News items from October 2012
Cheaper stamps for Christmas
As you may know, the Post Office is making stamps a bit cheaper to buy in the run up to Christmas - if you receive Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit or Unemployability Supplement.
You'll be able to buy up to 36 stamps in either books of 6 or 12 at Christmas 2011 prices from 6 November until Christmas Eve (24 December) at any Post Office.
If you need to speak to someone about the offer, you can contact Royal Mail Customer Services on 08456 016 248.
Find out more on the Post Office website.
Local support with Angelman Syndrome
We recently met a carer called Jayne Roper whose daughter has Angelman Syndrome - a rare genetic condition that causes severe learning difficulties.
Jayne said she struggled to find other parents in the same situation whilst her daughter was growing up (she's now 23) and would have really valued this kind of support.
If you're caring for someone with Angelman Syndrome and would like to talk to a parent who understands Jayne is more than happy for you to call her.
Jayne's number is 01455 440688 and her mobile is 07949 739397.
You can find out more about the condition on the Angelman Syndrome Support, Education & Research Trust website.
Future of community hospitals in West Leicestershire
As you may remember, the NHS recently asked patients and carers for their views on how it should deliver care closer to home and community settings in West Leicestershire.
The report on the first stage of the Community Hospitals review is now available to see on the West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group website.
Click here to read the report in full
Are you caring for someone with a disability who loves football?
Did you know the Leicestershire and Rutland County Football Association helps to support a network of inclusive football clubs around the county, giving anyone with a physical, learning or sensory disability the chance to play football - including youngsters, adults, men and women.
Players are encouraged to become a valued team member whilst making new friends and enjoying playing sport.
If you'd like to find out more please call Mary Rudkin on 0116 284 4952 or email [email protected]
