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We Care

Researchers look at balance found by those working

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

IF you are a carer who also does paid work, the Oxford Institute of Ageing would like to hear from you.

The insitute, based at the University of Oxford hopes to interview people for its Carers@ Work project.

Interviewees need to be looking after someone over the...


Campaign has raised awareness of carers

IMPORTANT: Carer Bronwyn Nott and daughter Rachel, 19, on  the second anniversary of the We Care campaign

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

TWO years ago today the Echo launched the We Care campaign, which aims to get a better deal for the people who provide care for their loved ones. The...



Day out arranged to popular garden

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CARERS can enjoy a day out at a botanical garden as part of a group trip. Dream-A-Way and the Echo's We Care campaign will be running the trip to...



Charlie will lead discussion on dementia care

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

SOLICITOR Charlie Siegle, from Exeter firm Stephens Scown, is leading a discussion on dementia care. He is appearing as part of a two-day programme...



Devoted couple show the meaning of care

TOGETHERNESS: David and Juanita Turner are carers for each other

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CARING for each other has become a way of life for David and Juanita Turner The couple from Nichols Way, Newtown, Exeter, have been married for eight...



Devon carers critical of respite cash spending

Sonia Barton

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

CARERS have criticised the  NHS after it was revealed  millions of pounds intended to fund  respite breaks for voluntary  carers...



Emma's on her marks in bid for programme cash

TARKA RUN: Emma Healey

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

CARERS' support manager Emma Healey is aiming to raise £500 to help carers by running a half marathon. Emma, who works for St John Ambulance in...



Caring for Christopher is a full-time challenge

CONSTANT WATCH: Caroline Flowerdew with her autistic son Christopher

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

CARING for a child with autism can present many challenges, as one Exeter mother has discovered. Caroline Flowerdew, from Whipton, who cares full-time...



Carers welcome plan to help dementia sufferers

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

CARERS have welcomed a Government campaign to help people with dementia. Dementia affects around 70,000 people in the South West. The Echo is...



New soft play area delights youngsters

HAVING FUN: Fergus MacDonald, 10, tries out   equipment in  the new soft playroom opened at the CEDA centre in Exeter LAURENCE UNDERHILL EX190210_LU03_11

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

PARENTS and carers of disabled children have welcomed the opening of a new soft play area at Community Equality, Disability Action's (CEDA's) base on...



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These are the people who have so far pledged their support for the We Care campaign.

These people have either offered money or treats such as restaurant meals, massages, hair cuts and event tickets to the We Care campaign that we can hand out to deserving carers.

To sign up and offer a treat to carers or money to fund respite contact selliott@expressandecho.co.uk or telephone 01392 442282


AB Consultants

Ali Anvari Night Owl Security

Aly Leah, Guildhall Flowers

Angela Bassett

Angel Hair

Anthony Laye

Anvari Group

Ben Bradshaw MP

Berrybrook

Blue Ball Inn

Bourne Leisure

Buckerell Lodge Hotel

Cake-a-licious

Carina Rutherford

Clive Stuart-Smith

Crealy

Crosse and Crosse

Crystal Glass

Mrs J Daly

David Fitzgerald

David & Gill Freeman

Derek Montgomery

Devon Cliffs

Domino's Pizza

Dream-a-way

EDF Energy

Eurosat Distribution

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter City Football Club

Exeter Northcott

Exmouth Photo Services

Fiona Maddock

Foodeaze

Fresha Limited

Gemini Taxis

Geoff Flather

GHK Decorators

Gilly Greed

Gordon Maddock

Grand Hotel, Torquay

Holiday on Ice

Ide Parish Council

Ivor Doble

Jimmy Frost

Jo @ It's Your Day

John & Alison Mann

John Gandys

Julian Tagg

Julian Voysey

Kevin Doyle

Lefroy Beauty Therapy

Lympstone Marine Group

Maria Hodges

Mark Tyler, West Country Television

Mark Vernon

Martin Breadin

M.A.T. Electrics

Megabowl

Met Office

Michael Caines restaurant

Michelmores solicitors

MITIE Group

Mrs G Narramore

Notadog Shiatsu

Olivia Restaurant

Paramount Personnel

PDS Printers

Plymouth Raiders

Raceworld Indoor Karting

South West Communications

Speedy Hire

Straight Eight International

St John Ambulance

S .W.M.G

Teignbridge TLC

Teamworks Hair Design

Tenpin

Timepiece Nightclub

Urban Skill Skills

Vue cinema

Westexe Forklifts

Woodbury Park, Golf and County Club

Carolyn Bampton - reflexology















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