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18th June
seems a long time ago but thanks very much for all those who
attended the ‘do’ we had at the Monty Club, Newtown.
I thought the Band was good and it was nice to meet new people
and to have a chat briefly when "Platform Soul " paused
for breath.
I am glad that Kate Young was able to present some flowers to
Pat Edwards from Talerddig, Pat has just retired after 40 years
as a district nurse and is going to Buckingham Palace to be
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Many thanks to Val Howard, Lady Mayor of Newtown
for formally starting the evening and for being so encouraging about
the importance of carers and their role. We wish her well after finishing
her time as Mayor.
My special thanks for all those young carers and those who were a
little older who got up and danced. It was great to see everyone having
fun and marking "Carers Week" with a bang and not a whimper.
Philip Moody
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On 14th
June myself and my family were fortunate to have been selected
to receive a holiday at Pontins in Blackpool which was funded
by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
This holiday by The Princes Royal Trust is just for carers and
their cared for and families.
My husband, son and granddaughter came with me and we had a
wonderful time. There was plenty of entertainment, we had a
mad hatters tea party which was excellent the children enjoyed
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We were all well looked after especially
by The Princes Royal Trust helpers. There was also lots of information
about carers and the problems we face in day to day living, also you
were able to speak to the welfare rights about any benefits that you
may be entitled to.
My son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning difficulties
and autistic tendencies and my granddaughter is suspected of having
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well and I find it difficult
taking them on holiday because of their behaviour, but at Pontins
I found the experience a lot easier because there were other parent
carers with children with the same difficulties.
I would encourage anyone who is able to receive this holiday to go
as we all had a lovely time.
The photo is of my son and granddaughter meeting Postman Pat at Pontins.
Raelene Banks, Knighton
"I
am a parent of Paul who is blind, has epilepsy and severe learning
difficulties. He is 13 years old and a lovely young man now
and we think the world of him. However, just lately he has got
very hard to deal with his "teenage strops" besides
everything else. It would be great if I, like other parents,
could switch off from worrying about whether it’s time
for a drink, food, nappy change or medicine or if he is okay
and is not having a fit.
We have asked for Direct Payments from Social Services to deal
with our support, but we are still waiting for a reply. There
is a desperate need for a Respite Centre in Montgomeryshire
and I and a group of parents have got together a campaign to
make people aware of our plight. It is called Star Centre Project,
and we are hoping it doesn’t take forever to get this
off the ground. We love our children dearly, but it is nice
to switch off sometimes and let your own batteries recharge."
If you are interested in helping us, or want more information
please contact me
Wendy Savoia on 01686 622394 |
PRTC Norwich Union Breaks…
You will be pleased to hear, that Norwich Union
have just informed us that they will continue funding Breaks for
Carers at Pontin's for a further three years.
This is fantastic news and means that another 3000+ carers will
be given the chance of a break over the next three years.
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