Teletext Recovery - 05/03/1993

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:22/35   CARE FOR THE CARERS 1/6   ,,,  There are 6.8 million  people in the UK caring for  a friend, a partner or  relative in their own home.   Very often they are tired,  isolated and alone -  unaware of any support  network that may be  available and too guilty to  ask for help.   This week, Images looks at  the issues facing carers as  the reforms in community  care are implemented  next month.  By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV as Info Diary Letters

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:10/42   CARERS - 2/6  WHO ARE   THEY?      Carers are people who look after a disabled, frail or sick child, partner, relative or friend. Carers are ordinary people - husbands, wives, sons, daughters, parents or friends who simply get on with what needs to be done when someone close to them needs looking after. They take on a job which is often tiring and stressful, sometimes lasting for years with no training - most have no idea what services are available.  By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV Info Diary Letters

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:12/47   CARERS 3/6  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION      The Carers National Association is the only organisation in the UK which campaigns for the needs of all carers. The CNA welcomes anyone whose life is restricted by the need to care for somebody else - relative, friend, partner or neighbour. The Carers National Association provides information on benefits, services and other help and can put carers in touch with a national network of local support groups.  By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV Info Diary Letters

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:11/34   WHAT BENEFITS 4/6  ARE AVAILABLE   FOR CARERS?      Only two per cent of carers claim for Invalid Care Allowance, the main benefit for carers. You must be under 65 and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone - you must not be studying full time and cannot earn more than £50 a week after allowable expenses. The person you care for must receive Attendence Allowance or the Disability Living Allowance care componant at middle or higher rate. By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV Info Diary Letters

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:11/18   5/6    MRS B'S STORY    . Mrs B was looking forward to an early retirement when her widowed mother of 72 suffered a severe stroke and was suddenly unable to speak or walk. Mrs B became a full time carer for her mother - holidays are impossible and the only respite care available was a ward for mentally ill patients. Mrs B is now tired and depressed herself - she has hurt her back lifting her mother and rarely gets an unbroken night's sleep.  By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV Info Diary Letters

P726 CEEFAX 726 Fri 5 Mar 21:11/48   3/3  WHERE TO  FINDHELP      The Carers National Association provid a hel ahabiok aband volung an subscription to 'Carer' m gazine for people who join the association. Wrien to toem for detailn: nar r National Association, 29 Chilworth Mews, London W2 3RG. If you think that you may be eligible for Invalid Care Allowance contact your benefit is worth £33.70 per week - see sub-page four for more information.  By CSV Media with support  of Midlands Electricity -  TV Info Diary Letters

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