Carersforumuk : Message: Fw: Carers UK July Newsletter

Interesting piece about the missing money?

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HELP END CARER POVERTY

Carers get £53.10 a week benefit in return for saving the UK £87 billion. We think this is an insult.

Sign our End Carer Poverty Charter now. Get your friends, family and colleagues to sign it too. more…


		National Carers Summit November 12th, London Within the next year there will be a general election. This year's Summit will give carers a vital opportunity to quiz those responsible for party manifestos on what they will do to improve support for carers. Book your place now. more… If you can’t make it to the Summit, you can still make sure your voice is heard by joining Carers UK. We believe together carers are stronger. more…

Concern over missing money
		Carers UK is concerned that carers are not seeing the benefit of £150 million earmarked for breaks. Research shows that Primary Care Trusts have not been told about the money or what it is for. more…

Look after yourself
		Are you stressed? Having difficulty sleeping? Experiencing back problems? The demands of caring can put your health at risk. As a carer you need to look after yourself too. Find out how you can get help. more...


Also... The closing date for our Summer Raffle is fast approaching. To be in with a chance of winning £2,500, tickets must be returned to us by July 27^th. more…


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