GILBERT CALLS FOR RECOGNITION OF CARERS
June 9, 2010 12:00 AM
Local MP, Steve Gilbert, has teamed up with ITV's This Morning celebrity GP, Dr Chris Steele MBE, to support this year's Carers Week.
Steve Gilbert met up with Dr Chris at the House of Commons to pay tribute to carers for the unpaid care they give to the ill, frail or disabled from across Cornwall. Steve is backing Carers Week to urge that they receive more support in their caring roles.
Stephen Gilbert said:
"A trip to the cinema or even a full night's sleep can be a luxury for many of the thousands of carers in Cornwall who are making a priceless contribution to our local community. I hope that as a result of Carers Week, many more carers will find out about services and support that exist to help them."
Dr Chris, a champion for the country's millions of carers, said:
"I know how carers' own health and well-being has suffered as a consequence and just how isolated they can feel. Who is caring for the carers? Change is needed at grassroots level and Carers Week is vital in raising awareness and promoting carers' issues."
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