| Age Concern,11 September 2008
Sheelagh Donovan, Health and Community Care information specialist at Age Concern England joined us in the chat room as our guest host. Her area of expertise is maintaining your health and using/making the most of NHS services.
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| Summer Party, 21 August 2008
This year's Summer Party was another funpacked and noisy affair. The quiz tested carers' knowledge of pop-culture, the animal kingdom and geography. With two tie-breakers to find our winners it we had everyone on the edges of their seats. The M&S vouchers are now on their way to the winners. You can find details of any upcoming events in the carers newsletter and discussion boards.
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| Dr Ken Checinski, 8 May 2008
Dr Ken Checinski is Senior Lecturer in Addictive Behaviour at St George’s Hospital Medical School, London and Consultant Psychiatrist with the Respond NHS drug and alcohol team in Surrey. He joined us to give advice on drug, alcohol and other addictions affecting you or your family. Find out more about Ken Checinski
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| Luke Clements, leading expert on UK Community Care law, 8 April 2008
A leading expert on UK Community Care law and the rights of disabled people to social and health care support, Luke joined us in the chat room to answer your questions on social and health care issues and their impact on you.
Read more about Luke Clements here
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| National Autistic Society, 2 April 2008
An advisor on the Autism Helpline, Sarah Tooke joined us in the chat room to answer carers questions about autism. The NAS provides impartial and confidential information, advice and support to people with autism (including Asperger syndrome), their families, professionals, and researchers.
Read more about National Autistic Society here
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| Denise Robertson MBE, This Morning's Resident Agony Aunt, 4 December 2007
This Morning's well-known agony aunt and author, hosted a chat to offer advice on emotional and practical issues and give carers the opportunity to talk through any issues. Denise has been patron of Sunderland Carers Centre for the last 15 years.
You can contact Denise via Dear Denise.com
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| Dr Chris Steele, GP and Health Expert, 26 November 2007
This Morning's resident health expert, joined us in the chat room so carers could ask his advice on medical and health questions. Dr Chris was also a judge for the Simplyhealth Caring Awards 2007, hosted by the Trust.
Find out more by visiting Dr Chris' website
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| Laura Marney, Author, 30 August 2007
Laura joined us in the chat room to talk to carers of people with learning disabilities who had left or were about to leave the parental home to move into their own home. Laura was commissioned to write the piece by Artlink Edinburgh.
Read more about Laura Marney here
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| Sheila Dent, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, 9 May 2007
As our former UK Director of Policy and Operations, Sheila had a critical role at The Trust and wanted you to share your real life experiences of caring for when she represented carers and The Trust at meetings with government and policy makers. She joined us in the chat room to talk to carers, hear your views and give you the opportunity to talk about issues that you wanted her to raise.
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| Rethink, 17 April 2007
Rethink hosted a chat giving carers a chance to discuss their views and experiences and ask for advice on mental health issues and caring. Ruth Bettie, a User and Carer Involvement Manager, works with carers of those with mental health issues and those whose lives are directly affected by mental ill health.
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| Mary Jordan, author of The Essential Carer's Guide, 14 March 2007
Author of The Essential Carer's Guide, Mary joined us in the chat room to chat about all different aspects of your caring roles. With extensive experience of the NHS and caring for elderly relatives, Mary wrote this guide to combine all the information carers may need to hand when caring for a relative or friend.
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