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Caring but not coping — [the frustrations and isolation of many carers]
Author(s)	Anabel Unity Sale
Journal title	Community Care, no 1520, 29 April 2004
Pages	pp 32-33
Source	http://www.communitycare.co.uk
Keywords	Elder abuse ; Crime ; Informal care ; Stress.
Annotation	Cases of carers harming or killing those they care for are few. However, such rare occurrences should not blind us to the frustrations and isolation that drive many carers to believe that they can no longer cope. This article reports on recent cases of murders of older people by their carers. It also suggests services and financial assistance to which carers are entitled. A Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill has been introduced, which gives carers new rights to opportunities for education, life-long learning and work, and which the government has said it will support. Such initiatives should be reflected in support services. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-040528203 A
Classmark	QNT: TWA: P6: QNH *
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