Carer of the Year 2008

Wednesday 7 May 2008

Haringey residents are again being given the chance to nominate the borough's Carer of the Year.

The award is to highlight the invaluable work of unpaid carers who look after members of their family or a friend.

Last year's Carer of the Year was Mr Luis Camara from Sidney Road in Wood Green - one of an estimated 16,000 unpaid carers in the borough. He was presented with a special trophy to mark the award.

Last year there were more than 50 nominations for 29 carers and it's hoped that more people will nominate more carers this year.

Cllr Bob Harris, cabinet member for adult social care, said:

"This award is a visible way of recognising the tremendous work of carers which, for the most part, goes unseen."

Nomination forms for the 2008 award are available in libraries, GP surgeries, reception areas at council buildings and health centres. They can also be downloaded from www.haringey.gov.uk/carersaward.

The closing date is the end of May, with this year's winner being announced during Carer's Week which runs from June 9-15.

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