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Carers Suffer in the East of England - June, 2010
Research
for the launch of National Carers Week shows:
85% of carers say they are worse off financially,
81% have been forced to give up leisure
activities
or
from going out socially since becoming a carer.
72%
saying they have lost touch with family and friends,
as
the majority of those surveyed
can no longer rely on relatives
for
support, as these relationships suffer as a result of caring
63% say they have had to give up work.
A
spokeman for Carers Week said: “Carers need and deserve change.
We
need to see better access to advice and information, improved funding
for breaks,
and
support and flexibility for carers at the workplace.
Only
then will carers get a real chance at a life of their own.
Unable
to socialise, to have romantic relationships, or even to consider having
children,
the
impact on carers is emotional, mental, physical, and fiscal.”
Paid
Carer Support Workers required for rural East Suffolk
South
East Suffolk Crossroads are seeking Carer Support Workers around the Saxmundham
area.
to
support families of children/adults.
Staff
will be working on a one-to-one basis and some work experience is required,
plus
the use of a car and telephone.
The
hourly rate is £6.56 - enhanced for evenings and Sundays.
Mileage
will be reimbursed at 40p per mile
For further information please tel: 01473 730455
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