Sunday, March 7, 2010

Respite funding is being spent elsewhere!!

Millions of pounds intended for but not ring-fenced to respite breaks for voluntary carers has been spent on other areas of the NHS, alleges two charities.

The government said in 2008 that it was doubling money set aside to allow long-term carers some time off - £50m this year and £100m next year.

The Crossroads Care and Princess Royal Trust for Carers allege that only 23% of this year's cash is being spent on carers.

PCT/Health officials say that as the money was not ring fenced they should be able to move money to where it is most needed.

After all Councils have been top slicing the carers grant for years .

I'm afraid that this sort of give with one hand take away with another will go on for a long time yet !

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