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Proceeding contribution from Anne Begg (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 February 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Carers.


Carers

One of the other things that we discovered in Australia is that they are much more imaginative in devising activities for people and in giving carers respite. The one that sticks in my mind is the men sheds; I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman remembers that. Perhaps he will explain how they worked, particularly for men with Alzheimer's. They had a shed to go to—that is what men do—and there was a women's equivalent. It was so imaginative, so simple and so effective.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c169WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Disadvantaged Carers Income support Pay Tax allowances
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk