Parents and caregivers are often confused about, or unaware of eligibility for federal and/or provincial government assistance.
Parents and caregivers of medically complex children in Newfoundland and Labrador are hanging on by a thread. The Citizens’ Representative, Bradley Moss, released a public report yesterday on the Challenges of Parents and Caregivers of Medically Complex Children. Moss says there are issues with the provision of services and programs. Parents and caregivers are often confused about, or unaware of eligibility for federal and/or provincial government assistance. The report states parents and caregivers are relying on social media to learn about services and connect with each other. There are extremely limited programming options with long waitlists, especially after the child reaches adulthood. Some parents and caregivers are experiencing extreme financial hardship, and have a general lack of respite hours. Also, private insurance coverage, especially for equipment, is expensive and problematic to obtain. As well, there is a lack of supportive housing or residential accommodation for more functional adults.
Kruger believes government is willing to work with them to support Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
RCMP looking for information after a break in at the gas station on Main Road in Port au Port
Corner Brook MHA Jim Parsons supports a social media ban for anyone under the age of 16
Deer Lake becomes Islaview tomorrow, remembering a tiny superhero and raising funds for families in crisis
Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook turns one year old with a free public event on Sunday
