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Gordon Brown holds Citizens Jury for Carers |
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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The Prime Minister met with Carers from across the country at a Citizens Jury on the future of social care policy, which was held in Leeds on 11 January.
He was joined by Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson and Care Services minister Ivan Lewis at this event, which follows the government's recent nationwide consultation of Carers to inform the development of the new National Carers Strategy.
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Social care rules inconsistent and unfair to Carers |
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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The Government has announced a fundamental review of social care eligibility rules for disabled and older people, following the release today of a report by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI).
The report on the state of social care in England, reveals sharp disparities in how councils decide who is eligible for help and to what extent.
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Carers discrimination case makes progress in European Court |
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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In a case which has implications for the employment rights for all carers, today the European Court of Justice ruled that a Carer could suffer discrimination 'by association'.
Sharon Coleman, who cares for her disabled son, took her discrimination claim to an employment tribunal after she felt forced into leaving her job as a legal secretary.
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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Carers Week 2008 will take place from 9 - 15 June with the theme: 'Carers can't afford to be ill'.
During the fourteenth annual Carers Week, we are aiming to highlight the effect caring can have on the lives of Carers, especially their health and wellbeing.
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Government pledge to stop benefit cuts for working carers |
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Monday, 03 March 2008 |
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Government pledge to stop benefit cuts for working carers |
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