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Lorely Burt MP backs call for 'Carers' Champion'

February 15, 2006 1:02 PM

Solihull MP, Lorely Burt today backed a call for a new Carers Champion in Government who would lead on carers' issues. The call follows findings of an ITV News investigation, undertaken in conjunction with Carers UK, that found people looking after sick or disabled relatives were still feeling isolated and struggling to care without enough support.

As a result of these striking findings, ITV News is launching a campaign calling for the Government to appoint a "Carers' Czar" to champion the rights of carers.

In a recent document, the White Paper on health and social care, Government pledged to review the National Strategy for Carers, increase the amount of emergency respite care and ensure that carers get better access to information. However, in order to be a success, it needs to be lead within Government from a senior level - a Carers' Champion.

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