Wednesday 18 January 2012

MPs doubt supermarket scheme to spot carers

Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a "bemusing" and "nonsense headline-grabbing idea" by members of the health select committee.

Sainsbury's has begun training staff to look for signs that customers may be caring for elderly or disabled people.

They are told to give those doing two lots of shopping at once, or collecting two lots of prescriptions, information about services for carers in the area.

Minister Paul Burstow said it was one of several ways used to spot carers.

Full Article on BBC News

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