Programme 5: Who cares?
Reaction to Who cares?
Our panel consider a few of the issues raised by the programme Who cares and offer some responses.
...and baby makes three
Receiving news that a child has an impairment can cause turmoil. But despite the often awkward reaction of family and friends and the long wait for the return of "everydayness", there's just as much baby love.
Wastes of space?
A former hospital head explains why it's not so simple dealing with so-called bed blockers.
Are you a carer?
Get advice on returning to study as one of the many carers with the OU.
As people with disabilities live longer, their parents are growing increasingly anxious. They want to know who will look after their adult children when they are gone.
Matt is 30 and has been cared for by his dad and mum all his life. He is severely disabled, all his needs are met by his dad, Ivor, aged 74, alone since the death of his wife, Enid, four years ago.
Ivor wants a dignified degree of care for his son, and has found nothing approaching his very particular standards.
Jackie Steer is 56 and her Mum, Peggy, is 81. Jackie has Down syndrome and has deteriorated physically in the last few years
Peggy is happy with the residential home that Jackie lives in and is part of a group of new, elderly friends who meet regularly to give support and share thoughts about what to do with their elderly children once they are no longer able to care.
Behind the stories
At the current rate of new housing provision, it will take 30 years to meet the needs of people living with parents aged 70 or more.
Reach - Standards in Supported Living provides a clear definition of Supported Living alongside standards and targets for all service providers.
Content last updated: 09/11/2006
