#OverToYou: Your lockdown diaries
Regardless of age, lockdown left people faced with fears, worries and concerns. Two people share their experiences of life in lockdown.
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Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Age UK programme shows promise in combating loneliness
A pilot programme launched by charity Age UK has shown great promise in reducing loneliness in older people. The ‘Testing Promising Approaches to Reducing Loneliness’…
Carers over 85 more than double in a decade – but numbers getting support are down
Older people are struggling through their later years caring for a loved one in increasing numbers according to a new report published today, with figures…
Care Minister joins launch of Carers Week Quest 2014
Campaign aims for greatest ever drive to reach UK’s carers Care Minister Norman Lamb today (Weds 12/2) joined health and social care professionals, charities and…