Who cares for carers?

Features 30th September, 2016

Dorothy Cook is full-time carer of her husband Malvin. She discusses the ups and downs of caring, but has her life changed since the new Care Act of 2015 brought in more rights to support?

Produced & presented by Dawn Gani

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M Edwards

October 2, 2016 at 5:24 pm

I cared for my husband for many years and agree with all the comments made, having compassion for others should be part of the care system.

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Dorothy Cook is full-time carer of her husband Malvin. She discusses the ups and downs of caring, but has her life changed since the new Care Act of 2015 brought in more rights to support?

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Dorothy Cook is full-time carer of her husband Malvin. She discusses the ups and downs of caring, but has her life changed since the new Care Act of 2015 brought in more rights to support?

Produced & presented by Dawn Gani

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