a job than shown by official unemployment figures, according to a study that suggests the jobless rate shoul...

Care Act advocates ? Full sp from the NHS web site : https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/someone-to-speak-up-for-you-advocate/ A snippet : How to get an advocate Contact social services at your local council and ask about advocacy servi...

Hi Denis ... a very valid and interesting post. Short of an Internet search ... HOTELS WITH DISABLED PERSON FACILITIES ... add the manor to narrow the field ... and investigate further , little else to suggest. In the UK , we lag behind many of the North American hotels which have virtual tours on t...

Home care services in Adelaide , Australia ???

Universal credit " Leaving families depressed' " in poorest London borough. Parents in Tower Hamlets tell study that squeeze on income is causing conflict and stress. [/size][/b] Low-income families in London’s poorest borough say that moving on to universal credit has left them financially worse o...

Universal credit " Leaving families depressed' " in poorest London borough. Parents in Tower Hamlets tell study that squeeze on income is causing conflict and stress. [/size][/b] Low-income families in London’s poorest borough say that moving on to universal credit has left them financially worse o...

Hi Amanda ... some links to go with BB's recommendations : HOME CARE SERVICES ... what's available out there , and who provides them : https://www.carersuk.org/forum/support-and-advice/all-about-caring/home-care-services-a-guide-from-the-money-advice-service-web-site-37984 NEEDS ASSESSMENTS : https:...