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Free cinema card for Carers (www.ceacard.co.uk)
Patricia Morton, a member of the South Yorkshire Branch, e-mailed me to say she had come across this information and thought it would be of interest to some people. She has checked the list of participating cinemas and all the
The card is operated by "the cinema exhibitors' association limited" and an application form can be obtained from supporting cinemas across the
a Be in receipt of disability living allowance.
b Be a registered blind person.
A processing fee of £5-50 is chargeable per card
The card is used is used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them in the cinema. If you have any difficulty there is more information on our local website or contact "The Card Network" on 0845 123 1292 If its just an application form you want contact me (Michael Hickman) and I will obtain one to send to you.
Patricia also mentions the web site http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ for information on benefit entitlements etc and also how useful the Sheffield Carers Centre was to her.
News from Head Office
Hints, tips and problem-solving come from many different sources to help people living with MND manage everyday activities. The best advice often comes from people who have first hand experience of living with MND. With the help and support of the PMA/PALS email support group, we are delighted to introduce you to new pages on our website, (www.mndassociation.org/hintsandtips), as provided by people living with MND.
Accessible
The Motability Car Scheme and Rough Guides have between them produced a guide for ideas on tried and tested days out across the
Available on line at :- www.accessibleguide.co.uk.
If you do not have access to the Internet please ring Michael on 0114 250 0078.
The Branch has obtained copies of this guide, any one intersted please contact one of the committee members.
Free atlas for Blue Badge holders
PIE Enterprises is offering a free
To claim your free copy, send a cheque for £3-99 payable to PIE Enterprises and quoting the reference FREEATLAS with your name, address, telephone number and email address to:
PIE Enterprises Ltd
Or alternatively apply online at www.thepieguide.com/shop by selecting the atlas at its normal price, following the prompts until you reach the coupon code, enter freeatlas into the coupon box and you will now only be charged £3-99.
If you have any questions regarding your order please call 0207 952 0459.
Searching for Heroes
In this years New Years Honours List 82% of all OBEs and MBEs were for people who have undertaken charitable or voluntary service, either as part of their job or independently. To find similarly deserving people for future Honours the Government is asking organizations across a range of interests - from charities and volunteers to local and health authorities, sports and faith groups and business - to play their part in submitting ideas for who should receive Royal recognition for working so hard on behalf of others.
Anyone can submit a nomination, you do not need to be an official of any organization. To find out how, go to http://www.honours.gov/ or write to the
Ceremonial Secretariat at the Cabinet Office,
Carers .
Did you Know
On in ten adults in the
Three million people juggle work with caring responsibilities
1.25 million people provide over 50 hrs a week caring
People providing high levels of care are twice as likely to be permanently sick or disabled themselves
1.3 million carers are over 65
The main carers benefit is Carers Allowance is £48-65 per week for a minimum of 35 hours
Carers save the Government £57 billion each year
Carers