All about The LIME Magazine

Today, I welcome Sally Huggett of The LIME Magazine to guest post about her work and publication. The LIME Magazine is a bi-monthly publication for parents and carers of children with special needs. It came about because I have a child with special needs. Daniel was diagnosed with classic Autism and severe learning disabilities when [...]

Daily Mirror Launches Caring For Carers Campaign

The Daily Mirror is today launching a new “Caring For Carer’s” campaign to highlight the disgraceful situation regarding the level of benefits for people who care for disabled relatives and friends. At the moment, Carer’s Allowance is just over £53 a week, no matter how many people you care for. Both my sons qualify for [...]

Call for increase in Carer’s Allowance

UK Autism Foundation backs call for an increase in Carer’s Allowance The UK Autism Foundation has backed the call for a substantial increase in the carer’s allowance. There are six million carers in the United Kingdom who look after family members or friends at home and often struggle to pay for their basic needs. Carers [...]

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