Greg supports carers
Carers Week 2007, which takes place between June 11 - 17, aims to highlight the impact that being a carer can have, whether struggling to make ends meet, missing out on promotion at work or watching relationships suffer.
Mr Barker's support for the campaign comes after the launch of a country-wide consultation with carers and voluntary organisations to update the 1999 Carers Strategy.
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Mr Barker said: "Sometimes it is important to put Party politics to one side and back an important campaign such as Carers Week 2007. With over 737,000 carers in the South East, with a significant number within Bexhill and Battle, providing unpaid care, such as looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, everyday life can be very difficult to manage. I therefore welcome this much needed campaign and the new funding for carers as it recognises the huge contribution that they make to society."