10 June 2010

Cameron's caring council closes carers' centre

Without a hint of irony, Tory H&F council has announced - just days before Carers Week (14-20 June) - that its funding for H&F Carers Centre will end this month.

The decision means the centre will have to close after 12 years. No alternative support or services for carers have been put in place. Families will now have to struggle even more on their own. Happy Carers Week!

PS One wonders what the Princess Royal makes of H&F council's decision to close one of her centres?
PPS The protests against the decision by new Tory cabinet member Cllr Joe Carlebach are mounting...

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