A natural skincare company based in the Lake District has raised £2,000 for local charities dedicated to supporting young carers. Donations from customers purchasing online from Pure Lakes in Staveley will go to Carer Support South Lakeland, based in Kendal, and Cumbria West Coast Carers, based in Cockermouth. Co-owner Claire McKeever, said: “We were mindful of how many children were suffering by being forced to stay at home and how fortunate our three young children are, to enjoy the life they have. “As parents, my husband Gareth and I feel very fortunate to be able to give them a secure and loving home environment and wanted to do our small part for those young people who are less fortunate.
CARER charities across Cumbria have welcomed the news that unpaid carers have been added as a priority group in the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Unpaid carers were included in new Covid-19 vaccination advice issued on December 31, from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Mike Seaton from Carers Support Cumbria and Carer Support South Lakes said the news means people who care for older, disabled and seriously ill relatives will be amongst the first to receive the vaccination. Vaccination advice now lists unpaid carers as a priority six group, out of nine, although some carers will also meet the criteria of more urgent groups. That includes care home residents and staff, front line health and social care workers, those over 65 and extremely vulnerable individuals added Mr Seaton.