Gwenda Thomas

Monday 14 December 2009

CARERS RIGHTS DAY 2009

GWENDA THOMAS URGES CARERS TO BE ‘IN THE KNOW’ REGARDING THEIR INCOMES AND PENSIONS

Gwenda Thomas AM said: ’Carers fulfil a vital role in society, and the NHS and social care system would just not be able to cope without them. Unfortunately this role is often understated, Neath carers may not be getting all the help they are entitled to, and it is vital that they do so. I was pleased to introduce recently a Carers’ Legislative Competence Order, which will enable the Assembly Government to bring forward legislation on carers.
This legislation will focus on the provision of information and improving joint working between agencies to ensure that there is more effective engagement with carers.
This improved information and aid for carers will help to ensure that they receive benefits which they are entitled to, for example Carer’s Allowance or their pension rights, and enable them to plan for their financial future’.

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