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£224 million - carers contribute to Swindon Get cosy through the winter
Carers can find out more about their entitlement to financial and practi- A free winter warmth information pack is available from Age Concern
cal support at a Carers Rights Day get together on 7 December. Swindon. It contains tips about keeping warm and saving money on
fuel bills. A thermometer is included. For a pack call into Age Concern
Workshop at the University of town. The figure is based on a report Swindon, Number One Milton Road, SN1 5JE on Monday to Friday, 10am
Bath Oakfield will provideinforma- by Carers UK which calculates the to 4pm or send four 2nd class stamps to cover postage.
tion on benefits and employment contribution of the average carer
rights to people who have respon- is £15,260 a year - a contribution
sibility for looking after others. of £87 billion to the economy; more Acupuncture assists conception
There will also be a chance to chill than the amount spent on the NHS Acupuncturist Su Bhagi has seen excellent results after treating pa-
out in the relaxation zone where annually. tients with fertility issues at her Enerqi clinic: out of seven ladies who
reiki, aromatherapy, massage, Although they are saving the received acupuncture treatment, five are expecting babies.
manicures and gentle keep fit will country billions, carers do not claim The women all discovered they night. She has found that combining
all be on offer. Michael Wills MP wil all that is due to them. “There is a were pregnant within six months herbal remedies with acupuncture
take part in a discussion. forty to sixty per centre underclaim of starting treatment. produces the best results and pre-
A ‘cheque’ for £224m will be of carers’ benefits,” said Swindon
“Acupuncture can be a great way scribes patent Chinese herbs.
presented to the Mayor of Swindon Carers Chief Executive, Mutsai to help with fertility,” said Su. “A lot When she realised the extent of
councillor Michael Barnes to draw Hove Bird. To book a place, contact of people are not aware that it can the demand for fertility treatment,
attention to the work of carers in the Sandra Chapman on 531133.
help increase the number of eggs Su increased her expertise by at-
during IVF, it can help ovulation tending courses and seminars. She
problems and with any menstrual says that one of the great pleasures
disorders.” is that the success of
The ancient Chinese the treatment is so
treatment aims to regu- obvious. “With fertil-
late the monthly cycle ity and women falling
and this can take up to pregnant you get your
six months. It can be result there and then.
used very effectively It’s really nice to be able
alongside modern IVF to help in that way.”
procedures, helping to As well as addressing
promote relaxation and gynaecological prob-
counteract the effects of lems, acupuncture is
the strong hormones also suitable for treating
administered during male infertility and a
the process. range of physical and
In the first month or two, Su stress related conditions.
recommends weekly appointments For details call Su on 608776.
which can be reduced to once a fort- www.enerqi.uk.com

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